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Burgo1


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Hi all, is it possible to use duct tape to join two lengths of duct together.

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-- Edited by Burgo1 on Tuesday 25th of September 2018 09:07:33 PM

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Colin Penrose


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I would but dont know if it is okay. Certainly a short term fix as long as no fumes can enter your caravan.

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Delta18


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Be aware that the ducting can get to in excess of 90c, I don't think the tape would hold up to that.

A friend of mine tried white poly irrigation type 45degree bends in the ducting but they couldn't take the heat.



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Gday...

Rather than duct tape ... give some thought to Tommy Tape here.

Works in extreme temperatures - Can operate in temperature ranges from -65°F to +500°F.

I use Tommy Tape and a couple of the 'copy products' regularly - I no longer use duct tape or electrical tape as this tape has many applications that other media cannot work in.

Cheers - John



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rockylizard wrote:

Gday...

Rather than duct tape ... give some thought to Tommy Tape here.

Works in extreme temperatures - Can operate in temperature ranges from -65°F to +500°F.

I use Tommy Tape and a couple of the 'copy products' regularly - I no longer use duct tape or electrical tape as this tape has many applications that other media cannot work in.

Cheers - John

 I'm a fan of Tommy Tape too & these days find myself using it in preference to electrical tape.

I have a couple of rolls in my Van's bits & pieces container along with Gorilla Glue, another fantastic product.



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Hylife


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You can buy proper heat resistant foil "Duct" tape from Office works but it is not cheap at $20 a 50M roll.
Can handle up to 110C which should be enough.

https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/stylus-reinforced-aluminium-foil-tape-48mm-x-50m-st6115

 

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iana


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Joining sleeves are available from your supplier. That's a thing stainless sleeve and two hose clamps. And yes the exhaust can get bloody hot.

 

Funny how a question can be taken the wrong way. If its the heated air ducting, I can see no problem with using tape. 



-- Edited by iana on Thursday 27th of September 2018 06:02:36 PM

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The warm air (Heater)  outlet is not the exhaust (Burnt gas )  outlet. They are 2 totally different outlets.



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