LPT: Can't Find Pipe Insulation When It Gets Cold? - Use a Pool Noodle

Submitted by stevedallas63 t3_zxkjor in LifeProTips

When it really gets cold, plumbers always advise you to wrap your pipes in some foam insulation. But, recently there has been a run on pipe insulation and its been in short supply. You can substitute a pool noodle instead. A pool noodle is basically a bunch of foam in a round form. All you have to do is split it down the middle and wrap it around the pipe. It will do as a substitute until you can obtain actual pipe insulation.

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keepthetips t1_j20rq0c wrote

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NotSure-oouch t1_j20sw0s wrote

I hope someone posts a LPT on where to find summer seasonal products during the winter.

Ah - they are in my garage.

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DroolingSlothCarpet t1_j2126y8 wrote

Another day, another copypasta for karma post about pool noodles.

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stevedallas63 OP t1_j21cgxh wrote

Sorry if this is a repost, I didn’t know. I just used this method a few days ago to protect my pipes. We just had some really frigid weather and pipe insulation couldn’t be found. Guy at big box hardware store recommended it.

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DroolingSlothCarpet t1_j21cpx3 wrote

It's been on here everyday for weeks and it keeps getting reposted from last year, the year before that, etc etc ad nauseam.

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Iciee t1_j23ltmr wrote

It's a pro tip sub for tips people didn't know. How do you expect people to learn about something if it can't be reposted? How is anybody supposed to search for something they don't know about?

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