I've noticed that not all duct tape is created equal. I'm not sure how to
tell the quality, but if it's Frost King brand, it's pretty much worthless.
BTW, Why is this very non-TR? It's whats keeping mine together :-)
Bob
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> From: Alan Myers <reagntsj@ricochet.net>
> To: Clarke, Ian <Ian.Clarke@gbr.xerox.com>
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Duct Tape, very non-TR
> Date: Monday, September 14, 1998 6:51 PM
>
>
> Listers,
>
> I don't know about you, but I cannot imagine life without duct tape. A
> roll in every trunk (or boot)! Heck I even have a small roll in the
> little tool bags on my bicycles!
>
> However (seriously), I did read an article in the newspaper recently
> that scientists (seriously) finally got around to testing the
> "all-purpose emergency repair tool" under carefull controlled laboratory
> conditions and (seriously), concluded it is the WORST product to use to
> seal your ducts! (Seriously!) Keep this in mind the next time you
> install a forced air furnace in your house, or whatever. (I keep saying
> "seriously", because I am afraid you won't believe me and this really is
> the truth! I have your best interests at heart. I'll bet the research
> was done under a covernment grant, too. But, hey, we taxpayers have paid
> about $100,000 per page for the Starr report, so far!) ;-)
>
> Alan Myers
> San Jose, Calif.
> '62 TR4 #C17602
>
> Clarke, Ian wrote:
>
> > >What? No duct tape in the UK?? How extraordinary!! What about WD-40?
> > Is
> > >that available to you? Can't imagine having to go through life
> > without
> > >those two multi-purpose products. Both can be used for just about
> > >anything - if duct tape won't work, WD-40 probably will!
> >
> > We certainly have WD-40 and you are correct, life would be hell
> > without it. I have only recently started to see Duck Tape available
> > but it is over five pounds for the smallest roll.
> >
> > Ian Clarke
>
>
>
> --
> MZ
>
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