PROBLEM: Former insulation (perlite) became moisture laden which significantly reduced the R-Value. The result was unnecessary heat loss, corrosion to the pipes and mold in the insulation, all due to moisture.
SOLUTION : Clean and primer coat pipes with RUSTGRIP ® @ 3 - 6 mils WFT = 1.5 - 3 mils DFT to permanently rust proof pipes and prevent rust bleed. Top coat with SUPERTHERM ® NON DETERIORATING ( waterproof ) liquid ceramic R19 insulation @ 14 mils WFT = 7 mils DFT
Note : 1 mil = 1/000"
BELOW: RUSTGRIP ® primer coated Feeder (left) pipe and return pipe (right)
BELOW: Top coat SUPERTHERM ® NON DETERIORATING liquid ceramic insulation 
Bare portion of feeder pipe = 80°C
SUPERTHERM ® coated feeder pipe = 76°C
Temperature Difference = -4°C (5% REDUCTION IN HEAT LOSS)
Bare portion of return pipe = 49°C
SUPERTHERM ® coated return pipe = 46°C
Temperature Difference = -3°C (6% REDUCTION IN HEAT LOSS)
NOTE : During the initial reading the coating of SUPERTHERM ® which cures by evaporation still had moisture in the coating which acted as a conductor as opposed to a resistor ( R ). SUPERTHERM ® contains 8% water when first applied. The Canadian Roofing Association performed a study and determined that just 1% - 1.5% moisture content reduces the R value in bulk insulations by over 35%. As the coating of SUPERTHERM ® cured down and the moisture content decreased the performance improved.
TEMPERATURE READINGS: 05/15/01 ( 11 days after being applied even though the Tech Information states that the coating cures out completely in 14 days @ 70°F ambient with a relative humidity of < 70% )
Bare portion of feeder pipe = 86.2°C
SUPERTHERM ® coated feeder pipe = 69.8°C
Temperature Difference = 16.4°C (19% REDUCTION IN HEAT LOSS)
Bare portion of return pipe = 41.3°C
SUPERTHERM ®coated return pipe = 33.5°C
Temperature Difference = 7.8°C (19% REDUCTION IN HEAT LOSS)
NOTE : A greater reduction in surface temperature can be achieved by adding additional mils.
