I agree, AL jacket is the only way to go, it is spendy but permanent. I have had approved PVC jacketing look like hell after 2-3 years at elevation and unhappy clients.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. 208.721.7003 [email protected] Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136 www.solarwork.biz "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988" Please consider the environment before printing this email. -----Original Message----- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of August Goers Sent: Friday, November 03, 2017 12:58 PM To: RE-wrenches <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Outdoor rated insulation covering for Solar Water Heating Systems Chris - I agree with Carl that aluminum "cut and roll" jacketing is the only way to go for longevity. It is a pain to install but once it's done it will last the duration of the system. There is a video on this website showing the idea: http://www.buyinsulationproductstore.com/aluminum-jacket-for-pipe-insulation/ -August On Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 10:58 AM, Carl Hansen <[email protected]> wrote: > Chris, for several years I've been using embossed, rolled aluminum, it > comes in 4 foot lengths and split 90's and T's are available for it. > We get it from the local insulation outfit called Selle Supply, its > paintable and totally resistant to UV's and birds. Its custom made > for the pipe size and insulation thickness and its assembled with short tap > screws. > > Carl Hansen > > Hansen&Sun Elect. > > 505 470-0770 > > > On 11/3/2017 9:06 AM, cwarfel wrote: > >> I would like to add a covering to the Armorflex insulation we >> installed on a solar water heating system. Can anyone recommend a >> manufacturer's product that a reasonably competent person can >> install? Right now we have wrapped the insulation in UV resistant >> tape, but it doesn't look all that great. Thank you, Chris >> >> > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > g/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: [email protected] Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: [email protected] Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
