Looking for "thick" black tape - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T01:17:41Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/looking-for-thick-black-tape?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI just recently saw an articl…tag:zenith.aero,2020-12-30:2606393:Comment:7977262020-12-30T22:36:21.743ZJimmy Younghttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimmyYoung
<p>I just recently saw an article on silicone tape, I believe it was on Kitplanes. As John mentioned, is rated to 500° and was being used throughout the engine compartment. FWIW.</p>
<p>I just recently saw an article on silicone tape, I believe it was on Kitplanes. As John mentioned, is rated to 500° and was being used throughout the engine compartment. FWIW.</p> I've used "Rescue Tape" for y…tag:zenith.aero,2020-12-26:2606393:Comment:7961062020-12-26T18:10:09.007ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>I've used "Rescue Tape" for years in the engine compartment and it resists heat well (rated to 500F). In fact, I put a few wraps around some of my CHT wiring to pad it where it contacts a cylinder head and it hasn't shown the least bit of tendency to deteriorate over several years.</p>
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<p>I've used "Rescue Tape" for years in the engine compartment and it resists heat well (rated to 500F). In fact, I put a few wraps around some of my CHT wiring to pad it where it contacts a cylinder head and it hasn't shown the least bit of tendency to deteriorate over several years.</p>
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<p>John</p> Thank You, Ken; exactly what…tag:zenith.aero,2020-12-26:2606393:Comment:7962802020-12-26T17:54:37.855ZCarl Ortonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/CarlOrton
<p>Thank You, Ken; exactly what I was talking about! How splicing tape is different from electrical tape (in the general sense), I dunno. Of course, when I use electrical tape, I'm usually "splicing" connections, so.... But this is the stuff! (btw, Amazon has it $8 less for the 3/4" roll!)</p>
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<p>Thank You, Ken; exactly what I was talking about! How splicing tape is different from electrical tape (in the general sense), I dunno. Of course, when I use electrical tape, I'm usually "splicing" connections, so.... But this is the stuff! (btw, Amazon has it $8 less for the 3/4" roll!)</p>
<p></p> Thanks, John; I was uncertai…tag:zenith.aero,2020-12-26:2606393:Comment:7960432020-12-26T17:54:28.844ZCarl Ortonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/CarlOrton
<p>Thanks, John; I was uncertain about the rescue tape. I've used it many times over the years, but was a bit concerned in the engine compartment with the temperatures. Probably OK as I think about it. I saw those grip lock ties at Oshkosh a year or so ago and was intrigued by them. I think I still have the free sample they provided!</p>
<p>Thanks, John; I was uncertain about the rescue tape. I've used it many times over the years, but was a bit concerned in the engine compartment with the temperatures. Probably OK as I think about it. I saw those grip lock ties at Oshkosh a year or so ago and was intrigued by them. I think I still have the free sample they provided!</p> Here are two alternatives, wh…tag:zenith.aero,2020-12-26:2606393:Comment:7961012020-12-26T17:35:10.820ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Here are two alternatives, which I think are better than adhesive tape:</p>
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<p>I just use a wrap or two of self-fusing silicone "<a href="https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/rescuetape.php?clickkey=9168" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Rescue Tape</a>" - works great and no adhesive residue if you remove it!</p>
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<p>Also, there's a relatively new product called "<a href="https://griplockties.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">GripLockTies</a>" that are rubber-lined…</p>
<p>Here are two alternatives, which I think are better than adhesive tape:</p>
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<p>I just use a wrap or two of self-fusing silicone "<a href="https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/rescuetape.php?clickkey=9168" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rescue Tape</a>" - works great and no adhesive residue if you remove it!</p>
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<p>Also, there's a relatively new product called "<a href="https://griplockties.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GripLockTies</a>" that are rubber-lined zip ties. Pricey, but work well and have a release so they can be re-used.</p>
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<p>John</p>
<p>N750A</p> https://www.grainger.com/prod…tag:zenith.aero,2020-12-26:2606393:Comment:7962742020-12-26T17:19:05.972ZKen Ryanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KenRyan
<p><a href="https://www.grainger.com/product/3M-Rubber-Electrical-Tape-2FYV9" target="_blank">https://www.grainger.com/product/3M-Rubber-Electrical-Tape-2FYV9</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.grainger.com/product/3M-Rubber-Electrical-Tape-2FYV9" target="_blank">https://www.grainger.com/product/3M-Rubber-Electrical-Tape-2FYV9</a></p>
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