Boiler Insulation

Edited By JasonB on 03/03/2011 15:41:26

Edited By JasonB on 03/03/2011 18:21:20

Edited By JasonB on 03/03/2011 18:35:54

Would this be suitable for boiler insulation ?

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Edited By Brian John on 31/12/2014 07:02:11

Probably not Brian. The matting is too 'open' in the weave. I find the best stuff is kaowool as mentioned above. It is easy to shape and multiple layers can be added held in place by fine wire twisted up at the ends before the cladding is added.

Fred, if you think the old insulation is asbestos then you had better get in touch with your local authority. You will be guided to take it to a company who specialises in the removal of asbestos. They may evan have a safe environment set up for such small carry in items.

Brian

I cannot find a supplier of Kaowool in Australia.

Try Unifrax Australia.

Alternatively Google Pottery Suppliers who will usually list all manner of useful insulating stuff under "Refractory Materials". I find that these are good people to talk to regarding heat insulation as they have a lot of experience in it and can usually supply stuff in small quantities.

Mick

Just as an aside, it took me three attempts tp get this post accepted. A box kept popping up saying that as it was 23930 long it could not be accepted. What's all that about?

Edited By mick H on 31/12/2014 07:49:28

Brian, EJ Winter who are in Oz list 1/16" thick boiler insulation sold by the square foot.

Page 28 on their pricelist

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Brian,

I know it's a big country ... but Morgan does have a location.

Presumably they could advise.

MichaelG.

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Edit: they also have good technical data about the materials.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 31/12/2014 08:49:25

Skamollex bricks and kaowool blanket readily available. **LINK**

I was looking in the wrong places : the pottery and ceramic supply shops have ceramic fibre sheets which is 2mm thick X 610mm wide and $20 per metre. It is rated at 1260 degrees Celsius.

What do they use it for ?

I use them as a gasket for the access port of my woodburner flue for sweeping and gaskets around the woodburner door glass.

Fred,

You may know this already, but for the benefit of anyone who reads this searching for advice on how to deal with this sort of issue:

Fort a small amount of asbestos, you should be able to double bag it and take it to the Council waste facility. They have a duty to accept small quantities of domestic waste. Wear a dust mask and clothes you can throw away while handling it. You can double bag and give the old clothes to the Council as well. Keeping the asbestos damp can help avoid raising dust as well.

Most councils have detailed guidance on their websites.

Neil

Should the ceramic fibre sheets be handled with gloves and mask ?