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aluminum tape Eigenvector 10-15-2006
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Posted by Eigenvector on October 15, 2006, 11:11 pm


I've heard people mention using aluminum tape instead of duck tape on
exhaust vents. Trouble is, does it really make a difference over duck tape.
I notice that duck tape doesn't do squat for exhaust vents - it just
wrinkles up and shrivels away.

Also, what does this stuff look like and is it available from the Borgs?
Last time I looked, somewhat half-assed, I only saw duck tape.



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Posted by CJT on October 15, 2006, 11:23 pm


Eigenvector wrote:

> I've heard people mention using aluminum tape instead of duck tape on
> exhaust vents. Trouble is, does it really make a difference over duck tape.
> I notice that duck tape doesn't do squat for exhaust vents - it just
> wrinkles up and shrivels away.
>
> Also, what does this stuff look like and is it available from the Borgs?
> Last time I looked, somewhat half-assed, I only saw duck tape.
>
>
Home Depot and Lowes both have it. Ask for the duct tape that is UL
listed. I think it's about 15 or 20 bucks a roll.

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Posted by Eigenvector on October 15, 2006, 11:28 pm



> Eigenvector wrote:
>
>> I've heard people mention using aluminum tape instead of duck tape on
>> exhaust vents. Trouble is, does it really make a difference over duck
>> tape. I notice that duck tape doesn't do squat for exhaust vents - it
>> just wrinkles up and shrivels away.
>>
>> Also, what does this stuff look like and is it available from the Borgs?
>> Last time I looked, somewhat half-assed, I only saw duck tape.
> Home Depot and Lowes both have it. Ask for the duct tape that is UL
> listed. I think it's about 15 or 20 bucks a roll.

Is it actual tape, or something that I'll have to carefully clean the vent
before using and then apply an epoxy to cure it? (yes I'm being hyperbolic
but just to make a point)?

One of the nice things about duck tape is that you can practically apply it
underwater and it will stick just fine.



Posted by CJT on October 15, 2006, 11:30 pm


Eigenvector wrote:

>
>>Eigenvector wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I've heard people mention using aluminum tape instead of duck tape on
>>>exhaust vents. Trouble is, does it really make a difference over duck
>>>tape. I notice that duck tape doesn't do squat for exhaust vents - it
>>>just wrinkles up and shrivels away.
>>>
>>>Also, what does this stuff look like and is it available from the Borgs?
>>>Last time I looked, somewhat half-assed, I only saw duck tape.
>>
>>Home Depot and Lowes both have it. Ask for the duct tape that is UL
>>listed. I think it's about 15 or 20 bucks a roll.
>
>
> Is it actual tape, or something that I'll have to carefully clean the vent
> before using and then apply an epoxy to cure it? (yes I'm being hyperbolic
> but just to make a point)?
>
> One of the nice things about duck tape is that you can practically apply it
> underwater and it will stick just fine.
>
>

It's tape. But it'll stick better to clean surfaces.

e.g.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=154789-133-154789&lpage=none


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Posted by Eigenvector on October 15, 2006, 11:41 pm



> Eigenvector wrote:
>
>>
>>>Eigenvector wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've heard people mention using aluminum tape instead of duck tape on
>>>>exhaust vents. Trouble is, does it really make a difference over duck
>>>>tape. I notice that duck tape doesn't do squat for exhaust vents - it
>>>>just wrinkles up and shrivels away.
>>>>
>>>>Also, what does this stuff look like and is it available from the Borgs?
>>>>Last time I looked, somewhat half-assed, I only saw duck tape.
>>>
>>>Home Depot and Lowes both have it. Ask for the duct tape that is UL
>>>listed. I think it's about 15 or 20 bucks a roll.
>>
>>
>> Is it actual tape, or something that I'll have to carefully clean the
>> vent before using and then apply an epoxy to cure it? (yes I'm being
>> hyperbolic but just to make a point)?
>>
>> One of the nice things about duck tape is that you can practically apply
>> it underwater and it will stick just fine.
>
> It's tape. But it'll stick better to clean surfaces.
>
> e.g.
>
>
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=154789-133-154789&lpage=none
>

Thanks, I didn't need the link, but at least now I know what the stuff looks
like.

I'll go over the vents with steel wool and rubbing alcohol before applying
it.



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