How long are the rolls of tape ? Why must they be used immediatly after opening ? How many wraps around a hot, high-pressure hose would be sufficient ? How high of tempurature should it be good for? Will it break down in sun light over several years ?...
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I purchased the tape and was disappointed to learn you have to use the whole roll immediately after opening. Evidently, contact with air will ruin the adhesive if it isn't used immediately. The rolls are about 30". I used about 1/2 of the roll to repair a hose leak, but the leak came through. I suppose you should use a whole roll on each project.
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Hi Max,All Aqua Quest tarps have heat-taped seams, so you don't have to worry about it. As far as reinforcing the already taped seams, I can definitely find out for you.CheersBen - Gear Out Here
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It's only on the first about 2". Try pulling it out further & u should get to the double stick tape. I found that when I ordered this tape, it was old & wouldn't come off the roll without splitting/tearing down the middle/side. Had to dump most of it.
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When you start use the tension and friction of the initial end of the tape from slipping and when you finish use tape to hold the final end. I just used a couple of wraps of appropriately colored electrical tape around the end to hold it in place and it's worked quite well. Also, when wrapping keep the tape quite tight, the extra friction keeps the tape in place better.
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Hi Donald, I've been sorta waiting for someone else to answer this one but since no one has... here is my take on it. I'd wrap it around a long nail or spike much the same way you would put it on a spool. My nail or wrap area would be no longer than ~5 3/4". I'd then tuck the cord into itself on one end and stuff it in my pouch, nail and all. Never hurts to have another tool around. ; - ) I have seen some videos on how to wrap cord in a way that holds it together well but also allows for quick and easy unraveling in an urgent situation. You may want to YouTube that as I'm not allowed to put outside links in this note. I hope someone gives you a better answer... but that's what I'd do since we don't have a better one yet. All the Best, Bill... TOUGH-GRID UPDATE: You're welcome Don! When you search YouTube, use the term "paracord deployment lanyard" I think you'll like the videos you find there. Bill... TOUGH-GRID
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Interesting question. I bought three rolls last late spring for an old under water camera....while on the trip the camera sprung a leak and despite my efforts to get the film out of the camera without exposing the film i failed. I know i have at lthe other two rolls sitting in my drawer. The tricky part is finding some place to develop that film. I did locate a walgreens locally who was able to develop it but i never got that far....if you are interested i would sell them both for ten dollars. I originally paid forty for three rolls. Barbara. Email is weazer2@verizon.net
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It'll be up to you to make sure that you fit it snugly to your window opening - some weather-sealing foam tape is provided but to get a really good seal you'd probably want to pick up an extra roll. The unit itself seems like it's got some airflow to the outside, but not as much as other units I've used - if you're really concerned you can also pick up a cover for the inside or outside of the unit that can be fitted when you're not using it.
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You're quite right, the hose does get very hot. I've never tried anything to insulate it, figuring if there was such a thing, the manufacturer would have included that. I think styrofoam might be too easy to crack. Back in my day, they wrapped heating pipes in asbestos! I guess the shorter you have the hose, the better. Maybe Home Depot or some place like that can suggest something. My main problem with the thing is water dripping out the bottom pan onto the floor...
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Don't remember, I think about three feet. I used an extension cord from the plug. I had used a three foot heat tape for years, overkill but it worked well. and never leaked. I only need a small tape to keep the pipe free right at the water line on a stock tank. I hope my experience was just t rare flaw with the sealing of the tape. Will probably go to a three foot. They are much more common.
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I guess 6 feet of heat tape is 6 feet no matter how you work it. Wrapping the tape around a straight pipe you might get a bit over 4 feet of pipe wrapped.
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I think this would be rather helpful. The velcro is very good for securing the wrap; however, if that area is tender, you may have to be extra careful when wrapping it.
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The temperature of the heating tape does not seem to be high enough to melt PEX. This is not quantitative but the tape can be easily handled. My application was with a short iron pipe so my direct operational experience is not applicable.
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It should work fine for this purpose. I've been using this type of tape for over 24 years as electrical tape for aircraft applications. I stopped buying the traditional electric tape years ago, because it fails even in moderate heat applications. For beefing up the end of USB cables, this should be great, and you won't have the sticky mess that electrical tape usually makes after a short period of time. F4 tape (self sealing silicon tape) also works well for sealing small low pressure tubing.
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I think the answer depends a lot on the size of the pipe, the severity of the weather, and how often the pipe is used to transfer fluids or if it is under pressure 100% of the time. The other answers all have merit, and the newer heat tapes work better than those 40 years ago. Always insulate and then i recommend waterproof with a layer of plastic (4mil) closed with Duct tape. I did the insulation and waterproofing times two and never went under the trailer again while in Connecticut in colder times.
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Hi, I'm pretty sure it is just for one can. I have used this in the military (on electrical connections on up on the mast) and highly recommend it for sealing an electrical connection outside. First we would tape tightly with electrical tape (used at least half the roll of tape) extending past connection a good 4 - 5 " on both sides, then applied two coats on top of the tape (left 1/2-1" of ends of tape exposed). Would come back about 6 months later and connection was dry (is a slight pain to get off, used a blade to open it up (careful) and then tried to peel it off). I bought some just to have in-case I need it... caught an extension cord with the snow-blower last winter. I will use it to patch a few holes in the insulation. 1 Ib is most the time about 16oz of liquid, Some liquids can weight more (molten metal). I would think the weight they are talking about at the end of their description "1.4 lb" is probably one can. I'm not sure where they get the 8.8 oz shipping weight?
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I did use it without separating the ropes. I was using it to block drafts around an air conditioner. However, I didn't measure the length when I used it. This product was good, but for my use, the following product was even better: MD 04630 2-Inch X 100-feet Transparent Weather-Strip Tape, Clear. It is also sold through Amazon.
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Just wrap tape around it. I actually use the wrap to prevent sun scald in the summer.