Archie Frangoudis wrote:

The thermo wrap is overlapped in a spiral fashion , and tends
to stay in place. for insurance,we incorporate narrow stainless
steel bands to keep the wrap in place.
Very similar to hose clamps.
Archie

I can see how moisture could get underneath that.
I think the function of the red silicon rubber is
to coat the pipe and prevent moisture penetration
of the asbestos wrap or what ever it is.

Paul Lamar
 
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