Insulation of water pipes , or how to choose a heater ?

Types of insulation pipes

If you plan to heat insulation of pipes located underground (under the ground), then do it with your hands is not always easy.But there are few simple options that will describe below.

• Warming water pipe with a special cable. This cable has a capacity of about 10-20Vt and can twist the pipe, both inside and outside.It is said that this method is very advantageous, since heat pipes is necessary only in the winter.The consumption per meter is around 400-500 rubles.
• Insulation of water pipes by forming inside the high pressure. This principle works because H2O pressure does not freeze.To do this, the system crashes into the receiver, which begins to pressurize.
• Warming of the aqueduct in the country by air. winter freezes on the surface of the earth, and all the time bottom is warm.And the system to absorb the heat from the bottom, was coined by the pipe lining method in the pipe.Create a kind of "umbrella" on top of the cold.Such insulation sewer pipes gives a perfect result.

Insulation of water pipes inside the building

If you plan to pipe insulation inside the building, then it is carried out using basalt, glass fiber or polystyrene materials.The principle of operation of each of them is based on the build up inside the air, which heats the system.

• Basalt materials can be used without trays pipes.Plus they are easy to install, thanks to the cylindrical shape.The protective layer is made of glassine paper, foil insulating, roofing.Less material - the high cost.
• Fiberglass Materials the most popular brands such as Isover, Knauf, and are used for plastic pipes.At low glass density, additional funds in the form of glass or roofing material.This results in a large financial costs.
• Styrofoam - one of the most common heaters.It is used not only for internal insulation, and the outer (underground).Has the kind of insulating shells (two semicircles form a circle, which corresponds to the diameter of the pipe).polystyrene coated with a protective top layer.Attach it to the ground shells docking.

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Requirements There are common requirements for the material.On how it meets these requirements, it depends on ease of installation and safety in operation.So, the basic standards include:

• High heat-saving characteristics and low thermal conductivity.
• fire safety, the material should not be exposed to burning and spread of toxic substances.
• resistance to various chemical and biological influences and conditions.
• practicality and possibility of multiple use of the material.
• repellent properties and tightness.
• Simplicity and ease of installation.
• durability and high quality.

To say that any one heater is versatile and has all the properties listed above, you can not.Each material has its own specifications listed on the package.Thus, we can choose the most suitable for various properties for certain conditions.