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I had an idea a few days ago, which consists of having a plumber
replace the middle section of the finned pipe in the baseboard with
regular copper pipe and putting some pipe insulation around it to
ensure that the section under the bed radiates NO heat whatsoever
(visit http://www.frostking.com/pipeinsulation.php to see what I mean).


Questions:
1. Does this seem like a good approach (other than the wife-replacement
solution that's out of the question)?

It can work., but may not bee needed.


2. How hot will the pipe get? The insulation on the web site above is
rated for up to 210 deg. Farenheit; will this be enough or do I need to
get industrial-grade insulation?

Most heating systems are set at a max of 190. Depending on the route it
travels the temperature will be down a bit when it gest to the bedroom.


3. What about just wrapping insulation around the mid-section of the
baseboard (the part under the bed) and forego any plumber's
involvement?

Much cheaper idea. Blocking air flow over the fins greatly reduces the
amount of heat given off. You may not have to cover the rest of the tubing.
To check ot how well it work any sort of insulation will work on a temporary
basis. You can probably find something around hte h ouse to wrap it in for
the night.


Desperate Husband in Hoboken, NJ

Since younixed the replacement wife, I want to add another comment. This
may or may ot affect you as it is age dependent. Assuming the insulation
works, you may still go to bed and your wife will say "honey, I'm really
hot". If you are say, 20 to 35, don't plan on much sleep as you have work
to do. . If you are 45 to 50, it means she is having a hot flash. Come
back in 15 minuets and she will complain it is cold. Bu 55 or so, that
passes.