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Buying pipe insulation wrap/ tape

 
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baedaebok



Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Location: Seoul, South Korea

PostPosted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:43 am    Post subject: Buying pipe insulation wrap/ tape Reply with quote

My waterpipes are freezing in Seoul. I need insulation wrap to keep my waterpipes from freezing and bursting in winter.
Where can I buy insulating wrap or tape for pipes in Seoul?

Thanks. BDB
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denverdeath



Joined: 21 May 2005
Location: Boo-sahn

PostPosted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not sure of seoul. Gmarket sells...

http://mitem.gmarket.co.kr/Item?goodscode=317706013&keyword_seq=13866501417&keyword=%25ed%258c%258c%25ec%259d%25b4%25ed%2594%2584

I never did a thorough search so not sure if that price is reasonable.

Also...

http://mobile.gmarket.co.kr/Search/Search?topKeyword=파이프절연
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PRagic



Joined: 24 Feb 2006

PostPosted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get the landlord to do it.
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baedaebok



Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Location: Seoul, South Korea

PostPosted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:34 pm    Post subject: Prices Reply with quote

The prices look reasonable. A few dollars per piece of insulation.

I really would like to know the quality of the stuff. In the US, pipe insulation is given a R-rating -- higher the R, lower temperature ti still protects the pipes. I haven't seen any R-rating on these pipe insulations. But any insulation is better than towels or pillows (the present situation).

BDB
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denverdeath



Joined: 21 May 2005
Location: Boo-sahn

PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

True. Pretty much NO insulation here. Do what you can. Any exposed pipes R gonna freeze, esp in january, in seoul. Anything exposed? Cover it. ESP outdoors. Keep the taps dripping. If u have tenants that choose to disagree, tell them it's their problem(problem there though is it may be your problem too if the boiler needs to be replaced). Also keep boiler on 'way-chul' or firing up every 4-5 hrs for safety. Water flow is SO important!
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