What type of pipe insulation should be used?
It is very important that the pipe insulation used can withstand the extremes of temperature that may occur in solar installations. High temperature pipe insulation such as K flex or Armaflex HT should be used. Standard central heating insulation could melt. On exposed external pipe work care should be to ensure the insulation is protected from the harmful effects of UV radiation. We have heard of insulation being robbed by resourceful birds, who obviously recognise the need for good home insulation! To guard against these we have found that if the insulation is covered with a good quality foil tape it is helpful with this problem.
