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metal screws?, replacement for today's crap duc tape? werwer 06-12-2006
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Posted by George on June 13, 2006, 4:25 pm
werwer wrote:
> The duc tape they sell today is crap. So, I was wondering, after the

There is nothing wrong with real duct tape. That "economy" stuff at
wally etc is a different story.


second
> failure downstairs on the dryer, ... has anyone use machine screws to
> connect light AL exhaust ducting? The only down side could see
> would be perhaps the lint gathering on the screw inside the duct and
> causing a problem.
>

Yes, thats the reason to use tape.

> (Yes, I know the old rubberized stuff is still available on line. I
> used to repair my
> down jackets with it :-)
>

You could get it at at a real plumbing/heating supply store.

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