Condensation in kitchen on stopcock/in pipe

Wassa123

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?

LandyAndy

Lag it? .


Try it and see. It's a simple job done for pennies and if it works, happy days.

cajef

Wassa123 wrote: »

This pipe is always freezing cold, which causes problem as the kitchen is generally warmer, and often this pipe is covered in condensation.

You have already found the cause of the problem, insulate the pipe to stop the warm air in the kitchen reaching it.

FreeBear

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).

Wassa123

Ok thanks, I'll try that.

I was just worried about it condensing in the insulation, and it turning into a sponge.

societys_child

If lagged correctly, the warm air wont reach the cold pipe, so there won't be any condensation

FreeBear

Wassa123 wrote: »

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.