Thermal insulation on the pipeline is necessary to reduce the energy costs necessary for heating the room. The most convenient way to realize the insulating properties is expressed in the use of components such as heat-insulated pipes for heating. Their use allowed to reduce energy supply costs, as well as to simplify installation.
What are these pipes
The process of thermal insulation is carried out using mineral wool, as well as using polyurethane foam. If you install the insulation after installing the pipes, then in some areas it may not lie according to the installation requirements. These errors can lead to moisture penetration, which will adversely affect the connections and the pipes themselves. It is also possible to increase costs. Basically, the process is difficult at the places of bends and the fit of the pipes to the ceilings and walls. In such cases, insulated pipes can come to the rescue. They are devoid of these shortcomings, unlike pipes without insulation.
The pipe design provides maximum protection against heat loss and moisture. The flexibility of the materials allows laying heat-insulated pipes in the trunk without a large number of joints, which significantly reduces installation time.
Due to the fact that these pipes were developed abroad, their use in the Russian climate is sometimes difficult. It is almost impossible to build long heating systems with such a material, since it is not designed for high pressure. But thermally insulated pipes are perfect for installing private heating systems for cottages and private houses.
Kinds
Thermally insulated pipes are supplied with such types of insulation as basalt, polystyrene foam and fiberglass. Expanded polystyrene insulation pipes are widely used today. The pipes themselves are made of plastic, metal and metal plastic. In Russian operating conditions, a heat-insulated steel pipe is used.
Outside, the insulation is protected by a special sheath to avoid mechanical damage.
Also, pipes with special heating insulation have gained popularity. This design includes equipment designed to control and control the heating cable. This type of pipe allows you to mount the network without additional deepening into the ground.
Appointment
Thermally insulated pipes are used for mounting heating networks, as well as cold and hot water supply networks. Metal pipes are used for heating systems, since plastic has a low range of operating temperatures, and is also subject to significant expansion when heated.
Metal-plastic pipes are more often used for water supply, since their installation is more affordable both in cost and in time. Corrugated shell allows you to bend products in different directions.
Mounting Features
During installation, special attention should be paid to the preparation for laying the pipe. As a pillow for earthworks, fine sand is used. For wall mounting, soft underlying materials are used to avoid damage during deformation. The use of thermally insulated pipes during the installation of the water supply system significantly reduces the complexity of the excavation, as they do not require large depths. You also need to know that when using these pipes, the possibility of combining with an ordinary pipeline is not ruled out. The finished pipe can be used not only on the street, but also in utility rooms where heating is not used. Unskilled personnel can also install these pipes.