I had Blue Monster self-fusing silicon tape on hand during the Texas freeze last month. I was able to repair a burst pipe (a split about 2" long) and it's still holding a month later!

@Survivalgearlists

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome example of how to use it! I’ve got two rolls in my car for an upcoming road trip; just in case.

I used something similar years back, it's thicker and extremely elastic. I had a really old vehicle that I was trying to repair and was moving it about 30 mins to my house when a huge section of the radiator hose blew out. Found it at a store and believe it's from 3M but I TIGHTLY wrapped a few laps around the hole and it was suddenly a fully functional hose again. The self adhesion nature of it and the amount of pressure you can put down with the stretch action it has allowed that pipe to last months longer before a special order came in to properly replace it. This type of tape is a must have for sure but I'd say electrical tape still has a place in certain use cases.

Thank you for this video. i bought tape this months ago and when I opened the package and checked the tape, I thought it was a defective item because it was not sticky. Upset and disappointed, I set it aside and held it for months and never took it back to the store to complain. Again, I was at the hardware store today and having forgotten I bought this tape in the past, I bought it again. Brought it home and again it does not stick. "Aaaaah! I can't believe it, another defective tape". Instead of being angry and setting it aside, I thought it would be best to see what I can learn about this tape on You Tube. And here you are with the answer. Now I have two roles that I'm sure I'll be able to use some day and I will not be tossing them. Haha, Thank you!

@Survivalgearlists

9 ай бұрын

Glad you found the video useful. I keep a roll in each car because you never know if you will have a hose spring a leak; especially if you are on a long road trip.

Used this stuff on a ruptured drain pipe under a kitchen sink. Used all ten feet of it I bought for $4.97. It's a little tricky to work with at first, but there is no possible way I will see a drop of water from that repair. The tape works as the video claims. A plumber would have charged me $100 just to show up. I did a permanent fix for $5. Great stuff.

@tylerhall6455

2 жыл бұрын

lol permanent fix? i dont think so. Maybe a good temporary repair.

@Draknfyre

9 ай бұрын

@@tylerhall6455 Unless damaged by cutting or intentional removal, yes this stuff can do permanent fixes. It's like liquid rubber in a solid form and permanently bonds to itself at the molecular level.

*Excellent* Demo of this product! Thanks!!! I'm about to mend a broken hose in my fish pond. It cracked just a few inches from where it heads up to the waterfall. I was going to use a new coupler (that they DON'T really make for this type of job)....needless to say, I just bought 3 of these. I have enough projects that can always use this tape if needed. And, well, one is for my sons home, too. He'll probably use or need it more than me. Thanks again for the great demo. It TRULY shows it's real capabilities.

Outstanding hands-on demonstration of "how" to use this product !! Quick, straight to the point without showing a bunch of animals, family members, new garage items, your face . . . somebody else's face or a bunch of shenanigans of video bloobers blahhhh!! Good job man !! And yes, I did use the product for a crack/split in my extension cord and it works awesome !! Again, thank you so much for the helpful video !!

@eddymac1916

4 ай бұрын

Agreed. And no begging for likes, subscriptions, smashing the notification bell.....

I've been using the 3m self bonding tape on job for some time. Sealed underwater pump cable splices and opened them after 2 years and there was no trace of water or moisture at all (if applied correctly). Also super good when working in refrigeration applications with low temperature warehouse storage repairs. Now my coolant hose is bulging a bit. Gonna reinforce it with some of it, i bet it will last for another year.

This stuff is amazing, no need to use duct tape ever again. Best of all it leaves no sticky crud behind when you cut it off.

It worked, clear generic silicone tape, on a leaking oil cooler line that has up to 65psi of hot oil in it. It was leaking 1 quart every 200 to 300 miles and now it's leaking none. 350 miles later of mountain, Interstate, and town driving. Used 2 hours of time (half was cleaning hose) and a $7 10' roll of silicone tape that I wanted to test. Took about 30" of clear tape to do one end of the hose while on the car. I prefer the clear as it allows me to see through it. I developed a technique to do it in tight space. Gave it 3 overlapping layers in a different pattern. Straight wrap, diagonal, then straight again. Any pattern works but important to have different seal points of different wrapping and do it as tight as you can, with space provided. Also important to squeeze and rub firmly on it to get each layer to fuse for 5 minutes or so before the next layer and the final layer. If it's higher than 65psi I would also place single double wrapped pieces directly over the leak, for extra strength material before the first layer of the 3 wraps. Or wrap it 4 times.

Thank you for going straight into the instructions. Quick, and very informative. God bless you!

I was half asleep watching this with no sound (coz my 2yo in bed) when I saw the 2 small pieces fuse I didn't hear the wtf Huh? that came from my mouth but I'm impressed! a must buy for me, great upload!

I use this stuff all the time it's great

Good review, thanks for the info.

Oh wow !!! I'm in awe !! What ?? Move over Duck/Duct Tape ! Thanks for the video !!

I used Self fusing silicone tape on a water hose that had a 1 inch cut lengthwise in it, , I even wrapped it several times over, and it instantly leaked all over the place!

Hi and thanks, just a wee tip re' this tape. When you have covered the area needing sealed, at the end, wind the tape around onto the Tape itself to get a nice clean finish.. Wala no dangly bits. Hope that doesn't seem intrusive. Great stuff.

Many thanks for the idea!

I use it as a chainstay protector on my mountain bike.

@superspecky4eyes

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, and best thing of all, when you cut it off, it doesn't leave sticky crud all over your frame. It's the best thing ever.

Its also good for grips on drumsticks. Awesome!

So useful! Thanks for the video. It told me exactly what I needed to know. ❤

Good Tape, High Pressure Waterproof Self Adhesive Tape

It’s heat proof also. I use it on my motorcycle when travelling.

Amazing!

awesome, thx

Oh, my God! Perfect find/timing for me! The coolant started leaking, because somehow the hose got loose. I'm so glad I could get this fixed at least until Tuesday (Memorial Day weekend) when the garage opens. I'll ride my motorcycle until then. But at least I can drive my truck (the one with the coolant leak) to work Monday night and then drop it off Tuesday morning.

@Survivalgearlists

8 жыл бұрын

Glad I could be of assistance.

@chrisgast

8 жыл бұрын

Can this still be removed or is this considered a permanent fix?

@dronexfun8469

7 жыл бұрын

chrisgast I'm not sure if its brand specific but the brand advertised on Banggood says it will work again after rinsing off dirt and dust.

@MrJohnnyDistortion

7 жыл бұрын

@chrisgast If "the hose got loose", then the hose clamp must have been loose. There's no other place a hose can loosen from. So, why didn't you just tighten the hose clamp with a screwdriver?

This man is redefining the the word "survival" if it involves his pick up truck....LOL

We used on under ground telephone cable tube to keep the water out. Cover with electrical tape..

perfect. thanks

You must pull it or stretch it for best adhesion and sealing. Overlap by at least 50%, but I prefer 75%.

This is amazing to keep in your car for emergencies. Plus is works great for vehicle elecrtrical wiring. But it is kind of pricey.

That's the best stuff for electric contacts and car hoses.

@08turboSS

4 жыл бұрын

Don't use it on pressurized hoses or hoses that get hot like radiator hoses or high pressure such as an intake hose or intercooler hoses on turbo and supercharged applications.

Never heard of this, but thanks for sharing!

Great tip. Sub.

Very cool! I need to get some because the heat here in Texas kills duct tape and electrical tape in no time! What are your preferred brands? Thanks

@Survivalgearlists

5 жыл бұрын

Blakehx I haven’t seen any real brand names around silicon tape. I recommend going to Amazon and looking at reviews. I got a red colored tape to make it easy to see when wrapping around a black hose or harness.

@charlesadams1721

5 жыл бұрын

The best is 3M tape. This tape is used in high voltage to prevent tracking. This stuff is amazing. www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/Scotch-Self-Fusing-Silicone-Rubber-Electrical-Tape-70/?N=5002385+3292437112&rt=rud If you ask and buy this stuff, you get a whole roll. There is a plastic liner between the layers, keep that liner of it will bond to itself and you have a silicon version of a hockey puck. It’s great stuff. Near permanent, but be aware you do need to cut it off.

electrical tape doesn't sweat adhesive if you store it properly. even with that said it has terrible adhesive. it always leaves residue behind...

Is there a specific brand you recommend? And where can I buy it? Thank you

@Survivalgearlists

5 жыл бұрын

You can order on Amazon. I haven't seen a brand that is different from one another, its the same product. I prefer a colored tape (red) so I can see where I'm working versus a black tape that is difficult to see if you are taping a hose in the engine bay.

is it a safe option for a permanent repair on brake flexi hoses?

@weeral1

4 жыл бұрын

No.

I hate electrical tape. I've used fusion tape for years but it's also annoying, it has a big flaw, if any dust at all gets on the tape before applying or after, it will peel off and won't ever stick again... If you get oil on the silicone it will also slip and won't stick. I'm a mechanic n I've had it fail a ton of times.. I'm gonna start using kapton tape for electrical insulation and fusion for mostly thermal insulation

@AquaTech225

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with that. You’ll have troubles with laptop also

It's great tape, but it's better to wrap fiberglass tape cover it, to achieve mechanical protection when pipes are dragged on ground.

Used it to patch a radiator hose been on about a month

It's actually not uncommon for wires feeding the hatch to become severed or shorted after time. In my 2000 Elantra wagon, the hatch open dash light turns off when the hatch is open and on when it's closed. I had to disconnect the wiring temporarily to stop the battery from draining. Plan to find the short and fix this summer. This tape seems to be the perfect wrap for after the issue is fixed.

no shit! too many times when I wished i had this!

Is it grippy? Thinking of using on olympic barbell.

@Survivalgearlists

11 ай бұрын

Grippy in a silicone way. Not sticky / grippy. Although, sweaty hands may make it slick.

I prefer clear to see if any slow leaking is occurring.

Will this seal a fuel line? Please respond ASAP thank you

@summertime9629

4 жыл бұрын

He did literally say fuel line @ 4:17 🧐😃

Where do I get this stuff? Looks good for certain repairs on plastics n rubbers esp if you use things like he vulcanizing kit for bicycle inner tube repairs

@Survivalgearlists

5 жыл бұрын

kingkong8974 you can get it on Amazon under silicon tape

@kingkong8974

5 жыл бұрын

@@Survivalgearlists found it this morning at Walmart while looking for inner tube patch kits and Teflon tape. Got all 3 for less than 10 dorras

What is the maximum pressure this tape can withstand ?. Is it useful for pneumatic pressure lines ?.

@Survivalgearlists

4 жыл бұрын

700 PSI according to this website. www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-11847/High-Temperature-Tapes/Silicone-Self-Fusing-Tape-1-x-12-yds-Black

ught it today,have a problem with a radiator hose,a crack in it.

🤔Riiight... I bought some yesterday at the supermarket (Lidl), just for sh!ts and giggles without any clue about its exact use (reason I looked it up). But it says on the box _"Use to patch, tape, seal, and repair":_ Patch? The way I understand the definition of a "patch" is it's a (small) piece of material stuck over something else, which isn't what's meant here (since it'll only stick to itself), right?

So is this product replacing condoms too?

Does it work on pipes that have a slow drip?

@Survivalgearlists

4 жыл бұрын

For a short term solution, you bet.

Would that tape help with a fule line? Is it resistant to gasoline ?

@rappinneallyp

17 күн бұрын

I have the same question

All German cars have this problem not just vw. German cars use sub par electrical components.

its a Rover 25 issue as well!!!!

Just found this video today and I stopped me from using duct tape! I'll try this instead. I've got a leak in my air intake hose 😩

@Survivalgearlists

6 жыл бұрын

ems516 clean the hose around the air leak and wrap this silicone tape very tightly. It is really stretchy stuff so you can get a good tight seal

Everyone has heard of 100 miles-per-hour duct tape , this is like 150 mile-per-hour tape . Don’t leave your truck tool box without it . 121/23

I’m curious of this stuff now. I have a hole in my a/c rubber hose, would this actually seal the hole permanently? This would save me hundreds of dollars if so.

@corvidconsumer

3 жыл бұрын

probably just dont get taze

@demesrvl6761

3 жыл бұрын

I used BlueMonster tape and followed the % stretch and % overlap directions perfectly. I had to use 3 layers and gou out well past the burst area, but it is still holding months later!!

Hi, will it stick to itself again after complete bond in 24 hours? for example, if I tape it on two separate cables, and if someday I put both cable together and the tape touch together, will it get stuck?

@Survivalgearlists

7 жыл бұрын

You won't be able to undo the tape even after a few minutes. You'd have to cut it off and start over. In that 24 hour period you can put tape over the top of the repair you already did and it will stick together. But like I said, you can't "unwind" the tape, it is fused together. Hope that helps.

@charlesting3776

7 жыл бұрын

Do you mean after 24 hours the tape will not self fuse again, if it still self fuse after 24 hours, then there'll be problem.

@Survivalgearlists

7 жыл бұрын

You can add more tape after 24 hours but you will not be able to pull the original tape apart. It will be fused.

@charlesting3776

7 жыл бұрын

because I'm going to wrap it along my earphone cables, which start to disintegrate, and use this tape to act as protection. my concern here is, if it has fully cured after 24 hour, and if I throw my earphone into my bag, I worry that the fusing tape will keep fusing each other and create a mess.

@Survivalgearlists

7 жыл бұрын

Ah, I see what you are trying to do. Being on a cord that will be curled up with itself, it will begin to stick to itself. I suggest getting plastic wire covers that are heat shrink. That will protect your wire but not stick to itself.

Please add link where to buy..thnx for vid.

@Survivalgearlists

5 жыл бұрын

Amazon had me remove links as it is a no no as an Amazon affiliate...I'm no longer an affiliate so here's a link www.amazon.com/Proxicast-Pro-Grade-Weatherproof-Self-Fusing-Electrical/dp/B00K5GW67O/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1CKNR4KAT2ID2&keywords=silicone+tape+self+fusing&qid=1564546497&s=gateway&sprefix=silicone+tape%2Caps%2C444&sr=8-5

how can this stop a leak if it only sticks to itself, doesn't it have to bond to the hoose that has the leak to block the hold?

@Survivalgearlists

7 жыл бұрын

If you wrap it tight enough it will block the leak and the tape fuses to itself making a tight bond.

@Xbot4Life

7 жыл бұрын

Survival Gear Lists Ahh thanks dude. So it doesn't actually bond to the hose itself, more like a very tight sleve?

@Survivalgearlists

7 жыл бұрын

That's exactly it. You just need to be careful on what you apply it to. I had someone wanting to put it on their headphone wire. Since the wire will come in contact with itself at some point, being on headphone wires, it would bind to itself again. Best used for wires, hoses, etc. where it won't move around.

@Xbot4Life

7 жыл бұрын

Survival Gear Lists I get ya now, thanks for that m8

@Survivalgearlists

7 жыл бұрын

No problem. Good luck with what ever you are trying to fix.

Could you use this to repair a bicycle tyre

@Survivalgearlists

7 жыл бұрын

That seems like a great idea. I might have to try it to see if it works in real life.

@scolex8001

7 жыл бұрын

Survival Gear Lists does it work?

Can this be used to repair inner tubes

@kingkong8974

5 жыл бұрын

Inner tube repair ki

@kingkong8974

5 жыл бұрын

Kit

Will this seal a metal brake line?

@Survivalgearlists

6 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use it on a brake line as if you get air into it, your brakes will not work properly or at all. Best to replace the line with a new and correct hose.

@kingkong8974

5 жыл бұрын

No, the brake line needs to handle over 2000 psi. Not safe

Use some Scotch 33+ and u won't have the problem of the cheap tape

Where can I buy it?

@Survivalgearlists

3 жыл бұрын

Amazon has it in several colors

Hey, is it sticky? 😂

@Survivalgearlists

2 жыл бұрын

No, it is not sticky to the touch. It just sticks to itself.

so your hose has a teer and coolant is pooring out this wont temporary fix because it dosent bond to the hose ?

@Survivalgearlists

6 жыл бұрын

shawn cordeiro the tape is so stretchy that it doesn’t need to bond to the hose since it binds to itself. Because it is so stretchy, it will form a very tight seal. Buy some and play with it. It doesn’t cost much.

Why mine does not stick to each other?

@Survivalgearlists

5 жыл бұрын

Alma Lucero May have dust on it or is it old? I noticed that my older tape wouldn’t stick together any longer so I bought some new tape

Is the hose sticky?

@Survivalgearlists

6 жыл бұрын

Noah Beach The silicon tape is not sticky. No glue is used.

@ImAChristianFirst

6 жыл бұрын

I know. I was messing with you because you mentioned it about 10 times in the video LOL. I do appreciate your video. I will be buying some this weekend to try on a leak in a hose on my equinox. Thanks.

@Survivalgearlists

6 жыл бұрын

Noah Beach 👍🏼 Did I mention it’s not sticky?

Is it sticky?

@Survivalgearlists

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Watmough No, not at all, that’s what’s great about it. It does stick to itself pretty quickly though.

@flumpaustin1994

5 жыл бұрын

@@Survivalgearlists I know, you said like 20 times in the video. haha I've used it recently on a hose and it works real good!

I reckon you have not done it properly. The way you have shown it is not totally correct. This tape with not adhesive is not meant to stick together like glue but the principle behind this is using traction(friction). This means it will hold themselves when you stretch the tape and put them together. So in short, one has to stretch the tape a bit and then wrap round (overlapping) the hose where is needed to be repaired or covered up a few round. Once this is done, you can not undo it like what you have shown at the beginning of the video. The only way to remove the tape is to slit it and then throw it away. It can not be reused as it will stick together like a lump.

Guys/gals, use Flex Seal Tape. It works even being applied in water. It will work on everything as long as it doesn't get over 130°F or pressurized like a radiator hose. As for high pressure hoses, gorilla tape.

@demesrvl6761

3 жыл бұрын

Not true!!! It doesn't work under pressure; the company said so on another video where he compared it to silicone self-fusing tape and Flex Seal failed miserably!!

Its called F-4 tape

@darkshadowsx5949

5 жыл бұрын

You can hit Alt + F4 on your keyboard while on amazon to order it.

This silicon self fusing tape will not last more than a few hours at best on any rubber hoses under your hood subjected to heat between 200-300° and pressure between 17-40 psi. Absolutely bogus.

@Survivalgearlists

4 жыл бұрын

Try it for youself. I have. 750-900 PSI From -60℉(50℃)to 500℉(260℃)

@demesrvl6761

3 жыл бұрын

@08turboSS you know not of what you speak, and are in error