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2007年10月19日 · In the interest of providing a better understanding of PE and EPDM rubber pipe insulation, I compared PE and EPDM rubber products from Nomaco, TundraFoam, and Frost King. Nomaco is the highest rated cross-linked PE I found at 210 F and is the only GreenGuard certified product.
Pipe insulation: Foam, Rubber, Other? - DIY Home Improvement …
2009年10月7日 · I agree this is a great thread, and I stumbled across it on google looking for just this information. I wanted to add this article for folks' information, which appears to describe the two common types of pipe insulation one sees: polyolefin (less expensive, like the water "noodles") and elastomeric (more expensive, often seen on A/C chiller lines).
Is this A/C suction line insulation tight enough?
2015年5月24日 · The O.D. of the copper pipe is 3/4" measured (twice) with a digital caliper. I did research, and called customer service at Armacell to make sure I was getting the correct product. They verified that the "3/4 in. x 6 ft. Rubber Self-Seal Pipe Wrap Insulation" tubes, available at Home Depot was the correct product to use, so I bought that and ...
Type of tape used for pipe insulation - DIY Home Improvement …
2018年11月25日 · What is the recommended tape to use (if any) for the joints of the foam or rubber water pipe insulation? I don't want the joints coming apart exposing the pipe over time. I've seen people use this black color tape but can't seem to find it anywhere.
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2011年8月3日 · I like polyethylene foam, comes in 10 foot long lengths, sized for 1/2 inch up to 2 inch diameter pipe, inexpensive, available at any big box store. I have never seen rubber insulation for hot water pipe. I don't think I have ever seen …
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2023年7月5日 · I was going to replace with rubber pipe insulation. Is this the suggested go to type of insulation for an A/C unit? I have seen other suggestions as well. fiberglass; polyethylene foam; Also, I have seen conflicting information on, after the insulation is installed, covering the insulation with silver duct tape to help reduce deterioration of ...
Pipe Insulation: Foam or Rubber? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2008年6月23日 · PE insulation lasts more than 25 years with the same insulating (lambda) value. PE is non-toxic, does not emit toxic black smoke, never absorbs water, etc etc. Rubber (elastomeric) may be easier to install, but disintegrates due to the Chlorine in the material (in contact with water it creates hydrochloric acid which corrodes steel - there is ...
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2007年11月16日 · I believe the temperature limitations for PEX is 180 degrees F. We recommend our Tubolit Polyethylene Pipe Insulation also to 180 F. With a maximum temperature of 200 F. Polyethylene Pipe Insulation can melt if subjected to temperatures over 207 F. Thank you, Bob Dizel Armacell LLC Sales & Marketing Manager, NorthEast
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2023年7月23日 · Armaflex 1 in. x 6 ft. Rubber Self-Seal Pipe Wrap Insulation HST11812 - The Home Depot Armacell - Armaflex 1 in. x 6 ft. Rubber Self-Seal Pipe Wrap Insulation - Keep your copper and iron pipes from freezing while saving energy …
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2015年11月17日 · I want to insulate 3/8 copper tubing. I am thinking of wrapping the 5/8 with pipe tape tightly enough to compress the armaflex enough to get a good fit. I'm in Seattle where we seldom get too high temps. It is not recommended to compress the insulation, but, i think, doing it this way would still be overkill considering our mild climate.