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MShaf23783
Mar 4, 2007, 01:47 PM
I've seen on several DIY television shows where people would insulate the exposed basement water pipes. I can understand how it would help to insulate the HOT water pipes, but I don't understand how it would help to insulate the COLD water pipes. What is the point in insulating the COLD water pipes?

nmwirez
Mar 4, 2007, 02:10 PM
I've seen on several DIY television shows where people would insulate the exposed basement water pipes. I can understand how it would help to insulate the HOT water pipes, but I don't understand how it would help to insulate the COLD water pipes. What is the point in insulating the COLD water pipes?
Cold weather freeze.

labman
Mar 4, 2007, 02:23 PM
Insulating them also prevents condensation.