Hose Repair Tape?

[Mr Fizzion]

I have a seeper hose (it's supposed to seep) for watering plants. It has developed a large split. Is there some tape with which I could repair it? PVC Insulating tape doesn't work!

Thanks

Mr F.

[George]

Heat shrink tubing. You should be able to get some at most electrical shops ie Maplins.

[The Natural Philosopher]

Duct tape (Duck tape).

[Dave Liquorice]

Not overly waterproof. Heat shrink sleeve might be a PITA to fit if the split isn't near an end as it'll need threading over. I'd use self amalgamating tape.

[The Medway Handyman]

Isn't that another name for the PVC insulating tape that didn't work?

[Roger Mills]

'Fraid you're in the wrong branch Fizziks - you need Fuzzion rather than Fizzion!

[Alan]

In message , The Medway Handyman wrote

Self amalgamating tape is something different. As its name suggests it joins to itself (self fusing). It doesn't have a glue layer but you stretch it to around twice its length as you apply it and use multiple layers. Leave it for a short time you will not be able to separate the layers. It's recommended for providing a waterproof seal on satellite or aerial down-lead connectors and repairing pipes and hoses.

[Bob Eager]

No. Completely different. I used it to jury rig a badly leaking dishwasher hose until I could get a new one. Worked a treat.

[nightjar]

There is something called hose repair tape, primarily intended for water hoses in cars I think, but also sold in ironmongers. It comprises a reel of self amalgamating tape, which creates a watertight seal, and a black fabric tape, of the type used as electrical insulating tape before PVC tape, that you wrap over the self-amalgamating tape to provide pressure resistance.

Colin Bignell

[Paul Matthews]

Self amalgamating tape. Whereabouts are you?

[geoff]

In message , The Medway Handyman writes

Self amalgamating tape is handyman bodge heaven

[Dave Liquorice]

No. Self amalgamting tape on the reel is soft, about 1mm thick and has a backing between the layers. You remove the backing and stretch it about double it's length as you apply it. It then chemically bonds to itself forming a solid, strong but pliable, weatherproof covering.

[The Medway Handyman]

Must buy some immediately :-)

[John Stumbles]

Depending on what the hose is made of self-amalgamating tape might meld to it.

[John Stumbles]

I've used it to emergency repair a rubber petrol hose. Worked so well I forgot about it until with a sinking feeling I remembered it was still there when the car went for its MOT.

It passed.

[Adam Aglionby]

Get 2 types PIB self amalgamating and Silicone self fusing, PIB is cheaper but think its temp tolerance is lower.

Adam