Tinmaniii
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Hi all,
I have an older house I just bought.
All plumbing is copper including DWV.
I have one stack in particular ( DWV ) which is 2" copper.
It goes from first floor,through second floor (picks up another waste line) and throught the attic to vent out the roof.
It of course runs through a chase, but in some areas it is open to a confined space (underneath the stairs from 1st to 2nd floor).
My question is:
should it be insulated to avoid condensation.
My initial suspicion would be a "no" to the question unless it was under a constant drainage situation, which would change copper temprature significantly if draining for extended periods of time. It is not, it serves only 2 sinks and a shower.
Am I right? or should I insulate it?
Thanks to all who answer.
cheers,
Tin
I have an older house I just bought.
All plumbing is copper including DWV.
I have one stack in particular ( DWV ) which is 2" copper.
It goes from first floor,through second floor (picks up another waste line) and throught the attic to vent out the roof.
It of course runs through a chase, but in some areas it is open to a confined space (underneath the stairs from 1st to 2nd floor).
My question is:
should it be insulated to avoid condensation.
My initial suspicion would be a "no" to the question unless it was under a constant drainage situation, which would change copper temprature significantly if draining for extended periods of time. It is not, it serves only 2 sinks and a shower.
Am I right? or should I insulate it?
Thanks to all who answer.
cheers,
Tin