liquid electrical tape?

[zappy]

anyone see that stuff at the depot in the electrical isle.comes in a can.no ul listing on it.anyone use that stuff seems like a good idea for hard to tape wires.

 

[76nemo]

IMO, gooey bologna. Give me an example of where you'd use it. That is about as generic as I can think of

 

[chris kennedy]

I don't know what brand the OP speaks of, but I carry a can of 3M scotch coat on the truck for temp repairs.

 

[captaincrab55]

IMO, gooey bologna. Give me an example of where you'd use it. That is about as generic as I can think of

I only use it to seal splices on my boat and trailer wiring....

 

[roger]

I don't know what brand the OP speaks of, but I carry a can of 3M scotch coat on the truck for temp repairs.

I used to turn wing nuts upside down and fill them with Scotch Coat in ground level boxes for water proofing.

One caution though, don't ever let the can fall over in the truck or tool box, no matter how tight you put the cap back on after opening it, it will seep out.

Roger

 

[nakulak]

we use something like that 3m stuff to repair the coating on robroy if it gets damaged.

 

[76nemo]

I used to turn wing nuts upside down and fill them with Scotch Coat in ground level boxes for water proofing.

One caution though, don't ever let the can fall over in the truck or tool box, no matter how tight you put the cap back on after opening it, it will seep out.

Roger

Point taken, never used the Scotch coat in that manner, nor have I ever applied it to fix a damaged spot on robroy. Never crossed my shallow mind either way.
I really like this forum for these simple reasons:smile:

 

[chris kennedy]

One caution though, don't ever let the can fall over in the truck or tool box, no matter how tight you put the cap back on after opening it, it will seep out.
Roger

Very true.

Slightly off topic, we just installed right at 100 Polaris Blue and I think I'm in love. This was a T&M parking lot job. When the invoice comes in I'll let you know how I feel about them then, but they sure are slick.

 

[stickelec]

we use something like that 3m stuff to repair the coating on robroy if it gets damaged.

Are you sure its listed for the purpose

 

[nakulak]

actually I think they make something that is listed for the purpose (so you can coat the thread ends) -haven't used that stuff in a while tho.

 

[RayS]

I've used it before in between layers of tape on well splices that would be submerged.

Also potted some hi density electronic connectors in it- when ya can't use heat shrink.

Also tried to glue some plier handle cushions back on with it, but that didnt work too well.

 

[76nemo]

Hope you give alot of extra length. Wouldn't want to rework that grime:roll:

 

[RayS]

nope, ya don't want to take 'em apart, although a split bolt with tape and mastic is worse. Just for stuff you really dont expect(or want) to go back into.

 

[pbeasley]

anyone see that stuff at the depot in the electrical isle.comes in a can.no ul listing on it.anyone use that stuff seems like a good idea for hard to tape wires.

Used some on my X-mas lights about 5 years ago. Need to "customize" some C-9 strands and wanted to keep a low profile, did an off set strip, soldered the wires, 1 layer of tape at each solder joint, and then the liquid stuff. Haven't had any problems since.
Would I use it on an actual job, not unless I can find some with a listing

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

Where is the requirement for listing of this product.
In the '05 NEC you will only find the word listed 1116 times. Not all products are required to be listed.

 

[captaincrab55]

I've used it before in between layers of tape on well splices that would be submerged.

Also potted some hi density electronic connectors in it- when ya can't use heat shrink.

Also tried to glue some plier handle cushions back on with it, but that didnt work too well.

RayS, Just wondering if that product is approved for potable water?

 

[ptonsparky]

I used to turn wing nuts upside down and fill them with Scotch Coat in ground level boxes for water proofing.

One caution though, don't ever let the can fall over in the truck or tool box, no matter how tight you put the cap back on after opening it, it will seep out.

Roger

Good stuff. Haven't had a helper yet that hasn't learned the hard way in spite of being warned repeatedly. While repairing underground paint this on any shovel mark you have made on the wires. Tape, then paint again. Will save a call back.

 

[stickelec]

nope, ya don't want to take 'em apart, although a split bolt with tape and mastic is worse...

I agree, the best way is...
First, put on a "sticky-side up" layer of Electrical Tape, then pile on whatever. It essentially makes a boot that can be split and peeled right off.

 

[iwire]

I agree, the best way is....

Is to forget split bolts where ever popular and switch to pre-insulated connectors or connectors that use a snap on boot.

 

[peter d]

Is to forget split bolts where ever popular and switch to pre-insulated connectors or connectors that use a snap on boot.

Great advice Bob, but don't forget these are electricians you are talking to.