Rescue tape - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ppppenguin · 7th Jun 2011, 7:51 am

This looks like a more advanced version of self-amalgamating tape. Has anyone found it useful for either vintage or modern applications?

http://www.flightstore.co.uk/rescue-tape.asp

newlite4 · 7th Jun 2011, 9:18 am

This looks like good stuff Jeffrey, I do find that self-amalgamating tape can take a few minutes to "bind", maybe this is better.

Neil

Peter.N. · 7th Jun 2011, 11:45 am

Looks useful - if its as good as it says.

Peter

Mike Phelan · 7th Jun 2011, 4:52 pm

I use self amalgamating tape to bind the ends of fabric-covered mains leads so they don't fray.

richrussell · 7th Jun 2011, 4:59 pm

I have also used it to stop cloth covered cable from fraying.

jay_oldstuff · 7th Jun 2011, 6:53 pm

I use this stuff at work, I always keep a role in the van for repairing damaged insulation on TRS and Soccapex cables when out on an event. very good stuff and very strong but not cheep.

Jay

mark pirate · 7th Jun 2011, 8:26 pm

That looks like good stuff, I may treat myself to a reel!

Mark

richrussell · 8th Jun 2011, 1:47 pm

Make sure you don't put the reel on it's side - otherwise it'll glue itself to the bench.

7th Jun 2011, 7:51 am	#1
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Rescue tape This looks like a more advanced version of self-amalgamating tape. Has anyone found it useful for either vintage or modern applications? http://www.flightstore.co.uk/rescue-tape.asp

7th Jun 2011, 9:18 am	#2
newlite4 Octode Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bath, Somerset, UK. Posts: 1,806	Re: Rescue tape This looks like good stuff Jeffrey, I do find that self-amalgamating tape can take a few minutes to "bind", maybe this is better. Neil __________________ preserving the recent past, for the distant future.

7th Jun 2011, 11:45 am	#3
Peter.N. Dekatron Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charmouth, Dorset, UK. Posts: 3,601	Re: Rescue tape Looks useful - if its as good as it says. Peter

7th Jun 2011, 4:52 pm	#4
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,609	Re: Rescue tape I use self amalgamating tape to bind the ends of fabric-covered mains leads so they don't fray. __________________ Mike.

7th Jun 2011, 4:59 pm	#5
richrussell Heptode Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 979	Re: Rescue tape I have also used it to stop cloth covered cable from fraying.

7th Jun 2011, 6:53 pm	#6
jay_oldstuff Octode Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 1,074	Re: Rescue tape I use this stuff at work, I always keep a role in the van for repairing damaged insulation on TRS and Soccapex cables when out on an event. very good stuff and very strong but not cheep. Jay __________________ The light at the end of the tunnel is probably the headlight of an oncoming train

7th Jun 2011, 8:26 pm	#7
mark pirate Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK Posts: 5,185	Re: Rescue tape That looks like good stuff, I may treat myself to a reel! Mark

8th Jun 2011, 1:47 pm	#8
richrussell Heptode Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 979	Re: Rescue tape Make sure you don't put the reel on it's side - otherwise it'll glue itself to the bench.