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Q: Why is non metal a better insulator for a hot water pipe?
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What is a better insulator for a hot water pipe metal or nonmetal?

Non-metal


Would a copper pipe be better as a conductor or an insulator?

Copper is a good conductor.


Is a plastic pipe an insulator?

Yes , plastic is a poor conductor of heat!!:) Metal is a good conductor though


Would a copper pipe work better a conductor or an insulator?

A copper pipe would work as a conductor because most metals like copper, they are well conductors. If you want to know an example of an insulator, you can say rubber is a good insulator.


Would a copper pipe work as a better conductor or an insulator?

A copper pipe would work as a conductor because most metals like copper, they are well conductors. If you want to know an example of an insulator, you can say rubber is a good insulator.


Is a pipe cleaner a insulator and a conductor?

it makes a good conductor because it is steel, but not so great as an insulator. this is simply because there is space between the fibers on the outside, and that something could come in contact with the steel wire.


Why do water pipes squeal?

The reason a water pipe squeals is because of the water rubbing against the metal of the pipe.


Is a pipe cleaner an insulator?

No no no no no


How can you tell if a pipe has water running through it?

If it is a copper or metal pipe, tap the pipe gentle with a some thing metal (screw driver/small wrench ect...) If the pipe makes a echo sound it is empty, if the pipe has water in it, It will not echo. this also works with pro pain bottles and other metal objects


Is a copper pipe a conductor or an insulator?

A copper pipe is a conductor :) x


Is a copper pipe insulator or conductor?

Conductor.


Is filtered water better than pipe water?

While filtered water has less germs pipe water has more minerals and vitamins