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Re: duct tape



John wrote:

> It is actually bad tape for most purposes including duct work. The adhesive
> dries out and separates from the metallic cloth backing.  .I have seen it
> used on electrical wire and it "CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY"!

There is duct tape, and then there's duct tape.  Good duct tape is almost
as good as real gaffers' tape.  (Yes, sadly, lots of folks sell "gaffers'
tape" that isn't any better than mediocre duct tape.)

Best regards,

etienne