It is available at Bunnings (and I assume other hardware stores) and also Jaycar, probably RV stores also ????
Yuglamron said
11:48 PM Jul 24, 2013
I have used a very similar product over the last few years.
The variety sold in BCF (Self fusing Tape) I don't think it is as good quality but I used mine to cover some connections on wire rope for my Sailboat. The little clamps that hold the wire when making an eye on the wire rope. Saves getting stabbed by bits of wire poking out.
I have also used it when making bungee cord loops for guy ropes on a shade sail. Works much better when it is pulled to lengthen it as you wrap it around the object. It then fuses to itself much better and has been no problem. I have also used it around the joints on the electrical plugs on trailers to keep out water and dust. Pulled tightly around where the cable goes into the plug and it fuses to itself and forms a good seal.
Looks like this stuff has more uses and is a better quality so reckon it would be a good addition to the toolkit.
GaryKelly said
11:51 PM Jul 24, 2013
Pretty impressive stuff, Vic!
Duh said
12:54 AM Jul 25, 2013
Thanks for the feedback Yug, I was thinking of maybe water tank temporary repairs among other things.
Looks like good stuff Gary, seems like mostly 4WD and Marine places are the main stockists around Oz;
A good addition to my spares box & there are a whole lot of stockists within 5 Km of me too.
Wombat 280 said
07:33 AM Jul 25, 2013
Used same or similar stuff to patch non critical airframe holes in back in the 60-70's, we called it instant airframe more like a duct tape worked well, this looks a much improved product, Must be good stuff to use as a fan belt. Thanks for the link must get some.
-- Edited by Wombat 280 on Thursday 25th of July 2013 07:35:34 AM
Duh said
07:08 PM Jul 25, 2013
I had something similar once, it was used to seal leaking joins inside gutters where they join the roof on houses etc.
It was a black tape that was tar like and could be moulded, not the same type of tape though I think.
Cupie said
07:34 PM Jul 25, 2013
Duh wrote:
I had something similar once, it was used to seal leaking joins inside gutters where they join the roof on houses etc.
It was a black tape that was tar like and could be moulded, not the same type of tape though I think.
The latest stuff used as a gutter sealant is 'T Rex' can be applied even to wet surfaces. Used either as a sealant or adhesive I'm told. Around $20 a tube.
-- Edited by Cupie on Thursday 25th of July 2013 07:36:31 PM
Cloak said
11:45 PM Jul 25, 2013
BCF..... I remember when it meant Bromochlorodiflouromethane...
There's no respect for the old ways anymore.
03_troopy said
02:22 AM Jul 26, 2013
Wombat 280 wrote:
Used same or similar stuff to patch non critical airframe holes in back in the 60-70's, we called it instant airframe more like a duct tape worked well, this looks a much improved product, Must be good stuff to use as a fan belt. Thanks for the link must get some.
-- Edited by Wombat 280 on Thursday 25th of July 2013 07:35:34 AM
Hi Wombat, I also remember using the "Instant Airframe" tape, and as you said it's like a heavy duty duct tape, or gaffer tape. The rescue tape is more like the old bi-seal tape (i think it was silicone rubber or similar) which was not sticky to touch, but when wrapped over itself at the recommended 50% overlap, fused to itself to form a seamless sheath or boot as we called it. Once it has fused to itself the only way to remove it to cut it off with a sharp knife.
lizard said
05:11 AM Jul 26, 2013
I repaired our van hot water 12mm plastic pipe to shower - after a dog chewed the pipe ..... tape is still holding , no leaks after 12 weeks of showers everynight - brilliant
Duh said
06:25 AM Jul 26, 2013
That sounds like a good heads up for the product lizard, I must get some myself.
The T Rex for gutter use sounds good too Cupie, thanks.
Dougwe said
02:44 PM Jul 26, 2013
It would be even better if it would stick to flat surfaces but I spose it's not designed for that.
I haven't used it but seen a few people that have and no negative feelings at all. I've seen a demo at shows and the like and looks so easy to use.
Duh said
03:00 PM Jul 26, 2013
Yes it sounds like it has to overlap itself Doug to work on things, perhaps the stuff Cupie gave the link for would be ok for flat surfaces
Beth54 said
01:35 AM Jul 27, 2013
Rowdy Rabbit, Rod, used some to shorten my too-long power connector when we were all at Cobb & Co.
I have some now too, thanks to Rod, and my boys also suggested it. But I haven't had to use it on anything yet. Mine is from the cheapy shop, so I hope it's not a case of 'you get what you pay for'.
JayDee said
04:43 AM Jul 27, 2013
From all the positive info on this thread, I have since purchased a couple of rolls. In the bits and pieces are just in case I nee3d same.
Jay&Dee.
mr glassies said
02:21 AM Aug 1, 2013
dont waist it but i got a few rolls its gr8 but its gota overlap its self to work like said above its not sticky like duct tape but worth havin in the old tool box . another thing i swear by www.youtube.com/watch dont lol jim it does work haha private joke there people
Has anyone used "Rescue Tape" and if so how did they find it please;
http://www.rescuetapeaustralia.com.au/
It is available at Bunnings (and I assume other hardware stores) and also Jaycar, probably RV stores also ????
I have used a very similar product over the last few years.
The variety sold in BCF (Self fusing Tape) I don't think it is as good quality but I used mine to cover some connections on wire rope for my Sailboat. The little clamps that hold the wire when making an eye on the wire rope. Saves getting stabbed by bits of wire poking out.
I have also used it when making bungee cord loops for guy ropes on a shade sail. Works much better when it is pulled to lengthen it as you wrap it around the object. It then fuses to itself much better and has been no problem. I have also used it around the joints on the electrical plugs on trailers to keep out water and dust. Pulled tightly around where the cable goes into the plug and it fuses to itself and forms a good seal.
Looks like this stuff has more uses and is a better quality so reckon it would be a good addition to the toolkit.
Thanks for the feedback Yug, I was thinking of maybe water tank temporary repairs among other things.
Looks like good stuff Gary, seems like mostly 4WD and Marine places are the main stockists around Oz;
http://www.rescuetapeaustralia.com.au/dealers
Thanks for that.
A good addition to my spares box & there are a whole lot of stockists within 5 Km of me too.
Used same or similar stuff to patch non critical airframe holes in back in the 60-70's, we called it instant airframe more like a duct tape worked well, this looks a much improved product, Must be good stuff to use as a fan belt. Thanks for the link must get some.
-- Edited by Wombat 280 on Thursday 25th of July 2013 07:35:34 AM
I had something similar once, it was used to seal leaking joins inside gutters where they join the roof on houses etc.
It was a black tape that was tar like and could be moulded, not the same type of tape though I think.
The latest stuff used as a gutter sealant is 'T Rex' can be applied even to wet surfaces. Used either as a sealant or adhesive I'm told. Around $20 a tube.
http://www.thewaterproofingshop.com.au/adhesive-sealant/1168
-- Edited by Cupie on Thursday 25th of July 2013 07:36:31 PM
There's no respect for the old ways anymore.
Hi Wombat, I also remember using the "Instant Airframe" tape, and as you said it's like a heavy duty duct tape, or gaffer tape. The rescue tape is more like the old bi-seal tape (i think it was silicone rubber or similar) which was not sticky to touch, but when wrapped over itself at the recommended 50% overlap, fused to itself to form a seamless sheath or boot as we called it. Once it has fused to itself the only way to remove it to cut it off with a sharp knife.
That sounds like a good heads up for the product lizard, I must get some myself.
The T Rex for gutter use sounds good too Cupie, thanks.
I haven't used it but seen a few people that have and no negative feelings at all. I've seen a demo at shows and the like and looks so easy to use.
Yes it sounds like it has to overlap itself Doug to work on things, perhaps the stuff Cupie gave the link for would be ok for flat surfaces
Rowdy Rabbit, Rod, used some to shorten my too-long power connector when we were all at Cobb & Co.
I have some now too, thanks to Rod, and my boys also suggested it. But I haven't had to use it on anything yet. Mine is from the cheapy shop, so I hope it's not a case of 'you get what you pay for'.
From all the positive info on this thread, I have since purchased a couple of rolls. In the bits and pieces are just in case I nee3d same.
Jay&Dee.
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