SuperFOIL Pipe Insulation 80mm x 7.5m - Pipe and Duct Lagging Foil Wrap

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High-quality p ipe insulation in HVAC systems maintains the optimum temperature of fluids or gasses transported around a building or facility. Effective insulation means HVAC systems don’t have to work as hard to maintain the operating temperature of the unit, thereby reducing energy consumption. Once you’ve chosen the pipe insulation, measure the first length of pipe you’re going to be working on. Take a knife and cut the pipe insulation to the length required, then simply open the foam insulation at the ready-made slit and slide the insulation over the pipe. To seal the insulation, either remove the strips on the self-adhesive insulation or add an adhesive. We’d also recommend using duct tape or insulating tape to secure adjacent pieces of foam pipe insulation together. Pipe insulation on cold pipes is particularly important in exterior walls, unheated spaces such as lofts, and in below-ground applications, where pipes are more prone to freezing and harder to access. Insulating the pipe increases the temperature of the pipe, and reduces the extent to which weather conditions can affect them, which reduces the potential for pipes to freeze. Prevent pipe sweating

Water pipe insulation, or heating pipe insulation, can also prevent bacteria and mould from growing on pipes, which can affect how long they perform for and the areas surrounding them. If pipes begin to grow mould in a timber frame building they could spread this into the wood or even into surrounding insulation. Constructed from various materials including mineral wool fibre or Phenolic Foam with a foil covering. Foil-faced pipe insulation is usable on high-temperature pipes at temperatures up to 700C. Insulation prevents heat loss from pipes thus saving money. Another point at which foam pipe insulation needs cutting is at T branches within the plumbing system. To create a piece of insulation that covers a T branch, cut a 90-degree wedge out of the main section of pipe insulation. This will allow the insulation to be fitted on the main pipe with space for the other pipe to branch off. Then take a separate piece of insulation, and cut the end with two 45 degree angles, to form a point. This point then should fit neatly into the 90-degree cutout in the main piece of insulation. Then, just tape the joints together to ensure no heat loss occurs. When you reach the end of a pipe or the end of the insulation, simply tape the insulation into place.

Features & Benefits: Rockwool Rocklap 30mm x 1m Foil Faced Pipe Insulation

Warm water – insulation prevents heat loss, saving energy when water travels between a boiler or heating system to central heating units.

If reaching a 90-degree sharp bend, take the knife and cut the pipe insulation at a 45-degree angle. Then put the two pieces of insulation over each side of the 90-degree bend in the pipework, and twist them so that the two ends fit together flush. Then use duct tape or insulating tape to secure them together. On hot pipes, pipe insulation will prevent heat from being lost to the surrounding area, keeping the temperature of the water around 2 degrees higher than it would be without the pipe insulation. This means that less energy is required to heat the water, which in turn reduces the cost of your utility bills. Prevent freezing

Why do we need pipe insulation?

For a 90 degree curved bend, there is a slightly different method. Instead of cutting the pipe insulation in half, notches will need to be cut in one side of the insulation instead. The notches should be about 30 degrees and almost cut through the insulation completely, but with some of the insulation remaining uncut. There should be two notches cut out like this next to each other. Once you’ve cut the notches, fit the pipe insulation onto the pipe, with the notches on the inside of the 90-degree bend. The notches will allow the insulation to bend at the corner, and will just need sealing with tape to ensure it is secure and no heat loss occurs. Insulating pipes within the home can provide several benefits, and pipe insulation can be used on both hot and cold pipes. Reduce heat loss It is important to ensure all areas of the pipe network are insulated so that the pipe insulation is effective. Often there are gaps where pipes run through a wall or floor, and these can contribute to a loss of heat or increased risk of freezing. Therefore we’d recommend filling these gaps wherever possible, using caulk, small sections of pipe insulation or even spray foam insulation.

Insulating a pipe with a sleeve of foam pipe insulation is relatively straightforward, but certain steps should be followed to ensure the pipe insulation performs well. What you’ll need: We supply our portfolio of insulation to all kinds of businesses including air conditioning engineers, plumbers merchants and builders, as well as to the casual DIY-er! Pipe Insulation Features and Benefits: There are several different pipe insulation products available to add layers of insulation to your pipes within the home or other building. Polyethylene foam pipe insulation To ensure you have the correct size of pipe insulation, measure the diameter of a visible section of pipework. Choose the size of pipe insulation that is most suitable for your pipework diameter. Then measure the length of pipes that you’re going to insulate, to calculate how much insulation you require. As the focus on reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency grows, insulating the pipes within a building has become more important. Although often forgotten about, insulating pipes within your home can not only reduce your energy bills but also help to keep your home warmer and more efficient and avoid issues that can become costly. Table of contents:

Pipe wrap insulation is often seen as an easier alternative when working on insulating a complex plumbing system. This is because it is a straightforward insulation process, and pipe wrap insulation can fit around joints and bends easily without any extra work.

Rain/waste water – cold water pipe insulation prevents the formation of condensation which can cause corrosion or damage to the surrounding structure and can also reduce unwanted noise. Cold water – insulation keeps the temperature low and can protect against condensation, ensuring it is delivered at its required temperature.

Installing pipe wrap insulation

To install pipe wrap insulation, tape one end of the insulation to the pipe. Then wrap the insulation around the pipe, aiming for tight spiral loops with overlaps of half an inch or more. As well as these features, rubber pipe insulation is relatively resistant to mould and bacteria growth which occurs in humid environments, and some rubber pipe insulation products also have anti-microbial protection built in to provide extra protection. Self-seal pipe insulation Pipe insulation is a low-cost way to boost your energy efficiency in your home. By inexpensively insulating pipes you can insulate your central heating domestically to increase its performance and you can prevent pipework from freezing in loft spaces for example. Pipe insulation, or pipe lagging as it’s commonly known, can also provide some acoustic qualities by dampening noise made by fluid travelling through a pipe.