Thanks for all the replies regarding Scott's adhesive failure over
time and in temperature extremes. I'll keep an eye on the date
code and be sure to keep it out of a hot garage. Weatherproofing
would not be the same without it, so I'll keep fresh rolls on
hand,
And, I am sure Marconi would have used Scotch 33 also.
Today marks the 70th year anniversary of his SK... July 20, 1937.
Mel, K0PFX
----- Original Message -----
From: <K7LXC@aol.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>; <mel@melwhitten.com>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tape problem?
>
> In a message dated 7/20/2007 9:02:41 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
>
>> BTW, what is the shelf life of Scotch 33/88? I have had several rolls
> go "bad". The adhesive pulls away as it is being un-rolled and
> partially sticks to the "top" of the tape. I think the last roll that
> did this
> was about 4 years old. As a result, I always use "fresh" (what ever that
> is) roll of tape. Anyone note this problem?
>
>
> Nope. I guess I go thru them fast enough where they don't age.
>
> Actually if this was a problem, you'd see it on old tape joints as
> well and I never had. It always peels off in my experience and doesn't
> leave
> the adhesive behind. Maybe you got a bad batch? Haven't heard of that
> either.
> Maybe you've got some environmental problem nearby; e.g. solvents,
> cleaners,
> air pollution, etc.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve K7LXC
> TOWER TECH
>
>
>
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