What is the best insulation for hot water pipes?
For electric water heaters, pipe sleeves made with polyethylene or neoprene foam are the most commonly used insulation. On gas water heaters, insulation should be kept at least 6 inches from the flue.
Can you put wall insulation around hot water pipes?
There is no hazard of any kind to have either type of insulation tight against hot or cold water lines of any type nor ABS, PVC or copper drain pipes.
How do you insulate around hot water pipes?
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Quote from Youtube video: I would either use a little piece of wire or in this case I like the aluminum tape. And just start it and wrap it around the pipe. And you want to overlap it about a half an inch.
