X-Treme Tape TPE-X36ZLB Silicone Rubber Self Fusing Tape, 1" x 36', Triangular, Black

It is clear there is no adhesive as part of this tape. However, I used it to 'seal' some underground RG-6 cable splices and barrel connectors as part of a cable television cable repair.The tape seems to 'stick' to itself only after applying adequate tension by pulling the tape taut while wrapping the connectors. The tape is very pliable and conformed well to all the peaks and valleys of the connectors, again, as long as it's pulled tight while wrapping.The trick is pulling hard/tight enough to cause friction between the tape already in place and the newly placed tape on the outside. I overlapped each wrap half-way over the other the entire length to insure an adequate seal of the material.The last tail section of the wrap did not seem to be as tight as the other wraps because it was difficult to maintain friction on the last little piece. So extend the wraps slight past the connectors, slightly longer than necessary to insure the tape would continue to seal should the 'tail' of the wrap become more loose.Would I use/buy it again? Truth is, only time will tell, but after seeing how well it seemed to seal, I would consider using this tape for a repair that would be submerged in a liquid (water, etc.) given how well it seems to seal when applied.I understand why other reviewers were not excited about the product. But if you apply it properly, I believe it will create a water resistant if not a waterproof seal in almost any application.

I have only used it for a few months so it's any ones guess about durability. What I have learned is when first applied it should be quite water tight and it offers a lot thicker application than adhesive style electric tape without using a half or full roll for one joint. I do put one layer of adhesive electric tape over the top though. I have learned it must me stretched correctly and absolutely no dust, dirt, water or oil on it or it wont friction bond to it's self or anything else. I use it only in areas that I need to seal the wire connection against salt water spray and/or needs the extra thickness with a layer or two of electric tape for chafing. I have also used it on our diagnostic adapter cord that was breaking and hanging on by the internal 22 gauge wires. That has prevented us from spending $600 on a new one. For now.

No doubt its worth of each penny

How did I go so many years without this stuff in my shop, or in my car, or in my backpack? Every day I think of new ways to use this stuff.... for instance, today - I was filling a small spray bottle with bug repellent for my backpack, and I was concerned about the top coming unscrewed slightly causing a potential leak. Well, I pulled out my clear version of this same tape, and wrapped it around the top where it screws on, now I am confident it will hold.Yesterday, my weedeaters foam grip was cracking splitting - out comes the black Silicone tape to the rescue to provide a new grip for the handle. The day before, my tent pole plastic end cap was not staying on the pole, again, Silicone tape to the rescue.Then, when I was weedeating my lawn, I noticed my trusty outdoor electrical cord took a hit with either the weedeater or hedger, and had a couple of chunks of the outer sheathing missing. I used my Xtreme tape (in the Red color to match the cord ;-)) and it has been holding for weeks and about 4 uses, I don't see why it won't hold for a very long time.Next, both my backpacking and camping tent poles have vinyl or plastic ends on the poles - and after time these loosen up, want to come off and worse yet get lost! Well, not only does Xtreme tape fuse the tent pole ends to the pole, it also reinforces them and makes them stronger and more durable...Then, my 20 year old wheelbarrow's wood handles have taken a beating from years in the weather, and they showed a lot of cracking and the wood was very rough. I usually wore gloves when carrying heavy loads with the wheelbarrow, especially since the wood handles were so rough and I worried about getting splinters. I painted the handles with some acrylic latex, and then gave them a wrap with some 1.5" of the black Xtreme tape, and it did wonders. I overlapped the Extreme tape in close windings, so it created a thicker wrap since this was a heavier duty application. I did this almost a year ago, and it has held up fine outside in the AZ heat. I don't store the wheelbarrow in the direct, and I think the UV would wreak havoc. Now I feel like I don't need gloves to use the wheelbarrow.And then the big test - my garden hose had a pin-hole leak in it, and I applied this tape to it. The key is to make sure you extend the tape on either side of the hole by a few inches (I did three inches on each side of the hole) - and then make sure you stretch the tape very well and evenly around the hose. Also, make sure the hose is on a flat surface, and try to avoid flexing / bending the hose while taping, keep it as straight as possible. Also, give it at least two windings (not just one). It is working fine, if there are any issues I will update.You get it. This stuff is amazing. Once you wind it on itself it sticks like white on rice. Its resiliency is quite good - it is very tough and it will not come unwound unless you intentionally start to pull on the seam. Then, it will rip instead of lose its contact... it is that sticky to itself.The list goes on.... like I said, I keep finding more uses for it daily.I would say just get a roll, and keep it around. You will be amazed at the number of applications this stuff will satisfy.... an easy five star!!Thanks for reading.

I have to admit that when I first received this tape I took one look at it and said to myself "This will never work for what I need." I use a wheelchair and the rubber tubing that covers the metal push rim on my wheels as tearing and I needed to find something that had a grip feel to it and would stick to the metal of the push rim of my wheel. I ordered one roll--hoping that this would be "the cure." When I got it, I tossed it in my "junk" drawer and said to myself, "maybe it will come in handy for something else." I then ordered so different type of tape. When that didn't work either, I became frustrated and was trying everything. I hated my hands always getting black from the iron push rims. Then today I was looking for something to cover a worn spot on my wheelchair--just to give the metal a protective barrier when I would dismantle my chair to put it in my car--the metal frame would rub on the concrete or asphalt and it was wearing thin. I saw this tape in my junk drawer and I thought I would give it a try. No go--wouldn't stick to metal--duh! But I thought, okay, let's try it on the push rims of my wheels. So I cut off a 2-foot length and began wrapping it around my push rims. I got SOOOOO EXCITED! It stuck to itself like glue and as long as I overlapped the layers, it worked like magic! Yes, I've only had it on my wheels now for a total of 25 minutes, but I am so excited. The silicone has a great grip--I won't need to use my gloves once the weather gets warmer! I'll update this when I see how it wears, but right now I have another roll in my shopping cart because one roll didn't quite do both wheels! THANK YOU! I am praying that this continues to hold as good as it is right now!!!!!