Insulating Hot Water Pipes

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Insulating Hot Water Pipers
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Insulating Hot Water Pipes
If you have easy access to the pipes, insulating
hot water pipes can be an easy process. Your pipe
insulation options include polyethylene, neoprene
foam, and fibreglass wrap. Insulating your pipes
that carry hot water to the different faucets
allow you to reduce heat loss from pipes,
increase the temperature of the delivered water
by 4 degrees and allows you to turn down your
water heater thus saving energy. Lets learn how
you can insulate your hot water pipes to reap the
benefits

• Use a mild cleanser applied on a rag to clean the
  pipes of grease and dirt. Before installing the
  insulation, make sure the pipes are thoroughly
  dry.
• Select insulation and wrap it around the pipe
  with a ½-inch overlap in case of foil or
  fibreglass insulation. Use a duct tape at the
  ends to secure the insulation.
• Make sure that the corners and bends are wrapped
  correctly, without leaving any space in between.
  If you are using fibreglass insulation, wrap it
  in plastic to prevent condensation from dripping.
• You can also use tubular-sleeve insulation which
  is easy to install and available in many sizes.
  To install it, simply cut the sleeve to the
  desired length and wrap it around the pipe. If
  the pipe is long, you may need more than one
  sleeve, use duct tape where two ends meet

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