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When you go to your local hardware stores, you will sometimes see some insulators marketed for hot water lines, but you’re not sure what they do. Are they supposed to help raise heat temperatures faster in the pipes? Or are they supposed to help nullify the noises from the water passing through the pipes themselves? These are some of the common misconceptions that ordinary people would have when asked what they think the purpose of insulating their hot water lines is. But those are from the truth. In reality, insulating hot water lines can mean the difference between having clean, healthy, and undamaged pipes and breaking the bank for intense repairs and bill payments.

The good and honest plumbers in Beverly Hills have donated some of their time in their busy schedules to educate us on why everyone should have their hot water pipes insulated, what the benefits are that come with them, and how to go about having your pipes insulated. Read on to learn more about the topic.   

Heat Retention

One of the main reasons why you should insulate your pipes is the improved heat retention properties they give to them. The heat from the water pipes can decapitate easily, especially if the hot water pipes have seen better days. By insulating the pipes, you can ensure minimal heat loss when you take a hot shower. Not just that, but since heat is retained in the pipes and the loss of it is reduced, this can help you save on your monthly heating bills, thus saving you money every month.

Eco Friendly

The other main reason you should insulate your hot water pipes is to be eco-friendly. Since as discussed above, insulating the pipes can help reduce the loss of heat; thus, the decreased amount of energy used to heat more water can help reduce your carbon footprint in this world of ours. This doesn’t just apply to the pipes that deliver hot water. And this also is true of the other pipes in your home. 

Costly Mistake

If you’re still looking for a reason to get your pipes insulated, avoiding a costly accident may push you to make the change. According to the plumbers in Beaumont Hills, the nature of hot water pipes tend to be the ones that are more prone to damage and ruptures if left alone and not maintained. The insulators not just help reduce the loss of heat, but they also act as the first line of defense to the pipe, especially in colder weather where pipes are more prone to explode due to extreme weather.

 

Now how do you insulate your Hot Water Lines? You can follow this easy guide to do so.

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 Know What You’re Working With

Before anything else, see what kind of heater and pipes you’re working with since different heaters and pipes can react differently to other insulators. If you have an electric water heater, consider using pipe sleeves made of neoprene or polyethylene foam. If you have a gas water heater, the plumbers in Bossley Park would suggest the safest and the best pipe insulation option for you is a fiberglass pipe wrap. The insulators that you’re going to need can be readily purchased at your local hardware store.

Materials you will need:

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  • A tape measure,
  • The appropriate foam pipe cover or insulator (neoprene or polyethylene foam, fiberglass pipe wrap, or any other insulator that is appropriate for the pipe),
  • Insulation Tape for Pipes (Acrylic Tape of Duct Tape), make sure it is heat resistant,
  • Gloves,
  • A Long Sleeve Shirt,
  • Pants (in case you’re working with fiberglass pipe wrap),
  • Box Cutters, Scissors, or any other cutting tool fit for the job

Now that you have all you need let’s get to putting the insulators on the pipes.

Measurements

As with almost everything in repair jobs, to know how long of an insulator you need to cut, you should start measuring all the accessible water heater pipes starting from the water heater itself. Make sure to measure twice to make sure you’re not going to make a costly mistake later on.

 Cutting Accordingly

Using your cutting tool, cut yourself the right length of insulator that you’re going to need. Always remember, safety first when handling sharp objects.

 Fitting Properly

Place your insulator over the pipes that you wish to insulate. Make sure that the insulator is properly hugging the pipe.

 Securing Tightly

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With your adhesive, tape the insulator to the pipe tightly.

Conclusion

Hopefully, this article has convinced you to get your pipes fitted with the proper insulators and has proven helpful in installing them. But if you feel that you are still unconvinced or need help fitting the insulators to the pipes, then it’s time to call your local plumber to do the job for you.

Kossi Adzo is the editor and author of Startup.info. He is software engineer. Innovation, Businesses and companies are his passion. He filled several patents in IT & Communication technologies. He manages the technical operations at Startup.info.

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