I dare you to try the two and I bet the reflectix will have the same
outer temperature. Who needs 3" of insulation on a steam pipe when
3/8" or less of reflectix will do the same for less $$$.

On Nov 8, 5:38 pm, ransley wrote:
On Nov 8, 3:52 pm, wrote:





How will it work better? R- value is similar. Costs are not. I'll
take the inexpensive and effective solution any day.

On Nov 8, 4:39 pm, "Bob F" wrote:

Quality pipe insulation will work better and last way longer than that stuff.http://www.owenscorning.com/comminsu...asp?product=15

Bob

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All I know is IT WORKS!!! Was cheap and easy to work with. If I can
comfrtably hold a steam pipe I know its reflecting and/or containing
the heat.. R value is meaningless in a situation like this where
results are what matter. Aesthetics also play a role as well. I'll
take the silver look of reflectix over the half-a**ed look of wall
insulation wired over the pipes.

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Reflextic has little R value, What is its certified R value, im in
dought it has anything close to its advertisement. Ive had fiberglass
on pipes for 20 years, since when does Fiber Glass dry out, For value
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Reflextic site says R4 total and down plays R value, Owens Corning is
R5 per inch, I have seen the product 2-3" inches thick, it is a
superior product made for the job. I used fiberglass batts in unused
basements of 6" thick, that is about R 21. It was just quicker,
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