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Default Hot Water Radiation Q.


"SteveC" wrote in message
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I have an Oil Furnace Hot Water Radiation with Baseboard Radiater heaters.
Would it be benificial to me to insulate the hot water copper lines in the
basement that are still visible with that Grey Foam Insulation stuff?

Thanks


Depends. There is some heat loss from the pipes, but most of that heat in
the basement rises anyway. You do need at least minimal heat there to
prevent freezups and/or comfort. Net gain would be very minimal.