I like the high temp. Can I use it to coat wires that are near my block. Would it dry being more exposed then in a gasket area?
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Depends on how close it is to the heat source and what the air temperature is at that location. Try it and check the wires closely for a few days, especially after some serious driving.
406346
It's most effective if insulation is applied over the cable wrapped pipe. These heating tapes really don't get very warm because of the low wattage ( good) so applying insulation is needed in cold conditions. Fiberglass or closed cell foam can be used as insulation. If you use fiberglass you need to keep it dry. To keep everything in place I like to use a self-bonding silicone rubber "tape" because it's not bothered by cold or heat. This stuff is available as "emergency repair tape" at most auto parts stores. Otherwise, you can use conventional tape or even string, cable ties etc. Also, pay attention to keeping the heating tape firmly against the pipe for best heat transfer.
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I would think that to be a great use of the product, When it dries, it is a bonded coating. however there would be an "open time" to when it would still be damp...24 hour seems to be a good drying time.graphite, will not collect dirt like "WD40" would
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It's most effective if insulation is applied over the cable wrapped pipe. These heating tapes really don't get very warm because of the low wattage ( good) so applying insulation is needed in cold conditions. Fiberglass or closed cell foam can be used as insulation. If you use fiberglass you need to keep it dry. To keep everything in place I like to use a self-bonding silicone rubber "tape" because it's not bothered by cold or heat. This stuff is available as "emergency repair tape" at most auto parts stores. Otherwise, you can use conventional tape or even string, cable ties etc. Also, pay attention to keeping the heating tape firmly against the pipe for best heat transfer. It's most effective if insulation is applied over the cable wrapped pipe. These heating tapes really don't get very warm because of the low wattage ( good) so applying insulation is needed in cold conditions. Fiberglass or closed cell foam can be used as insulation. If you use fiberglass you need to keep it dry. To keep everything in place I like to use a self-bonding silicone rubber "tape" because it's not bothered by cold or heat. This stuff is available as "emergency repair tape" at most auto parts stores. Otherwise, you can use conventional tape or even string, cable... » Read More It's most effective if insulation is applied over the cable wrapped pipe. These heating tapes really don't get very warm because of the low wattage ( good) so applying insulation is needed in cold conditions. Fiberglass or closed cell foam can be used as insulation. If you use fiberglass you need to keep it dry. To keep everything in place I like to use a self-bonding silicone rubber "tape" because it's not bothered by cold or heat. This stuff is available as "emergency repair tape" at most auto parts stores. Otherwise, you can use conventional tape or even string, cable ties etc. Also, pay attention to keeping the heating tape firmly against the pipe for best heat transfer. « Show Less
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I've only done electronics soldering next to this thing. It --slowly-- draws in the smoke/fumes from the flux quite well and the filter seems to absorb them well. You do have to keep your work close to the unit - and I think that's why it does a slow convection - so it doesn't cool off your work. I like it because I don't like to wear little masks because they fog up any glasses that I wear. To be honest, I'm not sure how it would do around welding. I would think that if you're generating lots of sparks then there might be an issue with how close you can get the unit to your work without blasting it with cast-off and melting the filter or pitting the plastic housing. But, if you're talking about brazing - then I think it'll do the job. The housing is plastic, not metal, so it might be a concern around any sparking cast off. However - if you are doing any soldering - then this is a great unit - and you might just get it for that and then try it out next to your welding jobs.
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Depends, I used it for dryer duct sealing (inside and out) but that only gets so hot...i.e. this is not to be used on ovens as that temperature will be too hot for this tape. Check what your heat pump temps will be where you want to use this. This tape is rated for -10 to 180 degrees. So if your spot where you're using this doesn't exceed 180, this tape works awesome !
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Not sure if it will work on a area that is subject to heat, it worked just fine on a head gasket on a finish gun. Do you have any of the old existing gasket left see if it has any metal or flame resisiance material in it. Sorry
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I havent had the opportunity to use it in temps that low. I do, however, suspect it will be susceptible to water and ice, as it does attach to the license plate frame and will be out in all kinds of weather. So far it has done what I wanted it to do. I did wrap all connections in electrical tape, as I think moisture will be its main enemy.
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Stacey, good question! It really depends on your situation and the distance between the pipe. In the past, I wrapped the cable around the pipe as shown in the packaging. This year, I ran the cable upon the length of the pipe and used zip ties to hold it against the pipe, which has allowed me to cover more territory than wrapping. I would caution you that I live in Phoenix, so I'm only protecting pipes from 25-32 degrees, which is easier than when I lived in Chicago. Good luck.
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Yes, I think so. This is a rust reformer product that is probably not for high temperatures. Your high temperature paint is only as good as the base upon which it is used. This is informed opinion. Contact the manufacturer for their answer.
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I used the product to re-insulate frayed wires and it holds up pretty well. It will probably do the job for you but I would apply, let dry and then reapply. Do this a few times and it should do the trick.
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Ive never used it for an enclosed area, but as this uses water to drop the temperature, you would have to assume it will raise humidity levels. Also it depends on where you live. If you live in an area that already has high humidity the effectiveness of these units is limited. On the other hand as its not using any combustible fuels to run there are no harmful vapors or hot hair exhaust to worry about in an enclosed space.
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I've never used it outdoors, but when soldering electronics indoors I always have it on the lowest setting. In my experience all gas soldering irons are much hotter than electric equivalents.
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So long as the surface is clean and dry, you should be able to get it to adhere, might consider doing some additional high temp adhesive- if your gasket surface is not very smooth- good luck!
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I've used it to pull transmission fluid from a warm bike engine. Im unsure of the temp, but it held up fine. The engine was too hot to touch though. If you're planning on using it for food safe items, I probably wouldn't recommend temperatures that high. The plastic taste/smell may seep into the liquid.
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that depends on the wiring. if your wiring is done very clean and sealed up right.. i.e shrink tubing or electrical tape and you use male and female connectors, you should have no problems. I've wired mine to the specification i just mentioned and have ran them in downpours, hurricane-like, sideways rain, snow, sleet, everything. never had a problem. also the positioning of the relay is essential. that you would want to look for a spot, preferably under the hood that's away from the elements. but as for the horns, I've ran them in the weather like I've said behind the grill and also ran them without my bumper on at all. being constantly exposed and absolutely no issues. that depends on the wiring. if your wiring is done very clean and sealed up right.. i.e shrink tubing or electrical tape and you use male and female connectors, you should have no problems. I've wired mine to the specification i just mentioned and have ran them in downpours, hurricane-like, sideways rain, snow, sleet, everything. never had a problem. also the positioning of the relay is essential. that you would want to look for a spot, preferably under the hood that's away from the elements. but as for the horns, I've ran them in the weather like I've said behind the grill and also ran... » Read More that depends on the wiring. if your wiring is done very clean and sealed up right.. i.e shrink tubing or electrical tape and you use male and female connectors, you should have no problems. I've wired mine to the specification i just mentioned and have ran them in downpours, hurricane-like, sideways rain, snow, sleet, everything. never had a problem. also the positioning of the relay is essential. that you would want to look for a spot, preferably under the hood that's away from the elements. but as for the horns, I've ran them in the weather like I've said behind the grill and also ran them without my bumper on at all. being constantly exposed and absolutely no issues. « Show Less
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This adhesive is limited to a service temperature of -40c to 150c, thus it will not work for you. This adhesive is intended to conduct heat to a heatsink in electronic applications, where high thermal conductivity is important, but service temperature is only modestly hot. You'll need a fairly specialized high temperature adhesive to handle 500C.. many of the high temperature adhesives out there (ie: JB Weld high heat) only go up to 250C or so.