Proper pipe insulation is a very essential factor of the home's infrastructure, it improves the performance and increases the life of your plumbing. It protects them against the severe damage caused by extreme temperatures or weather conditions. Pipe splitting is a process of replacing old and worn-out piping and it is carried out by cutting segments through the length using the internal head with cutter blades. Split Pipe Insulation is used to replace ductile material pipes and it doesn't fracture using any other kind of bursting techniques.
What do you understand by pipe splitting?
The method that is used to replace ductile pipes such as ductile iron, plastics and steel. Split pipe uses the same principle as the pipe bursting technology and it replaces the old brittle pipes with new ones. In this method, the old pipe is split into pieces using a cutter head that moves through it and cuts it. This also pulls a replacement pipe that can fit in the newly formed cavity.
Why Split Pipe Insulation is necessary?
1 . Protects the piping -
Split pipe insulation offers a high level of protection for the pipes and whatever the pipes are holding. Depending on the environment, the pipeline requires higher levels of protection.
2 . Cost-effective solution -
Installation of this kind of protection for the pipeline becomes much more than just protecting the pipes, it works towards saving time and money. Removing the disruptions in the services boosts productivity and protects the operations from costly downtime. A broken pipe is very dangerous, it can lead to everything from losing customers to legal action. The split pipe insulation protects the property from all of those scenarios.
3 . Easy to install -
Split pipe insulation can be put in place without even stopping the pipeline. This involves no drop-in service and no downtime for any operations. It depends on the situation, split pipe insulation can protect the separate pipelines and they might run close together.
How to insulate split pipes?
Pipe insulation is done by attaching foam tubing that fits around the pipe. It is easy to fit. It can be used on copper and plastic, hot and cold pipes and is available in various sizes depending on the level of protection required. Pipe insulation comes with covering straight pipes to fit bends and corners ensuring all sections are protected.
Key benefits of pipe insulation -
If the pipes are poorly insulated it poses a threat when the temperature is freezing. Standing water left in pipes can freeze and expand, which causes tiny cracks that may break open.
Water damage - The poorly insulated pipes let the water condense, which leaves the pipes to standing water that freezes in cold weather conditions. Condensation affects the condition of pipes, causing erosion, leaks, cracks, and gaps.
Reduces heat loss - Hot water pipes should be insulated from the water heater to their final destination. Pipe insulation reduces the heat lost between the water heater and the fixture. This in turn raises the temperature of the water provided to the faucet and showerheads.
Reach out to us at MELBOURNE LAGGERS to ensure providing solutions to protect the condition of the pipes. The insulation process enhances the protection of the system. Pyrotek Soundlag 4525C ensures quieter ducts and pipes. It offers a remarkably higher performance of up to 5 dB, especially in areas with no ceiling or penetrations.