Insulating steam pipes

[Bill in Schenectady]

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?

[RicodJour]

This is what you want.

R

[Mark]

residential steam pipe (under very little pressure) is only a little above 212 deg F.

Mark

[Bill in Schenectady]

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).

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Nope. According to this, it is good for 210 degrees. Yu are working with

215 or so. This company states NON-steam pipes for their brand I'd go with the fiberglass that was recommended. It is easy to install and will last forever.

[Bill in Schenectady]

thanks...but can I find this in a standard home depot/lowes?

[Edwin Pawlowski]

I don't know, but a real plumbing supply will have it.

[Bill in Schenectady]

Thanks...I'll give that a try.

[RicodJour]

Yep.

R