During maintenance of steam systems, the insulation that covers pipes, valves, and fittings is often damaged or removed and not replaced. Pipes, valves, and fittings that are not insulated can be ...

So, I live in an old brownstone in Brooklyn, and it has steam heat and one thermostat for all 8 apartments. The building is four stories - 2 apartments per floor - long skinny apartments reaching ...

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Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

The U.S. General Services Administration’s steam plant in Washington supplies up to 800,000 lbs/hr to several buildings. Officials used custom insulation blankets to adequately cover pipes, joints, ...

Q We recently installed a new steam pressure reducing station in an existing 6-m. 150-lb steam line. After reinsulation of the pipe with foil-jacketed, 2-in.-thick fiber glass, electrical arcing ...

Alaska PUF Industries, aquatherm GmbH, BRUGG Rohrsystem AG, Georg Fischer Ltd., Hennecke GmbH, Insul Pipe Systems, KC Polymers Pvt. Ltd., KE KELIT GmbH, LOGSTOR ...

Heating with wood can be very rewarding. When a properly lined chimney is not an option, a wood-burning stove can be installed with Class A insulated stainless steel stove pipe. These few simple steps ...