RM MS wrote:
Maybe they are OK, but believe t or not, good old electrica tape wrapped
about 5 layers thick can last for 10 years or more as long as you CUT
the end off, not stretch it to break it off.

I was always taught to use a good tight wrap of friction tape, and
cover it with a good tight, clean (no fingerprints) wrap of regular
electrical tape. I've seem some of those last a good long time.
Haven't played much with the self-sealing plastic-ish tape they
sell for weathersealing.

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