Pipe insulation

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Whether you call it pipe condensation or sweating pipes, it's a bigger problem than you might think. Here our experts explain what to do about it.

PEX expands and contracts with changes in temperature, which causes the pipes to move back and forth. Several years of even the slightest movement can wear a hole in PEX pipes, especially if they're rubbing against something abrasive. You can protect your pipe with abrasion clips, cover the pipe with inexpensive pipe insulation, or enclose it with a larger pipe. Pipes that are encased in concrete (for in-floor heating, for example) are OK because the concrete holds them in place. And pipes…

Pipe insulation can be used for more than just plumbing! Check out these tips for using pipe insulation in your home, garage and yard.

It's highly flexible & durable, making it a popular choice for many plumbing tasks. But we still need to know how to insulate PEX pipe like...

Material Aluminium Brand Armaflex Recommended uses for product Insulating pipes in various temperature conditions, reducing installation costs and time, preventing condensation, and meeting Class O Fire rating requirements See more Product dimensions 2L x 0.04W metres Manufacturer Armacell

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In this week’s video episode, see how a seasonal cottage property is converted for year-round running water; watch a smart heating cable is installed directly inside a shallow water line; see how pipe insulation and an outer protective casing is applied to the pipe; learn how more or less heat…

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