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[–] 2 points 15 hours ago (4 children)

But what kind of tape is this? Wide electrical?

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  • [–] 4 points 10 hours ago

    The linked paper says 73mm-wide 27m-long branded high-quality black duct tape, so I'd guess it's Gorilla Tape, which is well known in the UK and consistent with that description.

    They also tested three other types of tape; details are in the paper.

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  • [–] 1 point 12 hours ago (2 children)

    Aka gaffer tape, cloth tape. Not an electrical tape, it's a general purpose, fix nearly anything tape. Given the name, originally designed to quick fix ducts!

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  • [–] 6 points 9 hours ago* (1 child)

    I don't think gaffer tape would hold up to water. I think this is legit super sticky duct tape like for ducts, not just keeping electrical cords in place so people don't trip on them.

    Source: I gaffed for a couple summers

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