Are steam heating pipes too hot to take conventional hot water pipe insulation? If so, can someone recommend a good way to insulate the steam pipes in my basement that feed the house steam heating system?
Insulating steam pipes
Jan 23, 2006
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This is what you want.
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residential steam pipe (under very little pressure) is only a little above 212 deg F.
Mark
Does that mean that I can get away with standard hot water pipe foam insulation? It doesn't seem like I need an industrial solution for a common household situation (at least in old houses like mine).
Nope. According to this, it is good for 210 degrees. Yu are working with
215 or so.
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This company states NON-steam pipes for their brand
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I'd go with the fiberglass that was recommended. It is easy to install and will last forever.
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thanks...but can I find this in a standard home depot/lowes?
I don't know, but a real plumbing supply will have it.
Thanks...I'll give that a try.
Yep.
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