I lined my window air conditioner unit with duct tape and find that a draft permeates. Will covering the duct tape with this tape solve that issue?
784433
The duct tape should do the trick. I think you should look to see where the draft is coming from. Is it through the air conditioner rather than around it?
784434
If I were you, I would remove the duct tape and use just the interior transparent weather tape. The adhesive is comparable to duct tape, but the density of the weatherization tape is less permeable than duct tape and is going to do a better job keeping drafts of heat out. You may want to purchase a wide version of the 3m interior tape. I bought the 1inch so I could fit it at 90 degree angles at my windows edges and around a few drafty outlets.....
784435
If the air is leaking around the duct tape, I'd run another strip of duct tape to make the seal wider. The transparent tape is useful for the opening of doors on 3 sides or windows; useful because it cannot be seen. If that is what you seek, then it would work. Air should not be able to get through either!
1569756
i doubt it- the hose would squish in when you try to snug the tape down. if you used this to cover one of those metal 'hose repair fittings ' that always leak it would likely seal. It didnt seal a leaky pipe joint on a hot water boiler line - just dripped out around it. Good luck
2144519
You will need a place to exhaust the air that is used to cool the compressor. Oh, and this is IMPORTANT!!!!! When I got the unit set up and running in the bedroom I found that the unit was fighting itself on cooling because the exhaust hose used to cool the compressor etc. was hotter than heck. I talked to the Sylvane people and they said that was normal. What???? So, I have an AC working at the top and a room heater working in the back thru the exhaust hose, pretty much greatly reducing the cooling efficiency. I ended up buying a roll of 1/4 inch thick air cell insulation with the silver mylar face, front and back, and using ac/heating duct aluminum duct tape and wrapping strips around the exhaust hose triple thickness until I couldn't feel any difference between room temperature and the surface of the hose. I would think they would provide an insulated exhaust hose.
1617778
We used both adhesive and duct tape. We did not want any air pockets or bumps behind the liner. I believe the adhesive tells you how many cans you need for the surface you are covering. Adhesive is waterproof the duct tape is not. If for some reason the duct tape got wet it would not be easy to replace.
1721362
I don t felt any odor but when summer came the tape start loosing strength and the cool air started to get back in after all in December. But at least I didn t smell anything that bother me when I used. I try first in a few windows to checked.how its work. You can do the same and move your pet to another place. Thanks
1885520
You use this insulating tape like regular "Scotch" tape. It is typically used for sliding glass doors or windows where cracks are letting in air (cold or hot). You either put it where the window or door doesn't open or you don't open the window or door where you put this. Wow.
1617779
I just used duct tape and it worked fine all season. Put down two layers on top our concrete patio. Only thing I'll change is to install the pool in our carport out of the sun. BTW, the material "aged" from outdoor exposure in south Louisiana and will need replacing for this season. Enjoy.. O^Ocrm
1376193
It's not a conductor if that's what you mean. It helps to insulate against heat but that isn't is intended purpose. It's the best duct tape I've every used. I'd say its worth the price if you really need some stick.
1628940
I would say no. The tape is intended to be used as a heat insulation on exhaust and turbo components. Does pretty well at that use.
355928
Lots of duct tape worked for me. I taped it from the out side and inside. Had to cut away some of the tent material. To get a snug fit.
664125
Yes, I have been very disappointed. Had to tape the sides to prefend warm air from coming in from the sides and keeping it in place. Not happy with the product. Bonnie
2017412
I didn't try that but I doubt it would. It's natural - and seems to work very well. I did spray on my metal duct around the A/C, but wiped it off....
2204534
You should be able to use clear duct tape. I used a staple gun to insulate 2 large upper story picture windows with wood frames.
1569599
I took 2 pieces of rag and taped them on the inside overlapping them. I was worried that my girl wouldn't go in since she is really wild (won't come within 4 feet of you). She has been going in on a regular basis. It has been extremely cold here (0 degrees with wind chills below 0) so maybe she knows a good thing. I have it positioned under our house eaves with the opening behind our air conditioning unit to help block wind and wet.
91211
A guy at the hardware store sold me some air conditioner tape--moderately sticky 3- or 4-inch clear tape that you run all the way around everything to prevent teeny insects from entering. You just close the window down on the outside of a 2 ridge. Because we have wide windows, I cut a piece of plywood to make up the difference. It's a pain in the neck but better than suffocating.
1152771
Sounds like you're assuming that heat tape somehow is physically connected to the piping. If so, that's not true. You simply wind it fairly tightly around the pipe(s) to be protected. So if your heat tape is lobg enough there's no problem using it on hot and cold pipes.
230283
I had the same problem as Robert M and I basically did the same thing. The adhesive strip needed time to compress before the window would stay up,this was also when it was warm.