Hot water pipe insulation - asbestos?

[Bill Wong]

Hi All,

Thanks in advance for reading this thread. I am wondering if you can advise me whether the insulation on the hot water pipe in the below photos is asbestos.

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a542/willinnj/IMG_6253_zpsa0320428.jpg

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a542/willinnj/IMG_6249_zps626db8d2.jpg

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a542/willinnj/IMG_6264_zpsb6bf427f.jpg

I am located in New Jersey and the house was built in 1968.

Thanks!

[Billy Stephens]

insulation on the hot water pipe in the below photos is asbestos.
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Yes. Amateur Asbestos, Lead, Mold Cleanup Jobs: Warnings (http://inspectapedia.com/sickhouse/Asbestos_Amateurs.htm)
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[Matt Kiefer]

It looks like it may contain asbestos. I would recommend testing to confirm.

[H.G. Watson, Sr.]

I'd say that is a very real possibility.

[Bill Wong]

Hi All,

Thanks for your responses. Guess I will hire a lead and asbestos inspector in addition to the house inspector for this house to make sure.

Best Regards!