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Hotpress Cylinder - do I need to insulate mine?

yoman · 2005-11-14 08:45:41

Hi all CAn anyone tell me if my Cylinder in the hotpress is insulated or do I need to get a lagging jacket for it? Thanks!

14-11-2005 9:45am

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yoman

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Hi all

CAn anyone tell me if my Cylinder in the hotpress is insulated or do I need to get a lagging jacket for it? Thanks!

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#2 14-11-2005 11:15am

Spocker

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No it's not insulated (IMO) - you will need a jacket for it.

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#3 14-11-2005 11:21am

yoman

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Thanks Dr.Spock, anyone else. Don't know why its not copper either but don't care about that, just want to make sure its insulated so I don't loose heat! Cheers!

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#4 14-11-2005 11:28am

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cant be sure, that might just be an outer skin with insulation layer inside.
Easiest way to tell is touch it when it has hot water in it.
If its hot on the outside then you are loosing heat, simple.
External insulation should be cold to the touch, that means its keeping the heat in.

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#5 14-11-2005 1:03pm

yoman

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Cheers GreeBo. appreciate the advise.

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#6 14-11-2005 4:41pm

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It is insulated, Its a coppercraft phoenix.

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#7 14-11-2005 6:29pm

yoman

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Thanks a million pipers I googled it and found a site that describes these cylinders.

In your opinion good or bad system?
Thanks!

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