JohninWV Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I have a one mobile tank that I use for chill filtration. It's not getting cool enough in our facility this summer so when I use the cooling jacket, I lose a lot to the ambient air. Is there some sort of insulation or jacket that I can buy or rig up to help with the chilling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I have a one mobile tank that I use for chill filtration. It's not getting cool enough in our facility this summer so when I use the cooling jacket, I lose a lot to the ambient air. Is there some sort of insulation or jacket that I can buy or rig up to help with the chilling? I used foil backed insulation from my local refrigeration supply house. 4' x 75' roll. Worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copperstill Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I have a one mobile tank that I use for chill filtration. It's not getting cool enough in our facility this summer so when I use the cooling jacket, I lose a lot to the ambient air. Is there some sort of insulation or jacket that I can buy or rig up to help with the chilling? Talk to your local pool supply store about buying large cuts of 1/2 inch insulating foam. That way you can put it on as you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copperstill Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I have a one mobile tank that I use for chill filtration. It's not getting cool enough in our facility this summer so when I use the cooling jacket, I lose a lot to the ambient air. Is there some sort of insulation or jacket that I can buy or rig up to help with the chilling? Talk to your local pool supply store about buying large cuts of 1/2 inch insulating foam. That way you can put it on as you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I have a one mobile tank that I use for chill filtration. It's not getting cool enough in our facility this summer so when I use the cooling jacket, I lose a lot to the ambient air. Is there some sort of insulation or jacket that I can buy or rig up to help with the chilling? John, If you are planning to use this tank constantly for chill filtering you should insulate it with some good insulation covered by a sheathing to protect it from abbrasion and moisture. I would recommend ceramic wool maybe an inch thick and a sheathing wrapped tight. Attached with rivets so you could easily remove it later by simply drilling the rivets and this leaves you with the option of re-applying the sheathing again with rivets. It would look great with about $400 in copper embossed sheets wrapped around, but simple and cheap aluminum or stainless steel would do nicely too. IMHO, Jester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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