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Dec 22, 2014

Liquid Electrical Tape? Lifespan?

The subject matter line says it all. A question: When does the stuff age and fall off? Is there something even better than genuine original 3M Liquid Electrical Tape? Does black endure as long as Red?

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  • I have used it and seems it will last a long time. But I prefer to use shrink tubing when possible.
  • MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
    I need something simpler to work with than hot asphalt tar.

    Roofing tar wrapped in a rag works well and you don't have to heat it.
  • 3M has a product called Scotch Coat, it's been out for a long time. It comes in a can with brush in cap. After it's been opened it will leak out if it tips over in your tool box. It's like a real thick shellac. It seal thanks very well. Over many years it will dry out in it's can.
    I've never used liquid tape, but in my book something taped an then coated with Scotch Coat is very hard to beat.

    Dusty

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