Author: Elizabeth

The benefits of insulating household hot water pipes are endless. Not only will you automatically increase the temperature at which you water leave the pipe, but you will also have on heating costs. Additionally, insulated pipes are far less likely to burst under extreme circumstances and weather conditions, further saving you money.

When the outlet temperature of the water is increased, you will find that you can easily turn down the geyser temperature and still achieve the same heat flow. The time it takes for an insulated pipe to warm water is also greatly reduced. This, in turn, means that you’ll be waiting much less time for the water to actually heat up and you will be saving on water costs.

Pipe insulation can either be done by a professional, while the house is being built or it can be undertaken by you. It is not an easy task, but the rewards would be worth it. While individual circumstances differ greatly, it is always advised that if you should feel uncomfortable in doing the insulation or find that the job you are undertaking was far bigger than you thought, you need to call in a professional to assist.

Before You Start

You need to research and find the right insulation for the purpose. You also need to know how much you will need. Then you want to know the exact size of the pipe you are insulating. To find the perfect sizing you will want to measure the inside of the pipe sleeve against the diameter of the outside of the pipe. As for the materials used; you need to know that the most commonly used material for gas-heated pipes is fiberglass wrapping or fiberglass-based insulation. Electrically heated systems, on the other hand, work best with polyethylene foam.

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In the realm of concrete cutting, diamond saw blades are the king. 

While diamond blades are available in different edge configuration such as turbo, and segmented, one thing remains constant for all diamond blades. 

Diamond blades are among the most advanced concrete cutting saw blades on the market. 

Importantly, they deliver a superior level of performance that traditional blades cannot achieve. For instance, diamond blades are known for:

• Durability
• Smooth cuts
• Better precision
• Faster cuts
• Being more comfortable to use

1. Durability 

Diamond saw blades are made using a circular steel disk that has segments on the outer edge of the blade. 

The segments consist of a combination of diamonds and metal bond powder. 

To bond the diamond segments to the circular disk, the segments, and the bonding agent are placed under pressure and heat. 

This process results in a blade that is not only effective but extremely durable.

Moreover, since diamond is the hardest material known to man, it will last longer without fading or losing its performance. 

Traditional concrete cutting saws fail to attain such levels of durability. As such, concrete cutting contractors have to purchase their blades more frequently. 

As you can imagine, diamond caw blades make for a more cost-effective concrete cutting experience. 

2. Diamond Blades Yield Smooth Cuts

Popular diamond saw blades tend to achieve a smoother cut. For instance, the segmented blades have gullets, air spaces separating segments. 

The gullets not only improve airflow, thereby dissipating heat, but they also evacuate slurry from the cut. 

There is also reduced vibrations when using diamond saw blades. 

However, the net effect of such a concrete cutting mechanism is the blade retaining its overall performance. 

Higher-performance, in turn, ensures that the blade yields a smoother cut.

The benefit is a smoother cut to the overall structure, especially …

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