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Old 07-10-2022, 08:22 AM   #1
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Under Chassis Insulation - Water Pipes ?

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Sorry if this is redundant post - but wondering how owners insulate their undercarriage water/sewage/holding tank(s) piping ? Are you using standard foam and "liquid nails" or silicone to attach insulation ? What have you found that holds up the best solution over the years of ownership - running forest roads, beach and sand, etc. ?

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Old 07-10-2022, 10:06 AM   #2
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I meant to specify "round pipe foam" rather than any type of "sheet" foam - as personally I can't see how sheet foam could adequately wrap around plumbing pipes.
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We use the round foam pipe insulation from the hardware store. It has held up just fine after 15 years.

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Thanks "gordon" -- applied with liquid nails or something else ?
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Old 07-10-2022, 01:55 PM   #5
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Me too, just used zip ties to secure and I also ran a pipe warmer wire. Just had mine on since Mar so can't speak to durability.
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Thanks "gordon" -- applied with liquid nails or something else ?

No other adhesive beyond the tape strip that comes with the split insulation. Just put the split insulation over the pipe, peel the backing off of the attached tape, and press.
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Be aware they do sell a cheaper non adhesive model.
Buy the most expensive model they have. Better adhesive and better foam.
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