Insulating Pipes

All exposed water pipes can be readily protected by sleeving with pipe insulation. This is sold in lengths of various material. The lengths are slit so that they can be fed onto the pipes. Check the size of pipes before buying the insulation material as it comes in varying diameters.

At pipe joints and junctions, the insulation can be spliced with a craft knife to accommodate the fittings. Use PVC tape to hold the insulation in place at joints between lengths and fittings. This will prevent gaps appearing.