Rescue Tape, Self-Fusing Silicone Tape, Emergency Plumbing Pipe & Radiator Hose Repair, Electrical Insulation, Military Std, 1" x 12', Yellow...

I decided to give this a try after seeing the reviews. I have a leak in my kitchen sink on two PVC pipes. My landlord is very slow to fix things, so this was my temporary solution. (I don't want to move because my rent is exceptional and the neighborhood is great) I tried this on one side and used the whole roll to be absolutely certain that it would stay in place. Like other reviews mentioned, it is difficult for the tape to stick to anything but itself. I found that when I started wrapping the tape, I needed to hold one spot in place and then stretch the tape as far as I could and then start wrapping it around itself. Once I had the first wrap done, it was very easy for me to start building the other layers of tape around it. I ordered another roll for the other side of my sink and it has seemed to be holding up pretty well on each side. They have both been wrapped with tape for around 2 weeks. I noticed a tiny bit of leaking the first two-three days after wrapping, but now I see no leaks at all. I think over time, the tape fuses to itself more. I had to keep buckets under my sink for a long time and now I don't have to worry about them anymore. I understand that this is a temporary fix, but this was much easier (for the moment) than hassling my landlord or trying to replace the sink myself (which I really don't want to spend the money on). My advice to others would be to take your time while wrapping the tape around whatever you need to. If you have a bigger project, I would suggest buying two rolls at a time to be safe. It's quite easy to run out of one roll if you're not paying close enough attention like I did. I am satisfied with my purchase and it has provided me peace of mind with leaky sink pipes.

I've been using Rescue Tape for many years, since I became an Amateur Radio operator ("ham") - on the recommendation of many "Elmers" (mentors), I started using it to seal weather intensive coax fitting connections - it is waterproof, lasts forever, and works great. I've since used it for many, many other things, and it always comes through. Other brands, not so much - I've had them breakdown after a year or two in the coastal weather, they don't stretch as well, and they don't fuse as well. Buy the best, buy Rescue Tape.

This self-fusing tape is excellent and strong. It has to be stretched at least double length while applying it; sometimes it's hard to keep it clean while applying. It can stand a bit of dirt no problem, but not anything that covers a large percentage of the area. It's been in common use in the marine world for a decade, just starting to trickle into the automotive market. This *will* make a good bandage for a coolant leak as long as the hose is stiff enough to not collapse while the tape is being applied. Applying over a wet surface should be ok, but getting wet in between the layers will probably interfere with it curing. Cures well enough to use in a minute or so. For the old folks, this is the silicone version of electrician's rubber tape, but much stronger and more durable. Overlap the turns at least 50%.