PEX - using both insulation and clips

[Stephen Tashi]

TL;DR Summary

How should we insulate PEX that also needs to be held with clips?

If a run of PEX water line needs to be periodically supported with pipe clips and also insulated, what's a good way to do this? - put the insulation over the pipe before clipping it and use clips for large diameter pipes?

 

[chemisttree]

Is your question specific to PEX? Why wouldn’t you insulate in an identical way as you would copper pipes?

 

[Stephen Tashi]

Is your question specific to PEX? Why wouldn’t you insulate in an identical way as you would copper pipes?

The question is specific to PEX in the sense that PEX is what I'm using. Copper and steel pipes don't need to be clamped over short runs. Also, copper and steel pipes don't need a covering to protect them from UV light.

 

[chemisttree]

So, clamping distances aside, there’s no reason to insulate any differently than copper pipe. Insulate first and hang on J-hooks or notch at the joints and glue pieces of insulation at the joints, just like copper.
Is there any type of insulation for any pipe that doesn’t also protect against UV?