[RE-wrenches] Outdoor rated insulation covering for Solar Water Heating Systems

[Dana]

I agree, AL jacket is the only way to go, it is spendy but permanent. I have had approved PVC jacketing  look like hell after 2-3 years at elevation and unhappy clients.

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From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of August Goers
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2017 12:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Outdoor rated insulation covering for Solar Water Heating Systems

Chris - I agree with Carl that aluminum "cut and roll" jacketing is the only way to go for longevity. It is a pain to install but once it's done it will last the duration of the system. There is a video on this website showing the idea:

http://www.buyinsulationproductstore.com/aluminum-jacket-for-pipe-insulation/

-August



On Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 10:58 AM, Carl Hansen <solarwks at cybermesa.com> wrote:

> Chris, for several years I've been using embossed, rolled aluminum, it 
> comes in 4 foot lengths and split 90's and T's are available for it.  
> We get it from the local insulation outfit called Selle Supply, its 
> paintable and totally resistant to UV's and birds.  Its custom made 
> for the pipe size and insulation thickness and its assembled with short tap screws.
>
> Carl Hansen
>
> Hansen&Sun Elect.
>
> 505 470-0770
>
>
> On 11/3/2017 9:06 AM, cwarfel wrote:
>
>> I would like to add a covering to the Armorflex insulation we 
>> installed on a solar water heating system. Can anyone recommend a 
>> manufacturer's product that a reasonably competent person can 
>> install?  Right now we have wrapped the insulation in UV resistant 
>> tape, but it doesn't look all that great.  Thank you, Chris
>>
>>
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