by Dfm
Insulating water lines
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part of my plumbing is metal pipe, the other is plastic tubing...does the plastic tubing need additional insulation?
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Ann Cherkas Halstead
on Dec 19, 2017
if the plastic is blue replace as soon as possable -
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Sharon
on Dec 19, 2017
If this is pipes in an unheated area, I would use thermal tape on pipe if you get hard freezes. You can get the foam sleeves that fit over the pipes. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Armacell-Tubolit-3-4-in-x-6-ft-Polyethylene-Pipe-Wrap-Insulation-OEP07838/100539941https://www.homedepot.com/p/30-ft-Automatic-Electric-Heat-Cable-Kit-HC30A/100196471?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1_rr-_-100153842-_-100196471-_-N -
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Cheryl A
on Dec 19, 2017
you can buy insulated wraps to go around any pipes if you live in an area where it gets very cold I would insulate metal and plastic to be on the safe side -
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Dfm
on Dec 19, 2017
by basement maintains 60 f degrees -
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William
on Dec 19, 2017
Wouldn't hurt to insulate. Better to be safe than sorry. -
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Dfm
on Dec 19, 2017
is there a type of insulation the comes in a roll like an ace bandage does? my pipes are attached to the rafters with hangers. the foam pipe covers aren't fully covering the pipes with hangers acting as spacers
Ann Cherkas Halstead
on Dec 19, 2017
Sharon
on Dec 19, 2017
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