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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models => Central Boiler => Topic started by: loneryder on October 13, 2012, 07:35:32 PM

Title: Insulation in side door
Post by: loneryder on October 13, 2012, 07:35:32 PM

I have a piece of 6" insulation covering the pex piping up to the pumps.  I was thinking I should get a bigger piece to cover the pumps also.  But the pumps get pretty hot uncovered so I'm wondering if I should leave them uncovered.  What do you guys do?

Title: Re: Insulation in side door
Post by: johnybcold on October 14, 2012, 02:45:37 PM

I only have throes coveted

Title: Re: Insulation in side door
Post by: buckgrunt on October 14, 2012, 04:04:48 PM

I have an E-2300 and I am starting my 3rd season.   I have always insulated the pump that is at the boiler with no ill effects thus far.  The illustration in my owner's manaual shows the pump being insulated as well......

Title: Re: Insulation in side door
Post by: ThatGUY on October 16, 2012, 11:35:43 AM

I saved my self the hassle and put my pumps in the building that they heat and insualted the bejesus out of the PEX pipes coming out the back  :thumbup:

Title: Re: Insulation in side door
Post by: woodywoodchucker on October 21, 2012, 03:16:33 PM

My pumps are inside as well.

Title: Re: Insulation in side door
Post by: monty3077 on October 29, 2012, 07:43:07 PM

Is there any disadvantage to insulate the side door? Been running my 6048 for a month now and was thinking about it. 

Title: Re: Insulation in side door
Post by: ThatGUY on October 30, 2012, 09:20:18 AM

There is NEVER a disadvantage to insulating in regards to a radiant system, the more heat you keep - the less wood you burn.  I've actually seen people forget to insulate perimeter of a radiant slab  :bash: and they have some very nice green grass in January and February all the way around the house/garage/whatever