I have fiberglass wrap to insulate my pipes, what I want to know--do I pull the wrap tight that sort of flattens the insulation or do I pull the wrap just tight enough that it doesn‘t flatten the insulation?
I agree with the answers above. You can use chains for FWD vehicles, but you have to use chains made for Fwd such as cable chains. Make sure they fit good and are tight. Always use tensioners.
It is best not to flatten it too much but tight enough to keep out cold air. You cold buy foam insulation made just for pipes at any supply store. It just snaps over and has an adhesive seal. Much better.
It's a good idea, but don't expect miracles. The insulation will indeed delay the cooling of the pipes, but only for so long, after, oh I'd guess an hour or so, no amount of normal insulation will keep the pipe hot. But it should reduce the annoyance (and expense) of having the water cool off after a matter of minutes. If the main concern is having to wait for the hot water, there are systems that circulate the water keeping it ready, but of course a prerequisite for that is good insulation; you may not save much if anything on heating the water, but you will save on the water you waste dumping it down the drain.
be careful not to pull the wraps as to squeeze or flatten the layers of fiberglas.tightening the wrap will reduce the R factor designed to insulate the copper.dont feel bad about asking this Q because most homeowners doing this to save a little energy will end up squeezing the ability to gain the most out of their attempt to save energy and keep there hot water lines hotter longer.i ve helped alot of people with this you will be proud of your accomplishment when done.,and it will look professional.
The front. If there's no traction where the power is you're not going to go anywhere, now will you?
I agree with the answers above. You can use chains for FWD vehicles, but you have to use chains made for Fwd such as cable chains. Make sure they fit good and are tight. Always use tensioners.
It is best not to flatten it too much but tight enough to keep out cold air. You cold buy foam insulation made just for pipes at any supply store. It just snaps over and has an adhesive seal. Much better.
It's a good idea, but don't expect miracles. The insulation will indeed delay the cooling of the pipes, but only for so long, after, oh I'd guess an hour or so, no amount of normal insulation will keep the pipe hot. But it should reduce the annoyance (and expense) of having the water cool off after a matter of minutes. If the main concern is having to wait for the hot water, there are systems that circulate the water keeping it ready, but of course a prerequisite for that is good insulation; you may not save much if anything on heating the water, but you will save on the water you waste dumping it down the drain.
be careful not to pull the wraps as to squeeze or flatten the layers of fiberglas.tightening the wrap will reduce the R factor designed to insulate the copper.dont feel bad about asking this Q because most homeowners doing this to save a little energy will end up squeezing the ability to gain the most out of their attempt to save energy and keep there hot water lines hotter longer.i ve helped alot of people with this you will be proud of your accomplishment when done.,and it will look professional.
The front. If there's no traction where the power is you're not going to go anywhere, now will you?
