Can You Insulate a Boiler

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, any surface over 120°F should be insulated using insulation blankets, including boiler surfaces…” That also includes boiler doors, steam drum covers, access doors, etc. In addition to the main boiler body, the pipes connecting to your boiler should also be insulated.

Can you put insulation around a boiler?

There is no insulation around the boiler because it has to disperse latent heat from around the heat exchanger. If you add insulation you are in effect changing the design of the boiler and could cause damage.

What is used to insulate boilers?

Boiler Insulation is higher temperature thermal insulation made from ceramic or mineral wool insulation fibers. These industrial insulation materials come in both rolls or boards and are pinned or strapped onto the boiler casing or exhaust breeching.