Self Sealing Fusing Silicone Tape,1 in Wide 16.5 Feet Heavy Duty & Leak Proof Rubber Waterproof Hose Tape Pipe for Water Emergency Pipeline Repair Cable Winding Insulating Red

The material arrived freshly sealed in plastic which is of utmost importance. I've used this tape for diverse applications over the years and I have discovered a few important things about working with it. The first inclination is to try and hold the full roll in one hand while wrapping the tape with the other. What you will find out very soon is that you need a third hand to deal with the clear vinyl release backing. This maneuver is close to impossible and completely unnecessary. Since this material bonds with itself it is preferable to cut lengths into manageable sections (10 to 12 inches) depending on how much room you have to work in and how experienced you are with this material. Slightly stretching, overlapping and pressing the tape onto itself at the beginning of each "section" applied is of key importance. Also, when beginning a section, trim off the first 4 to 5 inches of the release material so it does not interfere with starting the section. When you are halfway through the wrapping of that section, you can strip away the rest of the cellophane release and successfully hold the tape away from itself. For plumbing applications, stretching and "back-wrapping" while binding is especially important along joints/elbows etc. It is a good idea to stretch and "Back-wrap" the tape at the very end if the job then gently squeeze the entire application with firm even pressure to assure that all surfaces are bonded to each other. Tightly store the unused roll in a plastic bag to keep in supple and ready for the next job. Incidentally, if you ever need to remove this tape, forget about unwrapping it because it has become one single solid "tube" of "rubber". The only way to free it is to slice down the middle with a utility knife and peel the two halves away.

I purchased this specifically to repair a rip in my water hose.. did not hold up at all.Update. This seller was conscientious enough to offer a refund or replacement for the poor quality experience. I must give them additional stars for their efforts.

Perfect for cushioning chafing hoses or repairing holes to small air ducts for automotive or appliances, anywhere that heat may be an issue. This stuff holds up well in engine compartments.

I used it to fuse a hose and it failed. I tried various ways, and it kept on failing. Look for another option.

I am very happy with this product. I used it to wrap a leaky garden hose and a small spot on an outdoor extension cord. It was easy to apply and absolutely stopped the leak. I would highly recommend this.

Bonded together as suggested however did not fix the leak on a PVC pipe and flex tubing for drip system. Added extra layers just to make sure and still failed.

This self bonding tape works as described and as I had hoped. A little thinner than I expected but it works fine.

Work good on rigid items. Once wrapped onto itself, it bonds strong. So far it has held up great.