Thanks for all of the future video ideas! Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): Scotch/3M Super 88: amzn.to/32mZP8m Scotch/3M Super 33+: amzn.to/3gfYNzK Duck Economy: amzn.to/2Ehj0Z1 Duck Professional: amzn.to/34nwux5 Power Gear: www.homedepot.com/p/Power-Gear-3-4-in-x-20-ft-Electrical-Tape-51994/203724497 StikTek: bit.ly/3aQ3tLr Mighty Gadget: amzn.to/2FEFLGz

@jasiahmarvin23

2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster...

@anthonysmith4072

2 жыл бұрын

Could you test if their electrical insulating properties are different? Thanks

@cspark9186

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but these tests have nothing to do with wrapping 480 volt electrical terminals. If you were an electrical contractor in a factory you wouldn't be caught dead with cheap electracle tape. I love your channel. But this is a very bad test. Sorry.

@cspark9186

Жыл бұрын

​@@anthonysmith4072 I agree... Sorry, but these tests have nothing to do with wrapping 480 volt electrical terminals. If you were an electrical contractor in a factory you wouldn't be caught dead with cheap electracle tape. I love your channel. But this is a very bad test. Sorry

@kitame6991

11 ай бұрын

sadly i was expecting an aging test. the 3M electrical tapes i've used after a year had lost practical adhesion leaving only a sticky oily mess and would slowly loosen itself for example, this is rather dangerous fault for something that should be staying permanently on those live wires, as of recent i've been putting shrink tubing on top.

as an electrician who has used miles of tape in the last 18 years. i was kind of disappointed that your experiment did not include any electrical testing. i mean it is electrical tape and its designed use is to electrically insulate conductors. also you kind of touched on it a little bit. but the stickiness of the glue, flexibility and strength of electrical tape is largely dependant on temp. and humidity. please consider these parameters in future tests. (keep your tape in your pocket in the winter)

@stever.7008

5 жыл бұрын

As another electrician who also has used miles of electrical tape, I agree. The cold & heat tests were nice, however tests to see how well the tapes worked when applying in cold and hot would have been nice. As an apprentice, i was told the reason we always used 3M tape was when cold, the cheap tapes could be fully unrolled by holding one end and rolling the whole reel down an aisle. I have also seen personally how ineffective the adhesive can be at lower temps.

@TheMonster1999

5 жыл бұрын

Steve R. Couldn’t you unroll a regular one same way

@stever.7008

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMonster1999 At normal temps you may get a few feet out of a roll of tape. The point was that when cold, the cheaper tapes acted like there was no adhesive at all, while the 3m still performed normally.

@JoeDiGiovanniIV

5 жыл бұрын

My first thought. Especially considering most people dont reach for electrical tape when they need strength holding weight. Really, a long term exposure test in both extremes would tell people better overall, which tape holds up best, over time, when actually being used for, well...electrical

@1I2am3Dani4

5 жыл бұрын

Actually I've read that it's main purpose is/was marking wires.

I've been an electrician for 50 years and have used Scotch Super 33 almost exclusively because of it's reputation for insulating effectiveness. I, also, was impressed by the performance of the Harbor Freight brand. I agree with Francis. I would like to see each tape's insulating abilities through, say 3 layers, one at a time using a digital multimeter. I look forward to each of your videos. Great job!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Your testing is definitely the best on YT. :-)

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much but I think your testing is better! You've got an awesome channel. Thank you checking out the video and commenting!

@billmyke746

6 жыл бұрын

electronicsNmore Mr. Farm has some truly solid methodology indeed. Winning.

@iPtrck

5 жыл бұрын

The best by far

@knlazar08

5 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a test on the various brands of silicon sealant. Curing time, adhesion strength, temperature breakdown, do the high temp ones actually deliver more resistance than the standard ones, etc. I've noticed that they can cost anywhere from 3.00 for a 3 oz tube, to 1.99 for a caulking gun sized tube, so a huge price variation from brand to brand.

one thing to possibly add is a test on ultraviolet light resistance. you could make a light box with a few UVA and UVB lights and expose tape or other materials to it for a set amount of time to replicate the product being used outside. ive seen cheap e-tape turn brittle and break/crack in a few days of sunlight, but ive had super 88 on a antenna feed line outside for 2 years and its still going strong. anyway keep up the good work.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Great recommendation--thank you!

@ke6bnl

6 жыл бұрын

I was amazed how well my coax cable connection help of for years with the 88 as you say, I am now having some fun with liquid electrical tape to see how it holds up. seems years ago the liquid would not last for long and I stopped purchasing it. trying some differant brands now

@chasmosaurus3

6 жыл бұрын

I like rubber splicing tape (self bonding) because it makes a nice waterproof splice. But it has no UV resistance, so I wrap the whole splice with Super 88.

@Jagovanni

6 жыл бұрын

agentjwa good point. UV resilience is also a very important factor for electrical tape.

@SwervingLemon

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent point. Thank you.

Do a ziptie test

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@Northstar4653

6 жыл бұрын

Great job on the electric tape. That ziptie might be good. The plastic on some is another thing that doesn't seem to hold up in our Arizona sun. Just south of me at the old Yucca testing grounds. Volvo is now conducting their how sun destroys plastic tests. They lay out plastic parts on boards that turn during the day to keep them in direct sun.

@_P0tat07_

6 жыл бұрын

I second this!

@phil2156

6 жыл бұрын

Project Farm if you do the zip tie test please include thomas and betts, they're the best I've personally used

@Northstar4653

6 жыл бұрын

Going to check them out.

I always use only Scotch in harsh conditions in extreme environments. We’ve had other brands but nothing touches Scotch 23 + Scotch 88 + Scotchkote Electrical Coating FD combination. The ONLY thing that stands up to the rigors of the tropics, the intense UV rays everyday, years worth of waterproof insulation, and extreme temperatures of the arctic was a combination of tapes and a liquid: First, use Scotch 23 (the BEST self-amalgamating tape on the planet) by stretching it and wrapping exposed cable splice. But Scotch 23, although has VERY GOOD waterproofing and the very best electrical insulation, just rots away if used by itself with UV rays. Scotch 88 provides excellent adhesion that last years on Scotch 23 tape, and resists UV degradation more than any other tape I’ve ever used. This test should have tested UV degradation. Then, to protect against salt water splash, one must finish by brushing on Scotchkote Electrical Coating FD coating. None of those three will ever work by themselves; but for quick repairs and cable splices at sea in extreme conditions, all three are REQUIRED, and no other combination works nearly as well. source: I live at sea, and have worked with various tapes for decades.

@Preinstallable

4 жыл бұрын

This needs more likes!

@0000Sierra117

4 жыл бұрын

Very informative!

@wb5mgr

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve waterproofed many connections, and what I typically use is a courtesy wrap of scotch 88, then a wrap of scotch 2228, covered by a 2nd layer of scotch 88 finally covered by a Heat Shrink Sleeve that has the glue inside...

@timothymartin7581

3 жыл бұрын

scotchcoat is amazing but it needs to come in ketchup packets , have seen too many brush cans harden up and waste a very expensive product

@greekveteran2715

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the information about electrical tapes! That's pure gold for me, because I didn't even know, that you have to apply different layers of tapes, to do a proper job and cover everything. Thank you very much!!

The things you do to make these videos for us is amazing! You can't find a tool to stretch the tape so you get out your welder and some pipe and make it yourself. Thank you for doing what you do to give us this quality, unbiased content!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

No lawnmowers were damaged during the filming of this video.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

LOL! You're right!

@TCPUDPATM

5 жыл бұрын

A rarity!

I really appreciate the effort you put in these videos.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Out of all the channels I would say this is the most informative with avenues that are closer to actual applications then any other I've found. Keep up the great job!You have my vote. TOOL DOCTOR

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I will never skip an ad on your channel. Thank you for the honest unbiased reviews.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Super 33 doesn’t turn to nasty black goo after even years in the sun. Work pays for it so that is all I use. It even outlasts cable ties for securing a wire to a pipe in south fl sun.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

It's a great tape.

@bryancromwell9625

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, That is the real test. Cheap electrical tape sucks after it's been applied for a while and comes gooey

@oso1165

5 жыл бұрын

bull shit it outlasts cable ties lol. maybe if you're using the cheap white shit

@SwervingLemon

5 жыл бұрын

@@oso1165 Most cable ties are nylon and will eventually dry out and become brittle. Super88 is a vinyl base and seems nearly impervious to the elements and doesn't sag much in the heat. White cable ties and black cable ties are essentially the same but the pigment in the black ones give them slight UV resistance. Near pointless, as it's not the UV exposure that normally causes them to fail as much as it's the embrittlement from drying out.

@TheMonster1999

5 жыл бұрын

Work pays for it?

Ive been using Scotch 88 for a while and it is much better than the Harbor freight stuff I was using. The harbor freight tape has a really short shelf life and after about a year in use the tape loosens up and is all gooey and hard to remove. The scotch 88 is easy to remove but won't come loose on its own and it won't turn gooey after several years in use.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

I really like Super 88 too.

@c.e.kestner4051

5 жыл бұрын

The Harbor Freight stuff is great for hanging up targets.

"Hunny, where are all the dinner plates?"

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

lol. Yes, I had some explaining to do.

Excellent video, love your stuff it’s super informative and I’ve used some of your stats when picking products, keep up the awesome content!

33+ hands down favorite, soft and flexible

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

It's a great tape.

@brandobashin4838

4 жыл бұрын

Iv always used the super88

@Suohinku

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm What you should have also tested would have been the electrical insulation ability. As I noticed many tapes only mention some power limit, but what is important is actually the voltage the electrical tape can insulate.

@Kuro_kon

4 жыл бұрын

@@brandobashin4838 at that point I just use their linerless splicing tape

@diox8tony

3 жыл бұрын

@@brandobashin4838 Super 88 is thicker than 33+. This thickness causes it to be hard to apply to small wires (the main purpose of the tape), every little wrinkle builds up and it causes a lot of air gaps in the tape when wrapped around itself. Super 33+ is flexible and thin, it is so easy to bend and stretch into the correct place. I will never use another tape. thin and flexible is the best.

For wiring, Super 88 is my go-to. Glad to see it did so well.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

It's a great tape!

Another great test! We really appreciate the work you put in. Thank you!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

You have answered so many questions I've had in my head for a while now. I love your channel, you have some of the best content on here. I always look forward to watching your videos for knowledge and the entertainment. Thank you for your time you put into your videos we really do appreciate it.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Project Farms wife “Honey where have all my plates gone?!?!”

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

LOL! Yes, I had to time using the plates while she was away from home. Worked out great!

@gt20modding88

6 жыл бұрын

Project Farm She sees the video. “Why did you tape hooks to my plates?!?!?”

how did they smell after lighting them

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mustie1, I didn't notice the smell since I wear a respirator. You've got a GREAT channel. Thanks for taking time to check out the video and comment!

@averyalexander2303

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to head that you were wearing a respirator.

@bairfamilyfarm1336

6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. I do alot of scrapping and have smelled many tapes, but there nothing like the fumes of electrical tape.

@mrtechpat

6 жыл бұрын

Project Farm what kind of respirator do you have or recommend? Would it work for strong epoxies and urethanes?

@mrhatch117

6 жыл бұрын

But you didn’t test the most important factor of electrical tape...... it’s resistance to flow electricity or its breakdown voltage

I just wanna say, the detail you go into with these tests and the things you do and the data you provide is phenomenal. Thank you.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I love your channel! You put so much thought into delivering the most honest and thorough reviews.Thank you.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I love the ingeniuos ways you find to test all this stuff. Very well done. Love this series.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I prefer the Super 33+ for most uses and the Super 88 for wrapping larger items like refrigerant lines or wiring harnesses...

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting on this. I like Super 33+ too.

@WBush-uc9pe

6 жыл бұрын

JeepCollector91 If you use electrical tape on refrigerant lines, do you use refrigerant line insulation on electrical supplies? 8-D Must make life verrrry interesting for you!

@jeepcollector91

6 жыл бұрын

+W. Bush On residential applications I always used electrical tape to protect the insulation on the line set for the few feet from where it penetrates the exterior of the home to where it is brazed to the condensing unit.

@mostmusketboy

6 жыл бұрын

We always use super 33 +

@twiz8789

6 жыл бұрын

JeepCollector91, same here. Been an HVAC guy for 30+

“and with that, let’s get the testing underway” favorite thing to hear at 2 AM when I am binge watching KZread. Could you test (not sure how) some fuel stabilizers/ethanol additives? Happy new year!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! for the video idea!

Hi Project Farm, we're so glad to see your appreciation for Scotch® Super 88! Thanks for the love!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Super 88 won the competition and is my product of choice for applications requiring electrical tape. Thanks again.

@jcs137

5 жыл бұрын

Woogooo

@flhusa1

5 жыл бұрын

super 88 is the industrial version of 33+. wish i could buy the super 88 telephone linemans version at a store. the wider roll.

@jcs137

5 жыл бұрын

Go to 3M.com or call and see who carry’s it in you4 area of Canada. There is also 22 which is thicker than 88.

Kind of missed the point of electrical tape though. It's not there to be strong is there to insulate. The scotch 88 is definitely the best and some of your test show that. If you just need to wrap something up get the cheap stuff. If it is a serious electrical connector that someone could wander into and handle and be hurt it's hard to beat most Scotch products

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the constructive feedback.

@chuckgrenci6404

5 жыл бұрын

What I want in an electrical tape is, of course electrical resistance, but also very important is for the tape to be able to be wrapped upon itself and remain secure to itself (not unroll or leave the connection to become exposed. That would involve extended time tests to see how it remained adhered to itself and how it reacted or how it didn't react to the elements. That perhaps , at least some, were beyond the scope of the tests. My go-to tape is the Scotch 33.

@larrywebb8309

4 жыл бұрын

Chuck Grenci how about wrap small zip ties around the electrical tape wrap job

@dandearman2871

4 жыл бұрын

Here is a way to keep the tail of the tape from coming loose. Most people stretch the tape a little as they wrap their work. At the end of the wrap quit stretching the tape and leave a couple of inches that is not stretched. Take this last bit of tape and finish the wrap without stretching it and your tape will stay in place and not pull off. I also like 33.

@stalelemonproduction

4 жыл бұрын

And mighty gear is garbage

please try self pleasure lube in a crank case. I want to see if it can handle *intense friction*

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@ashishdutt1914

6 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@ashishdutt1914

6 жыл бұрын

WTF! I snorted so bad on this at 2am.

@joetaylor010

6 жыл бұрын

Ernest with the important suggestions...

@Daydreaminginmono

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, a silly, yet strangely interesting idea. Hope to see it!

I have always been impressed with your process of keeping the tests fair and unbiased. Love your channel.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

and also thanks for all of your videos, i really enjoy watching them, and sometimes i go back to things i have watched

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

You forgot to test them under water^^ Like when you use it to hold your bumper in place, can you drive under the rain ? Except than that, this is a very well made and scientific video

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Great constructive feedback--thank you!

I know those strength tests are going to be useful, but electricians and electronics use them to isolate wires , not as duck tape. So, it would be useful if you tested its electrical resistance whith a megger (like a multimeter, but can measure los of Momhs), for example, joining two pieces of #10-14 AWG, wrapping one lap op tape and then some metallic fabric (to not puncture the tape) and testing it. Good vídeo, anyways, keep on doing 'em.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

This is a great recommendation--thank you!

@jameskrivitsky9715

6 жыл бұрын

Very good point ! When I worked for AT&T as a splicer / repair tech, I found some vinyl tapes were electrically too conductive ( due to adhesive properties ) to be used on wires with "pulp / paper " insulation. It was recommended to use PAPER TAPE which was designed to insulate good as well as to keep groups of wires together in splice closures. "Electrical tape" would cause high resistance shorts and cross voltage especially when higher voltage circuitry was becoming common - T-1's and special circuits with higher frequencies. J K

@workingguy6666

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. Another factor I've seen is one that seemingly can only be done with time (or perhaps ozone exposure?) - that some tapes become brittle, and can cease holding together the wire bundles.

@13FRAMER

6 жыл бұрын

try to get some linemans electrical tape.

@g6qwerty

6 жыл бұрын

you could see how much tape it takes to insulate a spark plug wire, that's bad and leaking spark out.

I love that you are putting the metric values beside the imperial ones. That makes the video a whole lot easier to comprehend for my non-US mind. Thanks for that!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to do this!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Because I've worked for a tape factory if you want to really test quality, you would want to run each one of these tests at least 10 times per brand and make a spreadsheet with deviation. That way you'll see which one is the most consistent, because quality on every kind of tape is all about consistency.You may think a harbor freight broke at 5 kgs but if you test it one meter further, it may break at 3 kgs. I want to thank you for the conversion to metric, I really appreciate it :D

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

All great points and thanks for commenting!

@Mprikiman

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@krannification

6 жыл бұрын

I'm a student in mechanical engineering, and I approve what Jonathan Smith said. Having multiple runs for any test eliminate variable such as imperfection that can be found in the product or sometime in the product used to do the test (like the rusty bolts with penetrating fluid you did) Your videos ideas are great tho! please continue to do them they are super interesting!

Biggest problem I have with tape is how it sticks to wet surfaces and how it reacts to fuel, petrol and diesel. 👍

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Great point!

We really appreciate all the effort you put into this, awesome as usual 👍🏻

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I absolutely enjoy all of your reviews.Very creative, and professional testing. Keep'em coming!!!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Try a self taping screw test i keep getting crap ones that the tip dulls before its through sheet metal or the break.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@ricksimpson2167

6 жыл бұрын

jesse serfling ,, anything larger than a,,,S 12. For metal framing,,. You have to drill at least the eighth inch hole first,,. I used to do a lot of steel doors hardware and bathroom partitions,,. Mostly all drilled and tapped,,. A company called Fastenal is the best to buy Fasteners from,,. !!!

@Stacy_Smith

6 жыл бұрын

Rick Simpson They sell their own brand of bottled water as well, believe it or not.

@ricksimpson2167

6 жыл бұрын

Stacy Smith ,,, it probably has too much,,, iron,,,. In it for my taste ,,. !!!

@ucitymetalhead

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I would like to see which are best i love those types of screws.

I'd like to see an electrical jump preventative test.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

Always excited to see a new video is out! Been meaning to for a while, but your content is well deserving of a Patreon subscription and I finally pulled the trigger! Keep up the great work!

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for supporting the channel!

Thank you for all these videos. They are endlessly entertaining and informative.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I really appreciate the thoroughness of your videos. I have used about have of tapes. My personal favorite has always been scotch supper 33+ it's not cheap but has always worked well for me. I actually prefer a lower tinsel strength because its easier to RIP. Sounds like a small think but when you do it 10s of times a day it's a big deal. Also it seems like it goes on well without wrinkles. My dad has been an electrician for 40 years and that's the only tape he uses he pushed his bias on to me. Lol I use the commercial electric and the rolls from grainger regularly they both suck

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@WSKRBSCT

5 жыл бұрын

Super 33+ is all I ever used when I installed car audio. It is super easy to apply. I think that the amount of flexibility in the tape actually makes it adhere better. I cannot tell you how many installs I came across where cheap tape was used and the tape had simply fallen off. I cannot recall that happening once with Super 33+.

I’d be interested to see which has the best stretch while cold. That’s a huge issue for electricians in the winter time.

@RRaucina

Жыл бұрын

scotch 33 is tops in the world, anywhere any time any thing.

You seem pretty excited in the past couple of videos, well we are too! Thank you for putting the effort in covering all the variables

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I just want to say thank you so much.. doing this for people.. that’s very nice of you..

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

As an electrician at U. S. Steel, I use the Scotch Super 33 all the time. Always impressed with how strong & stretchy it is. Only thing it can't survive is accidentally getting sprayed with heavy duty degreaser. Turns the adhesive into a gooey mess. Anyway, you got me hooked with your crazy experiments. Keep up the good work!

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

It's a great product! Thank you!

@gregl2249

Жыл бұрын

Does friction tape pass code?

Harbor Freight just sold out of electrical tape.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@ericbuist8218

6 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised the HF tape did as well as it did. I used to work for an electrical contractor and used many tapes over the years. I tried the HF tape a few times and where it really failed was during the winter. Below freezing or so it would become very brittle, easily cracking and splitting apart if flexed or stretched even slightly, and the adhesive would barely hold. That was about 6-8 years ago; looks like they have made improvements since then.

@leonardokim

6 жыл бұрын

Considering the price, it's pretty impressive! Too bad it's not flame retardent. Which is the most important in my opinion.

@thomasstrickland0

6 жыл бұрын

SGT ROCK it’s all made in China unfortunately. Even the good stuff. We are making a comeback and harbor freight is selling more American made stuff these days.

@Summit900

6 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of people that use HF electrical tape and swear by it. In fact, a huge amount of the lists of best HF tools on KZread have the electrical tape.

Always informative keep up the awesome work

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Another great, well thought out test. Thank you again!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

just wanna say: i freaking love your vids man!!!!

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice vid. I do marine electronics for a living and use tons of electrical tape. Scotch 88 and 33 are awesome but the best bang for your buck by a long shot is 3M Temflex it's about a dollar a roll and the stretch and adhesion are amazing even in cold weather. Only strange thing I found is the colored tapes don't stretch as well as the plain black

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation on 3M Temflex. I've never used it.

@flybyairplane3528

4 жыл бұрын

NovaNinja hi, the COLOURED TAPES ARE NOT ELECTRICAL, ITS ONLY USE IS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF WIRES , CHEERS FROM NJ 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@brianblithe2271

Жыл бұрын

Which number ? (for instance i see on amazon 3m temflex 175, or 165, or 1700 etc.) ?

@NovaNinja_

Жыл бұрын

@@brianblithe2271 They stopped making it. I haven't been able to get it for about a year. From what I'm told by my supplier, it was too good and people weren't buying the more expensive stuff. The temflex on the market now is garbage

@brianblithe2271

Жыл бұрын

@@NovaNinja_ Bad news bro, pisses me off too, why dont they just sell those type brands on amazon where intelligent people look up the best ? thanks

This is the most refreshing channel on KZread, don't change and keep up the hard work! Yeah the super 88 and super 33 is what we using in the telecommunications world. No compromises. I'm happy with that.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really just wanted to say I'm so ecstatic that your channel is doing well :) Keep up the good work!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

For electrical tape, shouldn't they be tested for electrical resistance?

@FrenchValleyAirport

6 жыл бұрын

They're all electrically resistance as they isolate. The flame test proves what happens if there is a short.

@ojjenkins7110

6 жыл бұрын

yup, he didn't do a voltage test

@jaxturner7288

6 жыл бұрын

Tnb Spotter ohm reading for resistance would be off all know scales. Amount of electrical insulation they provide is tested and rated by UL. (Underwriter laboratory’s). 2 standard wraps =600v worth of protection is required for certification.

@ClumsyCars

6 жыл бұрын

Jax Turner damn, I've been using too much tape, I must be good for at least 2400 volts. 😂

@jaxturner7288

6 жыл бұрын

pdgeman lol me too, it’s just, I can’t see those dang electric pixies n I heard they go whatever way they want, and they definitely sting in groups of 100 or more so I wrap it 5-6 times on car stuff n 8-10 times on house stuff. Just insurance because I don’t want them sneaking out and ganging up on me.

Was hopeing that 3m temflex would be in it as I've always said it's the best. Been using it in the industry for 10 years.. great video as always man!

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@FreedomExperiment

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Temflex is excellent.

@travisjohnston2369

4 ай бұрын

Temflex doesn’t have that stretch like super 33 despite the name

@SeanCMonahan

3 ай бұрын

​@@travisjohnston2369 Temflex sounds like it's going for flexibility, not necessarily stretch-ability. Stretchy things tend to be flexible, but not all flexible things are stretchy. For example with synthetic ropes, a Nylon (aliphatic polyamide) rope will stretch 5 times more than one made from Kevlar (aromatic polyamide) under the same load (20-25% elongation vs. 3.5% elongation).

@travisjohnston2369

3 ай бұрын

@@SeanCMonahan interesting. Good point. I wonder what the advantage of more flex/less stretch would serve.

Thank you for your videos. Always entertaining and useful to watch.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Another great series of testing! I hadn't thought of Electrical tape tests but when I saw it, it seemed to be an obvious choice :) We've always used Scotch tape in our shop and I'm glad to see it perform as I would have hoped compared to the others

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, Scotch seems to do the best.

Thank you for including the metric system.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Totally great to put the cheap tape to test, ! Thanks

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Just subscribed, love these type of videos thank you for such great reviews

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I've watched tons of your videos, they all amaze me and i really appreciate the time you put into making them..Keep up the good work,, Thanks.🤗

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I love these videos! But personally, I would like to see each test repeated several times for each tape and an average taken so it would be more representative. That said, I completely understand time constraints and difficulty setting all of this up. Keep up the good work!

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation.

@Degalfox

5 жыл бұрын

Well these products should be under quality control and theres a standard for that quality. I agree with repetitive tests but also the products should be consistent in quality regardless

5:55 You should have had the tape-strips farther apart, so that the heat and flames of one strip would not affect its neighboring strip. You saw at 6:17 how both strips caught fire as a result of their being too close together.

Fabulous videos time after time! Thanks

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great test, I love these real world tests you do that can help all of us .Thanks again.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fed up with lower qualities one can find by local shops, I online bought Scotch super 88 and I don't regret my buying, even for 16€ the box.

You did wipe those plates down with alcohol before applying the tape right?

Great test. Useful information. Thanks 👍

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

You have great non bias videos and love the research you do for us. Keep the videos coming .

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Another VERY well done test Commander and I bet your place is starting to look like Underwriters Laboratories with all the test stands. I just get whatever the store has BUT if I'm really concerned about a splice or whatever, I solder it together and heat shrink tube it. Then maybe put some tubing (wire loom) over it with zip ties. I don't like shorts. Thanks again, Commander and BLESSINGS 2 yall!

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Lewie, Thank you very much! Yes, I don't know what to do with all of the test equipment. I know I'll need it in the future. So, I don't want to dismantle it. As usual, your strategy for handling repairs is impeccable! Heat shrink tube is the way to go for sure. I don't like shorts either. Hope all is well with yall!

@lewiemcneely9143

6 жыл бұрын

Rainy but no forest fires and Happy Memorial Day Commander!

@martinlumber

6 жыл бұрын

Heat shrink would be another good test!

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Lewie, thank you! Hope you enjoy Memorial Day too!

@justbuggin67

6 жыл бұрын

Yes either heat shrink or F-4 tape. F-4 tape is keeping most of the USAF flying right now

Settle it one and for all!! Does engine oil brand REALLY make a difference. Penzoil, Castrol, Mobil, Quaker State, Shell, and Store brands.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

Keep up the awesome testing thanks

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Once again great video keep up the good work bud!!!!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I love Scotch Super 88 as well!

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

It'll be my go-to tape in the future for sure.

@SlipFitGarage

6 жыл бұрын

I like Super 88, too. However it's also much thicker than other electrical tapes because it's meant for covering bare electrical connections were you need to build up insulation thickness quickly.... Such a split bolt connectors. Because it's thicker, that also means it's not as pliable in other situations like extremely tight areas. It definitely has its purpose but for everyday electrical tape Super 33 + is the way to go.

Once I quickly needed some electrical tape, bought some white electrical tape and it didn't stick at all, seemed like someone forgot to add the adhesive at the factory

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have some electrical tape that comes in the color variety pack and they don't seem to stick very well at all.

@squidcaps4308

6 жыл бұрын

Same, have bought them in a rainbow pack and sometimes there is just no adhesive left at all, some of it will stick to the wrong side or is completely gone.. Store brand has been good enough so far, i've never used 3M or any namebrands..

@shadowpotatoe9482

6 жыл бұрын

There is types of tape that are like a wrap, they stretch well and seal well but have no adhesive and need something to hold them together.

@bmxscape

6 жыл бұрын

i pictured you trying to wrap up electrical connections with teflon tape

@ariash18able

6 жыл бұрын

that's called teflon tape. for threads of gas or water pipes...

Great test! Keep up the good work

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I am glad how you gave a well-rounded, real user test regimen, including flame resistance. Aspects like that make a real impact on repairs and are often overlooked by lab techs. Not sure where you learned your methods but they are both thorough and easy to appreciate for regular folks. Working at 3M, I wish our product engineers would have more of those qualities. Keep up the good work.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks for sharing.

what about putting these tapes in an oven with a weight on it to see wich one performs the best as you raise the temprature

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Great recommendation--thank you!

Definitely a sticky subject this one... :P

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thank you!

@michaelblacktree

6 жыл бұрын

Looks like this video was _taped_ in advance...

@_P0tat07_

6 жыл бұрын

That was tacky

@rigormortis08

6 жыл бұрын

Y'all are killing me! Lol

@twocvbloke

6 жыл бұрын

Guess we're on a roll... :P

Excellent video!! I’ve been using super 33 for almost 20 years. About 12 years professionally. Because of your excellent video I will give the harbor freight a shot next time I’m in need. Thanks again!!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Awesome job..as always a great video..very thorough

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Not to mention that the Scotch brands have a smaller core. I believe you get more product per roll with them. 33+ and 88 are the go-to tapes of choice for my family. My dad was an electrician and he's used them for years!

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are great tapes!

@raderjohnson3890

5 жыл бұрын

The smaller diameter roll also enables you to get into smaller spaces when wrapping.

how about masking tape? some cant be removed after a few days in the sun, some domt stick at all. would be a cool episode !

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@lktn62

6 жыл бұрын

my pleasure, i really enjoy your videos! greetings from germany ;)

@lktn62

6 жыл бұрын

Project Farm just came to my mind:(for masking tape) testing if the tape protects the surface under it from paint (maybe paint can get under the tape?)

Congrats on 500k subscribers great videos

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love the channel man!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have used quite a few brands of electrical tape over the years, but the Harbor Freight is by far my favorite, and not just for the cost. I mainly use it for routing of automotive wiring, which is subjected to quite a lot of heat for long periods of time, below freezing temperatures, and different types of chemicals. Almost every other type of tape ends up leaving this nasty, sticky residue on wires after a few months/years of heat cycles, with Scotch being among the worst offenders in my experience. Even if the tape stays on (it often will slide right off once the adhesive breaks down like that) if you need to pull it off to access those wires again you are left with a mess and even reapplying that same tape it will have trouble staying adhered. Harbor Freight tape (they changed brands around two years ago, but the properties are pretty similar) usually leaves no residue or in high heat areas (such as around the exhaust manifolds) just leaves a tiny amount that is easily removed. I also use it to protect delicate parts/surfaces from welding slag. I used it protect the cylinder walls on an engine block when removing a stuck cylinder head bolt and just stuck it on the uncleaned, oily surface since it only had to stay there for a few minutes. To my amazement, when I went to pull it off it had actually adhered pretty well to that oily surface. It seems to stick to most things and makes a great wrap for hand tools. It is holding on the butylene overmolding on one of my impact wrenches and has had several baths of ATF and other assorted beatings, but not even the tail end has come loose. My radiator hose was cut open by the alternator fan on a bumpy road once, I taped it up with HF electrical tape and a few zip ties. At the end of my long drive home, I couldn't find any signs of leakage from the patched hose. TLDR: Harbor Freight electrical tape, which can be had for $0.50 a roll, is absolutely my go-to.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting on the HF tape. I had great success with it in the testing, but I wonder if the quality varies somewhat. Some people mentioned issues with the adhesive losing grip over time. Again, I didn't have any issues with it and the price is terrific!

I’ve always gotten the big logs of elect tape from harbor freight. Have u done a test yet on zip ties? I’ve had a mobile farm mechanic tell me he’s seen a difference with zip ties such as NAPA vs harbor freight. Says the cheaper ones will break easier , & also get weathered & brittle & break.

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@anonymousfarm4703

6 жыл бұрын

Project Farm another good idea is the thick 3M double sided adhesive tape. (Like the permanent kind that is a few mm thick ). I’ve always used 3M for sticking on permanent things on my truck, including on LED under lights for my truck. The foam Liner on the top lid of my truck tool box keeps coming loose. (Cheap factory glue job). I tried 3M Tape & the foam lid liner doesn’t want to stay on. So the other day I found a thick double sided gorilla tape, similar to the 3M type. I haven’t tried it yet , but I have a feeling the Gorilla will be much better! I’ve never had a problem with 3M before until this truck box. I’ve always used it for sticking on all kinds of accessories, emblems, ect.

I absolutely love the information you provide! As an electrician I would like to see the difference in brands when the role of tape is chilled in the freezer and then the tape is applied, it's a big problem for electricians like me. You rock keep it up!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video idea.

You keep making videos and I'll keep hitting that like button :)

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Interesting video. I use 3M 33 and 88. They have a much differnt feel than cheap tapes to me. 88 I use where I want a thicker stronger taping (cuz it’s thick!) 33 is thinner and more elastic and more versitile. Someone told me they are the best because they are approved for use in nuclear facilities... fact??

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

I like both of those tapes a lot!

It would be nice to have the price per unit I.e dollars per meter just a suggestion

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Great feedback. Thank you!

@TheRoadhammer379

6 жыл бұрын

Do your own math, how lazy are you? He gave us the price per roll/ and the length of tape per roll. Smh

Always a great video!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That's some very thorough testing, thank you.

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I like the 33+. It's great. You want flexibility

@ProjectFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting.

Electrical tape but no insulation testing

Hi sir, i only wanted to say congratulations for all the effort that you put on every single video, sometimes I didn't even watch it for the info itself, I watch it because of the passion that is delivered on every episode, and that is saying a lot. Greetings from Argentina

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and greetings

Just subscribed today! Love your videos!!!

@ProjectFarm

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!