Butyl tape and theres butyl tape......

[Matata]

Years ago I got black butyl tape which is super takey/sticky and seals around wiring very well,yes it is a bit messy! Then I got some newer brand that is also butyl tape and its not very sticky or supple...Anyone know of a source of the former tape...pref in white!!! Ta Nik

 

[KompetentKrew]

I ordered Arboseal GZ Butyl Glazing Tape from Dortech Direct which seems quite sticky. It stuck to the bubblewrap it was shipped in, at least, although I haven't used it yet.

I wouldn't choose this for insulting wiring though. You might consider self-amalgamating tape, depending on what exactly you're doing.

 

[Matata]

Thanks for that...Its to waterprof thro the deck..where the VHF windex and various masthead wires pass thro. I put a large blob of the butyl tape around the wiring in a well on the deck and which seals everything very well. The black makes a mess of the deck thou..what colour is the Arboreal? Nik

 

[peteK]

Years ago I got black butyl tape which is super takey/sticky and seals around wiring very well,yes it is a bit messy! Then I got some newer brand that is also butyl tape and its not very sticky or supple...Anyone know of a source of the former tape...pref in white!!! Ta Nik

Have you tried warming it slightly ,never had any problems with the cheapest butyl on ebay.

 

[Neeves]

If you want almost any tape contact Scapa Industrial, they are Manchester based and make almost any tape you can dream of - and many you cannot (dream of). I assume they will be able to point you to retail outlets.

Jonathan

 

[KompetentKrew]

Thanks for that...Its to waterprof thro the deck..where the VHF windex and various masthead wires pass thro. I put a large blob of the butyl tape around the wiring in a well on the deck and which seals everything very well. The black makes a mess of the deck thou..what colour is the Arboreal? Nik

Believe they do it in different colours - grey, black and white.

For that I would use a deck gland instead though.

 

[mrangry]

Believe they do it in different colours - grey, black and white.

For that I would use a deck gland instead though.

Yes I agree, butyl tape is ideally used as a gasket seal where there is mechanical means to secure.

 

[Graham_Wright]

Is Butyl the same as self amalgamating?

I bought this Tube Repair Self-Amalgamating Tape Sealing Waterproof Rubber Self Adhesive UK | eBay

and it is super sticky and self amalgamating.

 

[KompetentKrew]

Is Butyl the same as self amalgamating?

I bought this Tube Repair Self-Amalgamating Tape Sealing Waterproof Rubber Self Adhesive UK | eBay

and it is super sticky and self amalgamating.

Nope, butyl is more putty-like.

It's made for sealing windows, but it's most commonly used on boats for sealing deck hardware - cleats and stuff. You cover the base of the cleat in butyl and tighten it down over the course of a few days.

 

[Graham_Wright]

Nope, butyl is more putty-like.

It's made for sealing windows, but it's most commonly used on boats for sealing deck hardware - cleats and stuff. You cover the base of the cleat in butyl and tighten it down over the course of a few days.

There's a lot listed on ebay.