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Post by andrede on Oct 24, 2018 22:03:43 GMT
Should central heating pipes be lagged? I have some that go behind a false wall down one side of an end terrace house. The false wall is brick ( dont ask me why) so I would imagine the pipes are losing heat without any benefit to the room inside.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 25, 2018 6:36:47 GMT
Yes lag them & if they are in a loft/garage etc.
You don’t need to lag the gas supply pipe
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Post by tomplum on Oct 25, 2018 8:13:06 GMT
I agree with rocky, lag them, heating a void is a waste of money and if it ever freezes, it will hard to access once the work is ended and all the furniture is back and carpets down,  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 15:46:24 GMT
The pipes are 10mm plastic. However, theres loads of 15mm foam insulation on ebay but not much 10mm. Will 15mm be ok or any other advice?
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Nov 10, 2018 15:48:51 GMT
The pipes are 10mm plastic. However, theres loads of 15mm foam insulation on ebay but not much 10mm. Will 15mm be ok or any other advice? Mmmm.... 10mm really Are you planning to use nylon ties or tape to secure it? |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Nov 10, 2018 15:50:04 GMT
The pipes are 10mm plastic. However, theres loads of 15mm foam insulation on ebay but not much 10mm. Will 15mm be ok or any other advice? Screwfix |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 15:59:11 GMT
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Post by tomplum on Nov 10, 2018 16:02:00 GMT
I think anything is better than none, is it easy to get to ?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 16:14:56 GMT
Very difficult. My latest plan is to tape the part I can get to and slide the foam tube down it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 16:16:39 GMT
I did have an idea of using a drainpipe about a foot long and squirting expanding foam in it...then move it along...squirt more etc. It didnt go well. The foam stuck to the drainpipe too much.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 16:19:42 GMT
That ebay stuff looks the part but I dont think it is split. Also £8.99 postage??
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Post by tomplum on Nov 10, 2018 16:33:18 GMT
yea thats a bit steep and its only in Manchester  |
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