Hello Lee
I've used Armaflex tape to stick Armaflex at joins. It only really sticks to
foam (like Armaflex or itself) not to pipes etc.
That means tou can sort-of get it off like a plaster cast, if you see what I
mean.
I think it is meant to be used in that way, not as insulation per se.
I also found Screwfix spiralwrap useful in places
https://www.screwfix.com/prods/62194/Plumbing/Copper-Tube-Accessories/Spiral-Wra\
p-50mm-x-7-5m
HTH
Peter
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From: Nick Laurie
To: UK_Selfbuild@...
Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: UK_Selfbuild Insulating "awkward" bits of pipework





I'd be tempted to go for one of the non-adhesive options (sheet or
roll) else it'll be a bugger if you ever have to fiddle with the
pipework.
Nick

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On 6 Jul 2009, at 08:26, Lee wrote:

> Hi all
>
> Coming out of my thermal store, I have a multitude of pipes.
>
> Now, most of these I have insulated along the straight lengths, but
> there are several "awkward" sections that I can't fit standard pipe
> insulation on, and that are constantly radiating heat away.
>
> For instance, near the top (ie hottest) part of the store, I have a
> pipe outlet with large brass elbow that connects to a pump and mixer
> assembly. This whole assembly of pipework/pump is always red hot -
> and must be wasting me quite a lot of energy.
>
> Have been looking at this Armaflex lagging tape:
> http://www.pipelagging.com/pipe-insulation-lagging-tape-50mm-class-p-71.html
>
> Assuming this is self-adhesive, I could wrap it round all the
> awkward bits of pipework. It's only 3mm thick but guess I could wrap
> several layers round if need be.
>
> Does that look a suitable product, or has anyone used anything else
> with good results ?
>
> Cheers
> Lee
>
>
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