Rescue Tape

[Stadger]

While cleaning up the shop yesterday I came across a roll of rescue tape that a neighbor had given to try out some years ago. As I recall, I only tried it once and it failed. Anyone else tried this stuff? It only sticks to itself so I really don't know what good it is.

 

[JR7]

At my job it goes by the name "F4 tape". It works pretty well- at least the stuff we get. For aircraft use we use it for wiring as well as air ducts to protect from chafing, rubbing, clamp damage, etc... It doesn't get used super often but it has its place. Not sure what to use it for around the house though.

 

[ssdave]

Sounds like it would be great for putting around coils of wire being stored, around rope, extension cords, or bundles of garden tools or such to keep things neat. Hold them together, but not get them all sticky with tape residue.

 

[bonneyman]

I keep a roll of it in the truck just in case a spring a leak in a coolant hose or something. Should get me to a parts store or back into town.

 

[6PTsocket]

I keep a roll on hand. It is good to wrap as a hand grip on tools, baseball bat or tennis racket. Several layers have very high voltage insulating property. It is very waterproof. Several layers will seal a leaking garden hose under full pressure. and it repaired a crumbled rubber ducky antenna on a wireless phone. One thing it is NOT good for is as a temporary drip stopper on an open brake line. Brake fluid causes it to come unstuck. To grab well it has to be stretched to several times it's relaxed length when wrapping. That can be awkward in tight locations. I think it it is a good alternative to electrical tape as there is no adhesive to dry out before or after use.

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[M6erfan]

I keep a roll in my vehicle, never used it...

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

I had a diesel with a hard NLA crank vent hose that lost a big chunk off the side. Wrapped it up with that tape and it held hot oil vapor for years.

 

[sweet victory]

Sounds like a self vulcanizing tape. A tried and true product; great for wire looms. I've never used to repair a hose before though.

 

[anndel]

It's awesome. I use it to seal coax cable connectors on ham radio antenna systems. I used to use Coax Seal which is a sticky tar-like substance which gets real messy. rescue Tape doesn't stick to the cable or connector and only to itself so it leaves no mess. You just have to stretch it to make a good seal.

 

[Fedwrench]

Sounds like a self vulcanizing tape. A tried and true product; great for wire looms. I've never used to repair a hose before though.

Some brands refer to it as fusion tape. It can be a lifesaver in an emergency. It can also be pricey and ruined sitting in a trunk or glove box in desert heat.
I've used on more than once for leak to limp something back to the shop.