Cold Water Pipe Insulation Material

Pipe insulation hot cold material selection application revision 2 0 august 2014 unit objective by the end of this unit each apprentice will be able to.

Cold water pipe insulation material.

Lynn manufacturing kaowool ceramic fiber insulation 1 thick x 12 x 24 2400f fireproof. Be sure to cover the entire pipe including elbows and turns or freezing can still occur. When combined with the appropriate vapor barriers materials like fiberglass mineral wool and cellular glass are rated for low temperatures. Redford supply pro outdoor backflow preventer insulation cover for winter pipe freeze.

There are several types of materials that can be used to insulate cold systems. Understand a typical works specification. It s important to pick the correct size for your pipes either or of an inch. Fiberglass pipe insulation covering is intended as a thermal insulation for both hot and cold service piping from 20 f to 1000 f.

Because of their flexible and closed cell nature foam polyurethanes are also popular for insulating cold pipe systems. The pipe insulation is molded from heavy density resin bonded glass fibers that come in 3 foot long hinged sections. Identify the hazards associated with insulation materials.