Title: Insulation
Post by: on July 07, 2004, 11:34:06 pm
Howdy all,
I'd like to thank everyone on here for the vast body of knowledge presented. My last couple of posts have not recieved any replies at all so I'm hoping I have not somehow upset people on this board. If so, I apologize.
Anyway, here's my question. I would like to re-insulate a Cavalier 72 but would like some input from anyone who has done the same. What material did you use? Is there a signifigant reduction in energy usage?
Thanks in advance for any input.
A J
I'd like to thank everyone on here for the vast body of knowledge presented. My last couple of posts have not recieved any replies at all so I'm hoping I have not somehow upset people on this board. If so, I apologize.
Anyway, here's my question. I would like to re-insulate a Cavalier 72 but would like some input from anyone who has done the same. What material did you use? Is there a signifigant reduction in energy usage?
Thanks in advance for any input.
A J
Title: Insulation
Post by: Jim on July 08, 2004, 07:16:10 am
AJ,
Sorry for the lack of response...
For most of my upright machines, I utilized R-19 without the paper backing. It can be a pain in the %$# to put it in between the liner and the cabinet without bunching up. I found laying the machine on its back work well for keeping the back wall of insulation intact while sliding in the liner. The sides proved to be a little more difficult... I usually sandwhiched the R19 between two pieces of cardboard and slid this into place and removed the cardboard one piece at a time. On some models, liner brackets became a problem... Just be sure not to bunch the insulation up too much so that the cabinet begins to bow out a little.
Sorry for the lack of response...
For most of my upright machines, I utilized R-19 without the paper backing. It can be a pain in the %$# to put it in between the liner and the cabinet without bunching up. I found laying the machine on its back work well for keeping the back wall of insulation intact while sliding in the liner. The sides proved to be a little more difficult... I usually sandwhiched the R19 between two pieces of cardboard and slid this into place and removed the cardboard one piece at a time. On some models, liner brackets became a problem... Just be sure not to bunch the insulation up too much so that the cabinet begins to bow out a little.
Title: Insulation
Post by: on July 08, 2004, 10:42:12 am
Thanks for the reply Jim. Sounds like a good weekend project. I've never worked with insulation before so this area is all new to me. Does the insulation require any glues or securement?
Title: Insulation
Post by: on July 08, 2004, 02:42:16 pm
Just friction will hold it in place and wear gloves and a dust mask cause many can get really itchy from the "glass fibers" and inhaling them isn't a good idea either. 
Title: Insulation
Post by: on July 09, 2004, 09:14:41 am
Thanks!
Title: Insulation
Post by: on July 09, 2004, 04:32:46 pm
Im just a amateur at this but it seems like a spray in foam insulation would be much more efficient than the fiberglass. I would think with the foam you would also have to be careful to not swell the sides. If you find out anything about the foam insulation please post it and share with us. I believe I will also research this, because i have a machine i am fixing to restore.
Title: Insulation
Post by: on July 09, 2004, 05:18:48 pm
Hey BLR its ok But spray Insulation EXPANDS so you have to get Jusssssssttttttttttttttt the right amount or you would potentially bow the inner liner and not to mention thats a LOTTTTTT of cans or haveing someone else do it. MUCH cheaper to just use fiberglass
Title: Insulation
Post by: on July 09, 2004, 08:28:07 pm
I was just looking at sodajerkworks.com under "about us". They use a closed cell foam and/or a injected foam for insulation in their machines. He also tells a little about the paint process he uses. You may want to take a look you may find it interesting.