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Condensation in kitchen on stopcock/in pipe
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Wassa123
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Our cold water comes into the house through the ground, and through the kitchen cabinet under the sink.
This pipe is always freezing cold, which causes problem as the kitchen is generally warmer, and often this pipe is covered in condensation. This then drips down under the cabinet (through the hole created for the pipe) and may be one of the reasons we have mould behind this cabinet.
Is there a way to prevent/reduce this? For example by putting the insulated foam around the pipe? Or would this just soak it up and be damp?
This pipe is always freezing cold, which causes problem as the kitchen is generally warmer, and often this pipe is covered in condensation. This then drips down under the cabinet (through the hole created for the pipe) and may be one of the reasons we have mould behind this cabinet.
Is there a way to prevent/reduce this? For example by putting the insulated foam around the pipe? Or would this just soak it up and be damp?
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Lag it? .
Try it and see. It's a simple job done for pennies and if it works, happy days.0 -
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A length or two of pipe insulation and some cable ties, job done. Doesn't need to be anything fancy or expensive.
http://www.screwfix.com/c/heating-plumbing/pipe/cat831500#category=cat831554 (other suppliers available).Her courage will change the world.
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.0 -
Ok thanks, I'll try that.
I was just worried about it condensing in the insulation, and it turning into a sponge.0 -
If lagged correctly, the warm air wont reach the cold pipe, so there won't be any condensation0
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I was just worried about it condensing in the insulation, and it turning into a sponge.
If you use the grey pipe insulation shown above, it is a closed cell foam - In theory, that means it shouldn't soak up moisture like a sponge. however.....
I gave a scrap piece a good soaking - It will retain a small amount of water, but nothing like a sponge would. If it really concerns you, wrap a layer of thick plastic over the top.Her courage will change the world.
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.0
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