Outdoor pipe insulation [RE-wrenches]

Conrad Geyser conradg at cape.com
Tue Oct 26 20:26:27 PDT 2004


 

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Tom, there is actually a difference in the makeup of the two.  You'd be able
to tell if you had a piece of each in your hand.  The rubatex is more
flexible, especially at cold temperatures.  Rubatex seems to be undergoing
some reorganization with a name change by the way.
CG @ Cotuit Solar
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> rubatex and armaflex are the same generic product  gator tom
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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
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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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> > Kurt Nelson
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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
> >
> > ----- 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
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