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Insulation for steam pipes in basement

angelotrivelli
angelotrivelli Member Posts: 24
in Strictly Steam

For my project this year, I am going to insulate the pipes going-from and returning-to my steam boiler. Should have done it years ago but never got to it.

I went on supplyhouse to look for some but they don’t seem to carry fiberglass, just something called “k-flex” which they claim is rated for 300F. It appears to be EPDM based. Is it OK?

What does the brain trust here recommend? Is online good, or is this something I should collect in person?

I think a previous owner had asbestos, but that was long gone before I got here. So now I have a chance to do it right.

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  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,478
    edited September 28

    https://www.buyinsulationproductstore.com/Fiberglass-Pipe-Insulation-SSL-ASJ/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20426590282&gbraid=0AAAAAqC9KFnohya3_fWIHfcRe1YYVhh0D&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5e3376b8jwMV-i_OBx23iSdhEAAYASAAEgLbfPD_BwE

    angelotrivelli
  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 3,266

    1" would be your best bet . Use the boots for the fittings , buy a roll of the tape , and order 20% from what ever you figure ..

    Its a sightless cost ,but you will feel better ..

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    angelotrivelli
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 18,565

    1"wall fiberglass and PVC fitting covers. Buy the thumbtacks with the pvc covers. Thumbtacks have little barbs to hold them in place skip the tape it makes a mess.

    Trick: put the thumbtacks in the PVC fitting before you put the fitting on the pipe

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