HVAC condenser pipe wrap separated in multiple locations
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HVAC condenser pipe wrap separated in multiple locations
Hello,
I have two HVAC units in my attic. I just noticed that the pipe wrap has separated between pieces in several locations leaving huge sections exposed and causing condensation. I plan to add a new wrap to these locations but had a few questions.
1) One of the copper tubes outer diameter measures .85. Will 3/4 in pipe wrap work for that or should I use 1 in pipe wrap? see image.
2) Why would this happen in the first place? I count on each line as many as 6 separations, exposing 4 - 5 feet of copper tubing on each unit.
Thanks for the help!
I have two HVAC units in my attic. I just noticed that the pipe wrap has separated between pieces in several locations leaving huge sections exposed and causing condensation. I plan to add a new wrap to these locations but had a few questions.
1) One of the copper tubes outer diameter measures .85. Will 3/4 in pipe wrap work for that or should I use 1 in pipe wrap? see image.
2) Why would this happen in the first place? I count on each line as many as 6 separations, exposing 4 - 5 feet of copper tubing on each unit.
Thanks for the help!
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Refrigeration copper is usually specified by OD. That means 3/4" ACR copper is 3/4" OD. (.750)
That may be some old "B" type copper pipe.
I would use the 7/8" split foam cover there. Depot has it.
Refrigeration copper is usually specified by OD. That means 3/4" ACR copper is 3/4" OD. (.750)
That may be some old "B" type copper pipe.
I would use the 7/8" split foam cover there. Depot has it.