Is this the type of tape I need to secure edges around my inside heat pump unit? The air handler.
1030713
Depends, I used it for dryer duct sealing (inside and out) but that only gets so hot...i.e. this is not to be used on ovens as that temperature will be too hot for this tape. Check what your heat pump temps will be where you want to use this. This tape is rated for -10 to 180 degrees. So if your spot where you're using this doesn't exceed 180, this tape works awesome !
1030714
If you are using this tape to stop air leaks where duck work connects it should do very nicely.
1997529
It depends on how you wrap it. It will do 100" if it is run straight without wrapping it around the pipe in a spiral. Then wrap in alumin foil and cover it with self sealinfg pipe tubing. I have a 40" RV and 50" waterline I wrapped all internal pipes and pipes inside trailer along with water hose with straight run, no wrapping of heat tape. Never had a broken pipe with heat tape. The good thing about this heattape is if the electrical connector burns out the heat tape doesn't have to be replaced. It only cost about $12-$15 to replace connector.
775554
You don't need to seal the edges with tape but I would recommend that you do so. The tape is very inexpensive and seals out moisture and dirt that could cause the insulation to lift as well as rust could develop on the metal. The choice is yours but I would and always do use it.
449032
We got for heat resistance so not sure it would work for what you want. It is strong but thin. I think i would try duck tape for what you want comes in every color now.
1392197
It is just extra tape to cover the edges of each heat pad. If you glue the pad on the cushion, you won't need the tape.
1695770
Also, these situations require a lot of ingenuity and customizing. DO NOT USE DUCT TAPE. Buy the special aluminum tape. I was told by two other people that duct tape would fall off due to the heat. I bought the special tape mentioned in one of the reviews. By the time you have crafted a custom vent and installed it in a very tight space (with lots of trial and error, especially getting the vent taped to the outlet and inlet) you will have so much time invested that it is not worth the risk of using duct tape and finding out that everyone else was right!
972156
Yes - mine is used to warm the outside pipes of my Ranai water heater. I then wrapped with insulation and tape. It has worked well this Winter.
848165
Absolutely not. The tape came off when I taped it to my window seal in two days
368133
I'm assuming that you're wanting to repair an old rusted muffler and I think that this tape is designed to protect components from heat and not for repair. I have used it on the plastic belly pans on several snowmobiles that I have been rebuilding to reduce potential of heat damage from the exhaust. The tape is a foil with an adhesive backing and is used to reflect the radiant heat away from whatever you want to protect. I can't imagine that it would provide any appreciable amount of strength and the surface that you're applying it to needs to be clean and free from any oils or grease.
1737551
no the outside of the door would still be hot,this tape is meant to reflect heat away from a heat source to protect what the tape is put on like wires and stuff.
139486
Yes, put the heat tape on first, then cover with the foam tube. I used that setup for years at our first home.
1304993
I thought the same thing , I did not remove plastic so the double sticky tape holds it on better. You really don't want Circuit board exposed on other side of heat sink. I got some industrial strength Velcro works great. I keep a check on the heat sink to see if it heats up to much. Been doing fine.
1689250
Yes, for something like water pump or thermostat gaskets, possibly a carburetor gasket. Wouldn't recommend it for high temperature applications.
866825
Even a web search revealed nothing about what you're supposed to do with this tape. I put it on the heat pads and will hope for the best. I'd suggest putting it down on the heating pads where you think you'll want the most heat.
1492719
I forget if it came with tape but as my installation was out of the elements (weather) I used electrical tape and it's holding up well in hot and cold weather two years after installation.Duane
1360804
Hi, yes, it is a very sticky tape, I use it extensively on aftermarket turbo vehicles. It is generally used as a edging tape to the heat shield mat, they have the mat in the very same material. If you use the mat to cover the box, then use this tape to make a edging with it, it will be good. But you can also use the tape by itself, but will be expensive and not as insulate as mush as the mat. We are a modification shop, if you need more help and pictures, let me know. Aloha.
1788872
The thermostat needs to touch the bare metal of the tank the double stick tape that was in the kit didn't work , but I had some double stick foam tape , so used that and it held, guess you could tape it in place also if needed