Therma-cel Seam-Seal is used to retard heat gain and prevent condensation or frost formation on cold water plumbing, chilled-water and air conditioning lines. therma-cel Seam-Seal also retards heat loss on hot water plumbing.
Therma-cel Seam-Seal has a low thermal conductivity and very low water vapor transmission rate. This low density product demonstrates excellent thermal, physical and chemical resistant properties and has a broad service temperature range between -330°F and 210°F (-201°C and 99°C). It can be installed in commercial, industrial and residential insulation projects. Acceptable for use with heat tracing/heat tape.
This is just one way in which this product can be used. In this example, the pipe wrap is being used to properly and effectively winterize a backflow device.
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Water Pipe Insulation is an important tool to help you insulate your irrigation devices. Preventing your sprinkler system from freezing during harsh weather will save you time and money. Not properly insulating your devices can cause them to be damaged and may require the purchasing of expensive repair parts. Sprinkler Warehouse offers winterization kits to keep your products protected during the winter.
Sprinkler Warehouse offers several tutorials to demonstrate how to properly winterize your backflow device using foam pipe insulation. Thermacel pipe insulation can be cut to fit your pipe size as necessary. When sizing your material remember to cover the entire area where the PVC pipe meets the backflow device. For more details on how this is done, visit our Sprinkler School video library.
These pipe covers are pre-slit with factory-applied pressure-sensitive adhesive to both seam surfaces and have convenient built-in release tabs for easy installation: slip on the tube, pull the tab, and pinch it shut. It can be easily pushed around P-traps and fittings, though mitering is recommended for optimum performance. It is easily cut with a sharp knife for maximum customization.
This pipe insulation has a low thermal conductivity and a very low water vapor transmission rate. Therefore this low-density product demonstrates excellent thermal, physical, and chemical resistant properties and has a broad service temperature range. It can be installed in commercial, industrial, and residential insulation projects. Acceptable for use with heat tape.
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Thermacel Seam-Seal Polymer Foam Pipe Insulation is a great option for your pipe insulation needs. Sprinkler Warehouse offers two sizes of this insulation and several cutting tool options to further customize the product to the size you need.
Yes, when Thermacel Seam-Seal Polymer Foam Pipe Insulation is used with winterizing tape and a winterizing insulation bag, your backflow device has a better chance to prevent from freezing. Sprinkler Warehouse offers all the winterization items you need to keep your sprinkler irrigation devices safe this winter.
When a backflow device is not winterized and freezes, it will expand along with the frozen water inside of it. When you go to turn on your irrigation, water will flow freely from the broken backflow and you might even have non-potable water rushing into your potable water inside of your home. Properly Insulating your devices can prevent these damages and more.
| Brand | Thermacel |
|---|---|
| Type | Seam-Seal Pipe Insulation |
| Size | 1 in. |
