Posted on April 18, 2011 by David
Two types of pipe insulation are commonly available. The first is made out of a glass fibre or mineral wool material similar to that used for insulating loft floors, but supplied in bandage form (75 to lOOmmI3 to 4in wide and 1 OmmJ3/Bin thick) generally with a flimsy plastic backing. The second type comes in [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on January 29, 2011 by David
Is eating and cooling your home can be a challenge, depending on which part of the country you live. For us that live in the southern United States, we generally have long hot summers with temperatures that can reach into the low hundreds. There are many people with health issues that require a air-conditioning system [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on August 26, 2010 by David
1. Proprietary jackets will fit most cold water tanks. Start by flopping the jacket over the tank arid pulling it roughly into position. 2. Rather than cut into the jacket’s ‘envelopes’, try to accommodate a pipe by parting the seam between them. All cuts must be sealed with tape. 3. When installing blanket insulation start [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on August 22, 2010 by David
1. Start by wrapping the bandage twice round the end of the pipe next to the tank. Hold the turns in place securely with string or tape. 2. Wrap the bandage round the pipe in a spiral. Make sure That each turn overlaps the previous one by at least 10mm (3/81n). Don’t pull the bandage [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on July 22, 2010 by David
When it comes to insulating your cold water storage tank and central heating expansion tank (if you have one), there are a number of options open to you. If your tank is circular you could cover it with a proprietary jacket consisting of a number of polythene or plastic envelopes’ filled with insulant; or you [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on July 15, 2010 by David
Worried by the thought of your next heating bill? Concerned by the prospect of your pipes freezing in winter? Proper insulation could well be the answer — and what’s more it’s cheap and easy to install. Insulation is important because it reduces I heat loss, and when properly applied to your water system it benefits [...]
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