Outdoor pipe insulation [RE-wrenches]

[Ken Schaal]

For really effective UV protection for Armaflex and Rubatex  ,
I use fibered duct mastic, which can be tinted with latex paint .Virtually
permanent.!  Be sure to compress the insulation some as it shrinks [
shortens ] with time and temperature, thus causing gaps at the joints.
Be sure not to use the polyethylene insulations for exterior or any pipe
that might see 212+, as it will melt.

Ken Schaal






Brad,
Armaflex and Rubatex are the long-time standards, usually available through
plumbing suppliers or Smitty. Paint it with exterior latex paint for
protection against UV degradation.
Allan at Positive Energy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Bassett" <bsbassett at earthlink.net>


Hi,

I'm looking for some high quality, easy to install pipe insulation for
outddoor use on solar thermal panels. What is there? Where to get it?

Brad Bassett
AEE

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