Glass Fiber insulation

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Would there be any interest in:
I have been doing some research on insulation for the engine
compartment and the genset compartment. Many choices are available, most
of them are either prohibitively expensive or are terrible options. I
originally used the Lytherm ceramic paper and wasn't very happy with the
results. If you bend it it will break and it breaks down after being
exposed to the wind and rain. The other important thing I discovered was
that, it is almost as bad as asbestos when it breaks down. Try to was
the fibers off of your skin. Who knows what it will do to your lungs. (
my opinion for now ) After many forays into this world of insulation I
think I have found it. There is a product which is made of spun glass,
similar to fiber glass, but pillowy soft. Add this to a product made of
silicon impregnated glass matting. Voila. You end up with a product
which has a melting point of 1000 deg. f., which also has a
soundproofing quality or 'K' value. The two products are sewn together
to give a skin and lung friendly product which is very soft, pliable and
water resistant. The finish color would be light grey, and the thickness
would be a little over 1/2".
I am trying to get some feedback on this, as I think it is a good idea,
and was wondering if there would be a marketable interest. Without
checking on the cost of sewing the two together it appears the cost of
this would be in the $6.00/sq. ft. range. How does this sound to all of
you? Looking for feedback. Thanks Darren
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Darren Paget
76 Experimental
Another Fab Day
paget
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Sounds good so far, Darren.

How many sf req'd to do each, engine compartment and Onan? Roughly;
anyone know?

Dave Greenberg
GMC MOTORHOME REGISTRY
Seagate Towers 200 MacFarlane Dr PH4
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
 
Darren--
As usual it looks like you have come up with another "top of the line" product. I
would be interesed when I change engines. Rough calculations would indicate
something like $175 to do the engine compartment. I like to do things right so the
$$$ is not that important but I know there is a contingent who will try to scrape
something off a junkyard car. I hope your market is big enough to allow you to
invest with some hope of a return.
Gary & Edie
North Bend, Oregon Coast (getting ready to rain again)

> Would there be any interest in:
> I have been doing some research on insulation for the engine
> compartment and the genset compartment.
> I am trying to get some feedback on this, as I think it is a good idea,
> and was wondering if there would be a marketable interest. Without
> checking on the cost of sewing the two together it appears the cost of
> this would be in the $6.00/sq. ft. range. How does this sound to all of
> you? Looking for feedback. Thanks Darren
> --
> Darren Paget
> 76 Experimental
> Another Fab Day
> paget
> http://www.TZEplus.com
 
Hi Dave. I measured in the dark with a flashlight. It is also cold
outside. So: I would estimate 37 sq.ft. total for the engine compartment
and the generator compartment. 40 to be safe. Rough guess. Darren

>
> Sounds good so far, Darren.
>
> How many sf req'd to do each, engine compartment and Onan? Roughly;
> anyone know?
>
> Dave Greenberg
> GMC MOTORHOME REGISTRY
> Seagate Towers 200 MacFarlane Dr PH4
> Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829

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Darren Paget
76 Experimental
Another Fab Day
paget
http://www.TZEplus.com
 
I am not sure of the product, but I am interested in a liner for the
engine area.
gene

>Would there be any interest in:
> I have been doing some research on insulation for the engine
>compartment and the genset compartment. Many choices are available, most
>of them are either prohibitively expensive or are terrible options. I
>originally used the Lytherm ceramic paper and wasn't very happy with the
>results. If you bend it it will break and it breaks down after being
>exposed to the wind and rain. The other important thing I discovered was
>that, it is almost as bad as asbestos when it breaks down. Try to was
>the fibers off of your skin. Who knows what it will do to your lungs. (
>my opinion for now ) After many forays into this world of insulation I
>think I have found it. There is a product which is made of spun glass,
>similar to fiber glass, but pillowy soft. Add this to a product made of
>silicon impregnated glass matting. Voila. You end up with a product
>which has a melting point of 1000 deg. f., which also has a
>soundproofing quality or 'K' value. The two products are sewn together
>to give a skin and lung friendly product which is very soft, pliable and
>water resistant. The finish color would be light grey, and the thickness
>would be a little over 1/2".
> I am trying to get some feedback on this, as I think it is a good idea,
>and was wondering if there would be a marketable interest. Without
>checking on the cost of sewing the two together it appears the cost of
>this would be in the $6.00/sq. ft. range. How does this sound to all of
>you? Looking for feedback. Thanks Darren
>--
> Darren Paget
> 76 Experimental
> Another Fab Day
> paget
> http://www.TZEplus.com
>
gene fisher 76 PB/OR/CA
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