[johnbalc]

Greetings from Chicago,
Please see attached pictures of the steam room. Can i use foam self seal pipe insulation - considering that it is so close to the hot steam pipe. Any other thoughts ?

Thanks!

 

[Windows on Wash]

Why not just a foam wrap on the pipe?

 

[Nealtw]

Humidity landing on a cold surface.

 

[de-nagorg]

A de-humidifier, or the foam wrap as stated.

I would be concerned that the humidity, might be encouraging MOLD to grow on wooden surfaces, somewhere.


ED

 

[johnbalc]

Thanks de-nagorg, Nealtw, Windows on Wash,

I will use the foam

 

[SeniorSitizen]

If the cold water pipe is for steam room supply water consider changing that pipe to hot water supply but insulate it also.

 

[johnbalc]

If the cold water pipe is for steam room supply water consider changing that pipe to hot water supply but insulate it also.

Hi SeniorSitizen,
Can you elaborate ? Do you meant to say don't run cold water along side the steam pipe ?

 

[SeniorSitizen]

Hi SeniorSitizen,
Can you elaborate ? Do you meant to say don't run cold water along side the steam pipe ?

Allow me to back up a little. For the moment disregard the steam pipe.



What is that cold water pipe supplying, what's its purpose, where does it go, is it necessary for it to be cold water?

 

[HotRodx10]

I'd be inclined to try insulating the steam line as a first option. Insulating the cold water line may slow the condensation, but it's unlikely to stop it, which means you'll have moisture confined by the pipe insulation. The steam line won't be sweating, so insulating it seems like a good first step (the energy efficiency gain is another reason to insulate the steam line). The pipe insulation is very cheap, so if you end up insulating both, you're only out a few bucks more.

 

[johnbalc]

Allow me to back up a little. For the moment disregard the steam pipe.



What is that cold water pipe supplying, what's its purpose, where does it go, is it necessary for it to be cold water?

I will find out this weekend and let you know

 

[johnbalc]

I'd be inclined to try insulating the steam line as a first option. Insulating the cold water line may slow the condensation, but it's unlikely to stop it, which means you'll have moisture confined by the pipe insulation. The steam line won't be sweating, so insulating it seems like a good first step (the energy efficiency gain is another reason to insulate the steam line). The pipe insulation is very cheap, so if you end up insulating both, you're only out a few bucks more.

Thank you HotRodx10