best way to insulate an outside water pipe? - MoneySavingExpert …
2011年12月13日 · hi, wonder if anyone can help? I have an outside water pipe that rums very close to the exterior wall. Have lived here 8 years and it's never frozen yet, but up until this year it had a dripping leak, which I've fixed, and am now worried that the cold temps will freeze the pipe now that there is no drip to allow for expanding water there isno internal stop !!!! for the pipe, …
Insulating boiler pipe outside — MoneySavingExpert Forum
2009年10月2日 · If the pipe freezes during the winter then the boilers condensate trap will not be able to drain and the boiler will stop working until the pipe thaws out. It is possible to easily convert from 21.5mmm to 32mm on the external run if you don't want to use unsightly insulation.
Pipe Insulation - What Size (thickness) - MoneySavingExpert Forum
2010年12月30日 · However, these insulation measures seem to only protect pipes for around 12 hours of constant exposure to sub zero temperatures, after which the pipes will most likely freeze no matter what thickness of insulation is used. So I guess a combination of insulation and some form of heating is essential to avoid pipes freezing (but not guaranteed!!!).
Preventing freezing of over-ground outdoor pipe
2021年8月26日 · 3. Try to insulate the duct with left over styrofoam and proper pipe insulation. 4. However, I think the above won't be enough to prevent freezing in colder spells (luckily I'm in the south of England, so it rarely gets really cold), so I thought adding a heating element which lays with the other stuff in the duct.
Insulating Push-Fit Fittings — How? - MoneySavingExpert Forum
2021年10月17日 · Hi all, I am planning to run 15mm copper pipe in my loft (flow and return pipes for central heating). Had thought about connecting runs of pipe with plastic push-fit fittings. But, as they’re really bulky, how can they be insulated? The typical foam insulation that I’ll be using for the 15mm pipe can’t be used.
Dripping outdoor pipe — MoneySavingExpert Forum
2012年3月11日 · Insulation, usually fibreglass, has soaked up water and does the same thing as above. More likely is the washer and/or seating (orifice) is worn. Strip down ballvalve and replace worn parts. If you cannot face this as a DIY then find a plumber. If you do not know a plumber then find one by recommendation or maybe through the CIPHE
Waterproof pipe lagging — MoneySavingExpert Forum
2012年11月5日 · The boiler is downstairs, with the 21.5mm condensate pipe exiting the wall, then straight down at a 90 degree bend vertically into a drain. Just past the 90 degree bend, the existing 21.5mm pipe goes into a 32mm pipe, where british gas tried (halfheartedly) to solve the problem. Whilst it helped, he advised that it sometimes still freezes up.
Insulating pipes in loft. — MoneySavingExpert Forum
2017年11月9日 · Remember the temperature of the incoming water will be very low during very low outdoor temperatures. A trace heater might be a worth considering if the copper pipes are of any appreciable length. Making it switchable so that you can switch it on only when the temperature drops very low.
Gas pipe outdoor? - MoneySavingExpert Forum
2010年3月27日 · That's how mine goes too. The meter is outside under a box on the other side of the drive. The pipe runs under the drive, through the wall and up into the loft. It then runs the full length of the attic and then descends down to the kitchen and out to the outbuilding where the boiler is. It's a lot of copper pipe!
Central heating pipe insulation — MoneySavingExpert Forum
2013年1月7日 · Central heating pipe insulation. stevemcol Posts: 1,666 Forumite. 7 January 2013 at 9:52PM in In my home ...