Why do the pipes in a steam-heating system need to be insulated?

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Faljbour · Answer 1 · 2020-11-22T09:42:42+0000

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1. Increase Efficiency: Insulating the condensate or hot water return lines reduces heat loss from the water returning to the boiler. The hotter the water returning to the boiler is, the quicker it is to convert back to steam, which takes less energy to accomplish.

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Why do the pipes in a steam-heating system need to be insulated?

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