Re: Silver tape question

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Original poster: "Steve Studer" <reddykguy@xxxxxxxxxxx>



I noticed at Lowe's the other day that they have two
> different types of aluminum "duct tape." One is the traditional type I'm 
> familiar with that is fairly thick aluminum, much thicker than aluminum 
> foil, and the other is something new to me, which is much, much thinner 
> and similar to reflective Mylar. I'm wondering if this thin tape is enough 
> of a conductor to be of use. It looks like it will be a lot easier to 
> apply without wrinkles.


The mylar looking tape will not work for torrids.  The metallic layer is 
way too thin.  It arcs across the inside of the tape and quickly makes a 
black stinky mess.  If it doesn't have the seperate backing paper I would 
not use it.
Thanks,
Steve

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