Great vid, thanks guys. Very informative.

Regarding that polyethelene tubes foam has anyone ever done a test as to what is the temperature at the pipe with the insulation versus without it? How many degree difference? Thanks

Nice logo!

What can i use for exterior copper pipe insulation? Need UV protection and better protection from being hit.

Hi, 2 questions, I did my upstairs tenant plumbing in my bathroom ceiling, so while I’m there I was thinking of insulating my hot & especially my cold water copper pipes to prevent condensation in this area. First, is it worth it since the pipes won’t have any insulation for the portion inside the walls ? Secondly, does it need to have perfect seal because in some places, the pipes are attached to the joist and there is also some tight space that I could not wrap all around ?

Informative. Thanks, but the music is annoying and unnecessary.

@FrostkingProducts

2 жыл бұрын

Got it. We’re working on updating our videos. Should start to roll them out soon.

can you use this product in flex hose? or is this only for copper? Thanks!

wont fiberglass catch fire?

Why is it recommended to use fiberglass pipe wrap near the hot water tank? I have the polypropylene near mine right now.

@ss_whole

Жыл бұрын

Because only Frost King makes fiberglass pipe wrap

@billsmith9249

Жыл бұрын

3ft off your water tank, depending on what temperature you have your heater set at, could actually warp or melt the poly tubing. The fiberglass is flame retardant and won't warp with the temperature a residential water heater throws out.

@redsresearch

5 ай бұрын

​@@billsmith9249wont fiberglass catch fire?

@billsmith9249

5 ай бұрын

@@redsresearch it could if you stuffed it in the closed burner chamber but that isn't what you should be doing.

@redsresearch

5 ай бұрын

@@billsmith9249 wont got water pipes get it too hot?

I wish i watched this before trying to apply foam on the hot water line that is thick enough to touch the exhaust pipe. The foam melts onto the exhaust pipe and has my basement smelling like boiling plastic.

My only gripe is the adhesive peal strips 90% of the time rip off the foam instead of the tape, very aggravating.

This is great if you have copper pipes. But our plumbing is PVC. Typical copper foam tubing does not work on this pipe type.

@ss_whole

Жыл бұрын

Why not, they're both round

@kw6713a

Жыл бұрын

Seems you could use the fiberglass wrap just the same

So is this insulation only good for copper pipe, what about PEX and PVC?

@billsmith9249

Жыл бұрын

pex a and b have a lower freezing threshold than copper, but they can still freeze. You can use the polyethylene tubular covers on pex. PVC and CPVC are different monsters all together and if you have the money, or the skill (or time to watch youtube,), I would strongly recommend changing them out to pex a or b!

Please drop annoying music. Isn't the info the whole purpose.

The fibreglass insulation is a far better product, why wouldn’t you just use it through the entire house? The other product doesn’t even appear to have a vapour barrier. For the love of god don’t buy the 90/45/tee fittings. They can be easily made out of the sticks of insulation.

@redsresearch

5 ай бұрын

why do you need vapor barrior on pipe insulation?

@dannyd806

5 ай бұрын

@@redsresearch because without it the outside air can easily penetrate the fibreglass. I insulate piping and ductwork in commercial buildings for a living. Domestic cold water/chilled water will condensate if not properly insulated. Any puncture to the vapour barrier will eventually have condensation dripping out, especially on chilled water which is about 5C. You won’t see that in residential but nonetheless, vapour barrier is required for a proper seal.

@redsresearch

5 ай бұрын

@@dannyd806 just on the cold pipes? what about hot pipes?

@dannyd806

5 ай бұрын

@@redsresearch same thing applies. Hot pipes too, you want to keep the hot water hot as it travels through the line. That, and safety so you don’t burn yourself if you touch it. Hot pipes won’t condensate though but a vapour barrier is still needed to trap the heat inside the fibreglass.

@dannyd806

5 ай бұрын

@@redsresearch kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4KkmrN-ic3Smqg.htmlsi=IEBXw_cwc5cfOoop Give you an idea what I’m talking about.

Again....loose the music.

that stupid music!