Can it be wrapped around pipe insulation to keep mice from chewing on the it? Wanting something I can wrap around the insulation on the AC evap line.
1642012
It can be wrapped, but I don't have any experience with what you are trying to do.
1642013
Haven't tried it but I think it could work. Mice don't like the mesh and it should wrap well around the pipe with plastic zip ties.
1642014
It is apparent Stuff It can be easily wrapped around most anything as it comes in a roll and the material is kind of springy, airy, bright copper in cokor. I used it to get rid of the birds that had been filling the channel in my overhead awning on my deck. The Stuff it has a reflective quality and birds don't like that when the sun hits it. After having a piece of PVC pipe put in the awning channel and repeatedly removing the nesting material which the birds rigorously put in the small spaces left around the channel. The pipe did prevent the birds from being able to build an nest but not from putting as much nesting material as possible into any space they could find. In order to disuade the birds from coming around at all, the stuff it has worked this summer and I have been bird nest free for about 3 months. No poop on the deck railings either. It did help that the birds were desperate to build a nest as bird hatching got closer and I took preventitive measures to make sure that did not happern. The Stuff It was just pushed into any area ariound the pipe where it would fit. Hope this helps.
1568432
Go with spayed/neutered barn cats. We had a mice family that moved into our grill. We bought this and peppermint oil; neither worked. We just keep the grill cover open constantly.
2127786
Most likely not. The product works best when it is rolled around a broken object ir even rolled around leaking flat pipe, one without ridges. I don't recommend the product to simply be placed over a Leak without the benefit of wrapping.
568629
Mice were chewing through the vinyl seal on the bottom of my garage door and getting into the garage (several times, more than one place). I repaired it and sprayed it with Ropel. They haven't touched it since, and I only spray it about once a year. So, my guess is that if they are chewing your vinyl or wood siding, it just might work. I doubt that it would work, though, if they are merely squeezing through cracks, as this works by taste. It is extremely bitter, so it deters chewing. How often it would have to be reapplied may depend on how exposed it is to sun and rain.
350326
plastic pipe is fine if there is water in the pipe. you need a way to transport heat along the pipe to avoid hot spots.electrically, the only concern is ground water getting into connections.you should try to contact customer service and confirm that the cable is properly rated for underground use and that the termination is fully sealed.
1592674
I don't use this product on pipes... So I don't know. I think this product is to prevent the heat on what I have covered with the tape. On pipes I believe is reverse, prevent heat get out from pipes to other surfaces.
1817899
Were I you, I would contact the manufacturer of the heat tape or the manufacturer of the pvc pipe. There is a new kind of anti freezing "tape " that is being recommended. It is a copper wire wrapped in some kind of insulator. I am only a consumer.
1938606
I would try that bubble foil insulation. I think its called reflectix or something. It comes in a roll and could be attached with anything like duct tape, velcro, etc. Its R-19 and could be layered to increase insulation properties.
612108
It can but personally me, I would not do that. It gets sticky after awhile so when you plan on removing it, all the leftover adhesive would be on the wires. Heat sleeve or if you don't mind wasting more of the wrap. Double lay the wrap on adhesive on adhesive, the wrap it so there is not mess and zip tie the ends
2186983
I used this product successfully on a water hose to my camper during freezing temps. I did not wind it around the hose but laid it flat against the hose using foam insulation. If you go to the website there is a detailed explaintion of how to use this product in different situations and the warranty info. I would double the length at a minimum if I intented to wrap the pipe, but it would depend on the circumfernce of the pipe. Hope this helps.
551606
Cable can be wrapped any way you want to wrap it, it will still heat. I advise that you insulate all partsof cable with insulation so you don't lose any heat from the cable. I used foam insulation, but any kind of insulation will work as long as it is thick enough.
2001412
There may be better ways, but what's worked for me is to take a stiff wire (like the thickness of a coat hangar) and duct tape the wire i'm trying to snake to the tip of it. Then snake this down from the upper receptacle until it becomes visible at the bottom. If you have insulation in the walls this can complicate things and may require you to stick your arm up - from the bottom receptacle if possible. Good luck...
47605
Not always, it is better to use a plastic wrap as mice love making nesting from fragments of paper, and the bark of your trees. Using a 10 mil plastic over the wrap just at the base of the tree or vine keeps the wrap in place and keeps plant protected, but just at the base say up 4 to 8 inches.
1935351
NO, this product is very specifically designed to be wrapped around the exterior of a water line, in an enclosed area, such as under a home in a crawl space, not in the open weather. You are also suppose to complete the installation by wrapping fiberglass matt insulation around it afterwards and covering that with a wrap of plastic. I don't think any of thoses requirements would work well in your desired application.
1930936
Not well. It's basically wood chips in a pouch. If it stays dry it will be fine... I would try covering unit in hardware cloth - it comes in 1/4 inch squares and that should keep out mice.
1042401
If the question is, furnace pipe that is exposed to the outdoors, to weather, the answer is definitely NO. This wrap is designed for interior furnace ducts and wrapping the outside of the duct to retain heat through the ductwork all the way to the vent.
1824049
I have used it externally and have seen others use it that way also--but that is not to say it was intended to be. Outside the insulation will eventually deteriorate and crack due to weather and sunshine but that will take a while. Best wishes!