2006-11-26 03:38:15 · 16 answers · asked by Roly 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have used it in an emergency, but it is not really a suitable substitute
2006-11-26 03:47:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Absolutely not. Duct tape can conduct electricity. In fact, some types of duct tape are very good electrical conductors. Using duct tape for electrical tape is a recipe for disaster.
3M / Scotch makes a line of excellent electrical tape products. Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl is the de facto standard "black tape."
Check out http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/utilities_telecom/oem_electrical/node_R5MTBSFVGPbe/root_GST1T4S9TCgv/vroot_GSHBRQT7DVge/gvel_BBGZX3B1QGgl/theme_us_oemeletrical_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html for a list of 3m electrical tapes.
2006-11-26 11:50:43 · answer #2 · answered by TimDunfee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO NO Duct tape has no insulation value you get the mess knocked out of you or cause a fire
2006-11-29 22:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by laydbacklollar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duct tape can be used as anything...except electrical tape
2006-11-26 11:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Syd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol with the many uses i would think so but my answer is no its cannot be used like electrical tape and why uh i have no idea but i figure i better tell you something safer than not. Be careful with the wires buzz.
2006-11-26 11:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by Thebronx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not usually since electrical tape is made to insulate from a certain voltage...(up to 600 volts i believe_) duct tape is not rated for such
2006-11-26 11:39:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
duct tap;e can be used for anything, they keep duct tape on the space staion no electrical tape they use it as all purpose goodness
2006-11-26 11:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by Ian B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hell no. Go get the real electrical tape. They are so cheap.
2006-11-26 11:39:06 · answer #8 · answered by Mumbling Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, use electrical tape. It's much safer.
2006-11-26 11:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by Red1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it would all depend. Do you want whatever you are fixing to perhaps catch on fire, then yes, you could use it. If you want to be safe and not have to worry about electrical fires, then no, don't use it.
2006-11-26 11:47:27 · answer #10 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋