Electrician’s what do you………
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Topic: Electrician’s what do you………
Posted By: Lars(wi)
Subject: Electrician’s what do you………
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2025 at 11:13pm
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recommend for a brand of electrical tape, that does not become sticky, slimy, and a total mess after a couple years? ------------- I tried to follow the science, but it was not there. I then followed the money, and that’s where I found the science. |
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Posted By: DaveKamp
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2025 at 7:22am
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In professional environment, I use either Scotch Super88, or Super33. 88 is thicker, 33 is thinner. In outdoor/all weather, these products have the least difficulty keeping their properties long-term. Cheap tape breaks easily, isn't conformal, fails to adhere, and leaves adhesive everywhere. ------------- Ten Amendments, Ten Commandments, and one Golden Rule solve most every problem. Citrus hand-cleaner with Pumice does the rest. |
Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2025 at 8:30am
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I DON"T use tape of any kind/brand. I find heat shrink and the brush on the best and longest lasting without mess. ------------- If it was fun to pull in LOW gear, I could have a John Deere. Real pullers don't have speed limits. If you can't make it GO... make it SHINY |
Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2025 at 9:41am
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DaveKamp wrote:Posted By: JW in MO
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2025 at 6:08pm
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I only use Scotch+ for the reasons Dave gave. I have unwrapped outdoor electrical connections in super cold, it doesn't break. I've also done it in 100 degree weather and it doesn't get sticky either. ------------- Maximum use of available resources! |
Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2025 at 7:22pm
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The Scotch is best, good tape ain't cheap, cheap tape ain't good! Tracy ------------- No greater gift than healthy grandkids! |