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July 5, 2007
Sweaty Pipes
Does anyone have a remedy for pipes that "sweat" when it is humid or raining? The large pipes in my cellar have been doing this a lot lately and it sometimes causes a musty lingering odor afterwards, as well as is causing the pipes and floor to peel. Thanks so much for any help!
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dehumidifier
Posted by: Anonymous at July 5, 2007 7:28 AM
insulation
Posted by: Anonymous at July 5, 2007 8:13 AM
wrap the pipes with special insulation made for pipes... sold in Home Depot or Lowe's.
Posted by: bren at July 5, 2007 8:26 AM
buy a dehumidifier.
Posted by: Anonymous at July 5, 2007 9:24 AM
Both a dehumidifier and insulation. I insulated my pipes last autumn, primarily to protect against cold/freezing, but it also prevents the condensation I used to get on all my plumbing in the cellar during the summer. The insulation is inexpensive, and you can get it at hardware stores. It's worked so well that I haven't had to use the dehumidifier yet this season.
Posted by: Anonymous at July 5, 2007 9:40 AM
You might want to restrict air infiltration on humid days and nights, increasing it when the humidity is forecast to be low, if that is possible.
Posted by: tom at July 5, 2007 12:14 PM
deoderant
Posted by: anon at July 5, 2007 1:27 PM
Also at home depot they sell something for moisture. the`salesperson told me to put it in the basement along with a humidifier. It is called Damprid, comes in a juice-like carton.
Posted by: anon at July 5, 2007 1:59 PM
Also at home depot they sell something for moisture. the`salesperson told me to put it in the basement along with a humidifier. It is called Damprid, comes in a juice-like carton.
Posted by: anon at July 5, 2007 2:00 PM
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