Caulking hot pipe

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Vic99

Minister of Fire
Dec 13, 2006
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MA, Suburb of Lowell
I insulated basement copper pipes with foam tubes. Is it ok to use caulking around a small area of pipe where it penetrates a foundation wall or will the heat melt or burn the caulking?
 
Silicone caulk will be fine, but if you are worried use high temp silicone.
 
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