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Bobrob33 (KY)
I was checking it out earlier and cant figure it out. One pipe, the 'in' side, is cold water, right? So why is it insulated? Also, why is that 'in' pipe warm to touch? Thanks for the advice!
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EndangeredSpecies (FL)
You answered your own question in the post, the pipe gets warm. Both water and copper are great conductors of heat and the insulation helps prevent heat loss. Plus it looks better and is code in most places,
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Wheelchair (IL)
Insulating the cold supplies prevent dripping from condensation. Insulating the hot supplies, ensure a steady flow of hot waters, without losing heat to the surrounding areas. It also looks better. Don't forget to label the supplies after you insulate.
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hj (AZ)
IF the supplies have to be "labeled" wouldn't they need it whether insulated or not?
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