7808 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 i had to cut away a decent amount of foam to replace 2 pvc manifolds and alot of jet tubing, im thinking just stuffing fiberglass insulation around all the repaired plumbing, that way if theres any leaks i can still get at them. anyone have any better ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 i had to cut away a decent amount of foam to replace 2 pvc manifolds and alot of jet tubing, im thinking just stuffing fiberglass insulation around all the repaired plumbing, that way if theres any leaks i can still get at them. anyone have any better ideas? I wouldn't do anything until you have the tub up and running and your repair is top notch. Then I would use 2 part spray foam to fully insulate it. My PVC repairs never leak, ever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreservedSwine Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Re-insulating isn't terribly important, as long as the repair area isn't exposed. Dead air space is still a pretty decent insulator. Throwing a little fiberglass insulation around is plenty adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Spa Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Dead air space is still a pretty decent insulator. ONLY if the "dead air space(s) are no larger than 1/4". Any larger and the laws of convection take over causing excessive heat loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7808 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 im not so much worried about my repairs as much as i just dont want to spray anything id have have to chip away later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatech (the unreal one) Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 im not so much worried about my repairs as much as i just dont want to spray anything id have have to chip away later Leave it alone for a week and montior it to make sure teh fix was complete, then look to reinsulate. Feel free to stuff back in what you took out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 im not so much worried about my repairs as much as i just dont want to spray anything id have have to chip away later If you use batt insulation be sure to putit in plastic bags and seal them. Ever see what fiberglass or cellulous insulation looks like when it gets wet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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