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| Authored by: eric76 on Thursday, April 25 2013 @ 11:08 PM EDT |
While I agree that the proper term is "duct tape", because of all the
frequent referral to it as "duck tape" over the years, I think that
the term "duck tape" has become accepted as proper usage. It does
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| Authored by: Zox on Thursday, April 25 2013 @ 11:12 PM EDT |
Actually, Duck Tape (duckbrand.com) is
the original, trademarked version of what's generically referred to "duct
tape."
And "duct tape," despite the name, should not be used for sealing
ductwork; it will eventually fail. There are metallic, non-woven tapes
specifically designed for use on ductwork. [ Reply to This | Parent | # ]
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| Authored by: Anonymous on Friday, April 26 2013 @ 03:23 AM EDT |
According to something I read a while back, the brand ducktape, was not
created originally for sealing ducts.
But I can't find my source anymore, and it may have been unreliable.[ Reply to This | Parent | # ]
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| Authored by: JamesK on Friday, April 26 2013 @ 08:17 AM EDT |
| Actually, it was originally called "duck tape" as it was made
from duck cloth, a type of canvas. The stuff commonly sold as duct tape is
really not suitable for ducts. ---
The following program contains immature
subject matter.
Viewer discretion is advised. [ Reply to This | Parent | # ]
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| Authored by: DannyB on Friday, April 26 2013 @ 09:29 AM EDT |
NASA manned space missions always carry duct tape.
Duct tape is like the force. It has a dark side; it has a light side; and it
binds the universe together.
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The price of freedom is eternal litigation.[ Reply to This | Parent | # ]
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| Authored by: albert on Friday, April 26 2013 @ 11:41 AM EDT |
We call the cloth-based, super strong tape 'gaffers tape'. It's used to attach
lighting and other equipment in the movie biz. It's also used a lot by sound
engineers for location work. Check out any live concert venue. Consumers version
is lighter and weaker. Not suitable for ducts, as the adhesive will dry out and
the cloth will deteriorate over time. True duct tape is aluminum or fiberglass
based. It should be used only for sealing leaks, not for physical connections;
screws are still best for that.
The Mythbusters are probably the worlds experts on the application of duct tape.
See:
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters
My favorite show is: stranded on a desert island with only a skid of duct tape!
I'm not affiliated, etc, etc......
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| Authored by: Tyro on Friday, April 26 2013 @ 02:57 PM EDT |
Duck tape exists, and is a (trademarked?) brand name. I've seen it for sale on
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