[RE-wrenches] Outdoor rated insulation covering for Solar Water Heating Systems

Greetings Chris, I used to do a lot of solar thermal installations and rehabs on older systems. I tried not to use elastomeric type pipe insulation (such as Armacell/Armaflex and Rubatex Insul-Tube 180) outdoors, because of all the unsightly and deterioration issues I observed on air conditioning

[RE-wrenches] Off grid in Florida wells and septic tanks

The issue of off grid power in Florida is fake news misinterpreted from On Grid Sytems powering a House after s hurricane without a legal transfer switch . However , it some situations in Florida it is illegal or a major permit issue not to hook to a city water supply OR have your own well except f

[RE-wrenches] Pipe jacketing Solar Water Heating

All HVAC suppliers sell Aluminum or PVC jacketing pipe and fittings for elastomeric insulation over piping . You can also slide long runs inside either ABS black pipe either solid or foam core or PVC pipe Sch 20 or 40 or Electrical Grey Pipe or Schedule 80 Plumbing Pipe - all with couplings . Elast

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outdoor rated insulation covering for Solar Water Heating Systems

Fibered duct mastic works well. Latex paint can be added for color. On Nov 4, 2017 9:50 AM, "Ken Schaal" wrote: > Duct mastic ,fibered, works well. > > On Nov 4, 2017 9:13 AM, wrote: > >> Chris, >> >> The fitted covers certainly provide a more finished appearance. One of >> my customers painted

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outdoor rated insulation covering for Solar Water Heating Systems

Chris, The fitted covers certainly provide a more finished appearance. One of my customers painted the insulation (w/o fitted covers) with latex paint and after 30+ years the insulation was still quite flexible. My take away was simply that eliminating the sun (UV) effects paid off big time. As I