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Lars(wi) 
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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?
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DaveKamp
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Posted: 01 Oct 2025 at 7:22am |
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.
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PaulB
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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.
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Les Kerf
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Posted: 01 Oct 2025 at 9:41am |
 DaveKamp wrote:
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.
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JW in MO
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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.
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Tracy Martin TN
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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
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