Question 1

i have a 90 year old house with a leaking 4" black iron main stack (vertical pipe) that is leaking.   How well will this tape repair this pipe?

Accepted Answer

So-called Repair Tape will not stick to the black iron pipe; it only sticks to itself.  Consequently, it will not seal the pipe.  Use J-B Weld 8277 WaterWeld Underwater Epoxy Putty or equivalent.  Note the "Underwater" designation.  It will set underwater, so it should seal the pipe, even if it is wet.  (A dry repair is better.)

Question 2

Do we need to stick like sticker or we need to heat and paste in pipes?

Accepted Answer

It's not sticky the way you think of tape being. As you wrap it around something you need to stretch it and overlap it onto itself. It fuses together when stretched and overlapped. The more you stretch it the tighter it binds to itself. I have fixed a lot of things with this tape. The most surprising fix was on a hard line from my power steering pump to piston that made the wheels turn. Power steering fluid was under a lot of pressure and the fix sealed the crack in the pipe and lasted for several years until I sold the car.

Question 3

How removavble is the product? If you have to break that leaking pipe and repair it does the product come off cleanly again?

Accepted Answer

You know, I obviously haven't tried that...but it does appear to me that it would be very easy to remove even if you had to cut it with a razor blade.  This is a good product...I used it to stop a pinhole leak in my bathroom shower pipe that was driving me nuts.  It's been on it now since the date I received it and still is working like a charm--I think it's a pretty permanent fix to my problem.

Question 4

Will this handle a leak on a household water line?  I have a small drip in a joint.  Seems like this might be just the thing to fix it.

Accepted Answer

I think it will do the job, however, I used it in emergencies only until I can get the problem fully repaired. I did use it for a water leak on my motor home that had about 50 psi on it and it worked fine but I did replace the part at a later date.

ASIN	B00AEBKYPG
Adhesive Format	Strip
Adhesive Material	Silicone
Best Sellers Rank	#2,851 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #32 in Duct Tape
Brand Name	Bond It
Color	Black
Compatible Material	Aluminum, Plastic
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (7,723)
Global Trade Identification Number	00799916174188, 00859184001019
Included Components	Rescue Tape - RT12012BBL
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	144"L x 1"W x 0.7"Th
Item Length	8 inches
Item Resistance	Chemical Resistant, Cold Resistant, Flame Retardant, Heat Resistant, UV Resistant
Item Thickness	20 millimeters
Item Type Name	Rescue Tape - RT12012BBL
Item Weight	2.08 ounces
Manufacturer	Rescue Tape
Material Type	Silicone
Model	Rescue Tape - RT12012BBL
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Heat-Resistant, Strong
Part Number	Rescue Tape - RT12012BBL
Recommended Uses For Product	Electrical, Plumbing
Size Name	1" x 12' x 20mil
Surface Recommendation	Metal
Tensile Strength	950 psi
UPC	799916174188 359627149280 795871528189 798804465018 764759112253 859184001019 798804426125 859184001118 034761147377 342192455382 077349817354
Unit Count	12 Feet
Upper Temperature Rating	500 °F
Warranty Description	Manufacturer Warranty
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof

Rescue Tape, Self-Fusing Silicone Repair Tape, 1 in x 12 ft, Black

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