Outdoor pipe insulation [RE-wrenches]

[Tom Lane, Energy Conservation Services]

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rubatex and armaflex are the same generic product  gator tom
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Conrad Geyser" <conradg at cape.com>
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Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 10:25 PM
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I'll take rubatex any day over armaflex.  It doesn't dry out and get cracky
like the armaflex often does.  Can't say that I've ever seen armaflex
actually melting though...
Conrad Geyser

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kurt Nelson" <sunwise at cheqnet.net>
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Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 3:49 PM
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> I've had bad luck with Armaflex.  It not only photo degrades, it also
> does not hold up well to temps nearing 200'F.  Tight elbows and
> compressed areas (where taped) start to shrink/melt as low as 180', even
> though I think it is rated to something like 208.
>
> My last job I used standard fiberglass (one inch wall) with the PVC
> jacketing and pre-formed elbows and such.  Don't use the tape for the
> jackets, rather small wipes of PVC cement.  Pricey, but rated to
> something like 1,200'.
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> From: Ken Schaal [mailto:ken at commonwealthsolar.com]
> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 12:41 PM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: Re: Outdoor pipe insulation [RE-wrenches]
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> 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
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> 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
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Brad Bassett" <bsbassett at earthlink.net>
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> 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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