What is the R-Value? Once installed for a few days, is the exterior of the insulation warm to the touch (like the pipe would been)?
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I didn't check, I just applied it during the freezing temperture months and left it on.
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I'm not an installer, but here's my thought . . . RG6 cable is run outside quite a bit, but it has thicker insulation and the 18-gauge wire conductor is well protected. Cat 5/6 cable is specifically inside wall wire (plenum rated if near air ducts) has 8 thin wires that you want protected from animals/vermins, and it has thinner insulation that will turn brittle by UV rays in hot Georgia summers, and lots of expansion/contraction. It will work OK until it doesn't --- if the Cat 5/6 wiring is permanent for you or the next home owner, treat it like electrical and protect it in EMT metal or vinyl tubing. I'm not an installer, but here's my thought . . . RG6 cable is run outside quite a bit, but it has thicker insulation and the 18-gauge wire conductor is well protected. Cat 5/6 cable is specifically inside wall wire (plenum rated if near air ducts) has 8 thin wires that you want protected from animals/vermins, and it has thinner insulation that will turn brittle by UV rays in hot Georgia summers, and lots of expansion/contraction. It will work OK until it doesn't --- if the Cat 5/6 wiring is permanent for you or the next home owner, treat it like electrical and protect it in EMT metal or... » Read More I'm not an installer, but here's my thought . . . RG6 cable is run outside quite a bit, but it has thicker insulation and the 18-gauge wire conductor is well protected. Cat 5/6 cable is specifically inside wall wire (plenum rated if near air ducts) has 8 thin wires that you want protected from animals/vermins, and it has thinner insulation that will turn brittle by UV rays in hot Georgia summers, and lots of expansion/contraction. It will work OK until it doesn't --- if the Cat 5/6 wiring is permanent for you or the next home owner, treat it like electrical and protect it in EMT metal or vinyl tubing. « Show Less
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I am not sure. I dont think it can be rated like typical insulation with an R rating. It is only about 1/4 inch thick but the reflective suface on both sides with the bubblewrap kind of middle stops all heat from coming through. Everywhere that is covered is cool. It works like my pool solar cover. Hope that helps
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Warm to the touch. Mine has not been hot. But, suspect my voltage is not that low.
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I used the shipping box as insulation. Just cut a hole for the thermostat and cord.Good for -30C
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I heats the basement well. I keep it set at 50. Keeps the pipes and floors warm. It is only 7 foot ceilings. Not sure how warm you need it. Quite costly on the electric bill. This last month it went up $100 and it isn't really cold yet. Not sure if this helps. I ran it all summer to keep circulation in the basement. I have three partitions (partial walls).
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It's definitely well insulated. Appears to be some type of expanding foam, probably 3/4" or more thick judging from wall thickness. I can say that if you run it at 195F for 14 hours with outdoor temp in the 60-70 range, it's hard to detect any surface heat with your hand on the door or sides.
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I live in Ca and we don't see snow but could dip down to 32*F. Although it's an indoor/outdoor cable I would like to last me a long time, so I keep it indoor. Don't know if this will help you with your question, it has 10mm diameter of insulation. The female end lights up informing you the canle is hot (powered). As long as you use it within it's specs, you will have a long service life from this ext cable. Good luck.
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I dont know, it didnt get above 32 here. However I dont see how it would, it seems to be a constant heat source. Mine just couldnt handle the cold apparently, it froze through the first night.
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I get about 5 to 7 days in my R V using it as my only heat source in cold weather upper 20's night to lower 60's day and it is comfortable. We are happy with our Mr. 20,000 here in the SW in our winter home.
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It's actually just R 1.04 (very low) - unless you put a continuous 3/4" air gap around it with spacers - which almost no one ever does. Then it goes up to R-4 or something. Here's a balanced article with the pros and cons: http://bit.ly/a4VRz0The stuff is pretty and easy to work with and I used it one some ducts in my basement. But know its limits and certainly don't mistake it for "high performance". The stuff is only 5/16" thick and you can't magically change the laws of physics with shiny foil.
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I can't see any reason either. The outside does not get hot - not even warm. Very well insulated. But it is an electrical appliance, so there is the rub.
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Log onto their website for a review of insulation techniques. My understanding and the way I have installed the product is that a completely sealed air gap is what provides and increases the minimal R value that the product provides.
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Usually it is a straight run of pipe with a flap on the hood outside so you should be OK hope this is helpful
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It is thicker and is not uniform in thickness either. You position the thicker portion (opposite the seam) toward the occupants. I think it is a higher density than pipe insulation as well.
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Our Navien was installed inside, in the basement. We live in Minnesota with sub-zero temps, but have never had a problem. Don't hesitate to contact a local installer or heating & cooling system expert.
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I'm using mine on a patio as a slide in under an outdoor kitchen cabinet. Make sure you have about 4 inches around for air flow. This unit has the condenser built in the left and right sides and dissipats the heat unlike a fan blowing air across the condenser on your home frig. What I did do is take the 1/2 inch shipping foam that was in the box and duct tape it to the back and top to help insulate the box a little. Just dont cover any part of the outside that feels warm after it's plugged in. Here is something I want to warn you about but is no big deal. When the box is cold and say you go to get a drink out of it. After you close the door it forms a tight vacuum and makes the door almost impossible to open unless you wait 3 or 4 min. I do HVAC repair and have have seen this same thing happen on walk-in coolers trapping people. You need to make a way for the vacuum to be relieved. What I did was take a 2 inch piece of thermostat wire (this wire is about 1/2 the size of a cloths hanger) tapped it the top and bent it over to go between the refrigerator box and the door gasket. This little wire will allow the vacuum inside to equalize and you can open the door within 15 to 20 seconds and it wont bother the temperature. Buy the way this frig can freeze a bottle of pop if you set it to cold. My control is setting around 5 O'clock and running around 32 degrees. I leave it outside but unplug it in the winter. Good Luck