In our utility room on the ground floor, we have noticed significant condensation on the uninsulated parts of the piping and the water meter. The condensation has dripped down or run down the pipes inside the insulation, and now the insulation in that area is slightly damp. The pipes and the water meter themselves are constantly covered with condensation.
Currently, we have rough-sawn boards resting on battens with insulation in between, but we will likely change this in the area around the pipes.
The question is, how have you insulated the pipes and parts of the water supply to prevent the water from dripping down?
Even if the area were tiled, moisture would still run down along the pipe to the floor slab/insulation.
Currently, we have rough-sawn boards resting on battens with insulation in between, but we will likely change this in the area around the pipes.
The question is, how have you insulated the pipes and parts of the water supply to prevent the water from dripping down?
Even if the area were tiled, moisture would still run down along the pipe to the floor slab/insulation.
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pagoni202029 Dec 2021 16:01I’m checking..... 😱, although the condensation issue also occurs near the water meter and the other pipes on the opposite side......
We also have condensation moisture on exposed metal parts. It’s logical since using cold water causes the dew point to be crossed... and that will continue to happen. Because we have a concrete floor in our basement, I have ignored it so far. But actually, you’re right, it would probably be better to insulate those parts as well. Looks like I’ll have to get to it sometime 🙄
The angled sewage pipe coupling is another matter. You should check that it is properly seated.
The angled sewage pipe coupling is another matter. You should check that it is properly seated.
Our local utility company states that the water from the tap has a temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F). An online dew point calculator indicates that at 20°C (68°F) and 60% relative humidity, the dew point is 11.99°C (53.58°F). Therefore, the water should almost always condense when larger amounts of fresh water are drawn.
How do they even arrive at 12.5°??? Maybe from the water treatment plant, but surely not from the pipe that is just at frost-free depth... We have a 140m (460 feet) deep borehole, and the brine there is about 8°.
Anyway, uninsulated metal parts of the cold water pipe = condensation.
Anyway, uninsulated metal parts of the cold water pipe = condensation.
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RotorMotor29 Dec 2021 18:58What is the humidity and temperature in the room?