Electrical tape recommendations (Page 1/2)
Kitskaboodle AUG 27, 11:38 PM
I have been very frustrated with most brands of electrical tape. Most of them unravel after you wrap them tightly around wires, plastic looming, etc.
I have tried many brands and few stay tight and in place.
I always thought Scotch black electrical tape was the go to standard but even this brand unravels / loosens up.

Your recommendations for a good electrical tape that actually stays wrapped around wires tightly?
Thanks, Kit

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TheDigitalAlchemist AUG 28, 12:45 AM
There's one made by 3m that does a good job, there's one I've used that has almost no sticky adhesive yet if you stretch it, it sticks to itself very well. it's unbranded.

Gaffer's tape does a good job of stayin' put, as is Gorilla tape, but that's more of a "duct tape" thang.
But I feel like the tape from back in the 80's just did its job better.
maryjane AUG 28, 01:21 AM
Scotch Super 88.
Jake_Dragon AUG 28, 04:29 AM
I use gorilla tape, but a good quality shrink wrap is better than any tape unless you have to undue the repair when you get home

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MidEngineManiac AUG 28, 09:03 AM
I use buck-store vinyl tape, then top it off with this stuff. Generally solder and heat-shrink where I can, though.

https://www.amazon.ca/SAVIT...%2Caps%2C1674&sr=8-8
Raydar AUG 28, 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

Scotch Super 88.



Yes. This.
Scotch makes several different "grades". This is worth the expense.

Gaffer's tape is good too. Once it's stuck, it stays there. I'm not sure about how waterproof it is, though.
I've had to return several large packages to flea-bay or amazon. I always use gaffer tape for the returns.
I even had one vendor to thank me for packing my return so well.

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RWDPLZ AUG 28, 10:15 AM
Actual wire harness automotive tape. My favorite is Nitto Denko, but there are a number of equivalents made by Elliot Tape, tesa, Great Lakes Tape, etc. The problem is they're sold in bulk in boxes, not generally to the public, but you can find them on eBay and other sites.

Here's a good one, Nitto 2101TVH

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30...JAV7I7FNuhohR7Lmd3Uf OR9J3RfIrnInym1RIqWM0ikwjpy%2FIiWtdAtLoy%2Fe2tb%2F3HfB%2FXbTFkAQBkIYQFcJwt095fDQ%2FrZyy9SdRAUW6N%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8Do_svcYA

Specs from the catalog on page 12:

https://www.nitto.com/sea/e...le/AUTOMOTIVE_en.pdf

Other autmotive tapes:

https://www.egitape.com/pro...category/automotive/
mike-ohio AUG 28, 10:57 AM
I usually use F4 tape.
maryjane AUG 28, 11:09 AM
The non-scotch type tapes mentioned in this thread.........

What are the electrical insulating values of them?

(F-4 states 8kv and in the recent past I've had voltages that high (and higher) on my electric fences before but have never seen any tape that wouldn't leak voltage thru it in wet weather)

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ls3mach AUG 28, 04:15 PM
I sell stainless steel. I wrap stainless tubing in bulk cheap crap.
I don't believe in electrical tape as a permanent solution for my task or electrical work...