Cal Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Purchased a roll of this a while back for some project. Cheap, made in USA... Have not found anything yet that it will stick to. Tried to tape a couple pieces of insulation together yesterday, Kraft paper - would not even stick to paper! Cal Edited November 23, 2017 by Ron Dudelston tags added Grandpadave52 and HARO50 2 Quote
Gene Howe Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 Thanks for the head's up, Cal. Cal 1 Quote
Cal Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Posted March 25, 2017 I just looked at the Lowes website for a review of this product. Several reviews, unanimous 1 star. I guess you get what you pay for. Cal HARO50 1 Quote
Grandpadave52 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 You suppose the card-board liner is what is made in the U.S.A. versus the tape. I also read on the inside "Distributed by ShurTechBrands, LLC, Avon, OH....IDK...from their Brands listing, I'm surprised there is an issue but maybe some bad ones got out..Contact them directly Cal and see how they might handle the issue. http://www.shurtech.com/ HARO50 and Cal 2 Quote
Cal Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) I may do that just for sport Dave. Be awhile though, I have a pretty full plate right now. Cal Dave, I took a minute and sent off a message to ShurTech. My message: I have a roll of "Project Source" duct tape which I purchased from Lowes. The inner liner states that it is distributed by ShurTech Brands. I just want to relay to you that this is the worst excuse for tape that I have ever used. Fact is, I have had this tape some few months and have tried it for several projects; I have not found anything, nada, zip, zilch, that this will stick to. Thank you for letting me vent this, Cal Hyer Byron, Ga. I will let you know if I get a response! Edited March 25, 2017 by clhyer To update my post Gene Howe and Grandpadave52 2 Quote
Al B Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) I've never found Duct tape to be a good choice for taping to the craft paper on insulation. I usually opt for aluminum tape for this application. That said, I don't doubt your experience with the duct tape. Anxious to see if you get a response. I've also noticed that when duct tape is exposed to higher temperatures in the summer, the adhesive gets gooey, then dries up and looses its adhesion. Edited March 25, 2017 by It Was Al B Cal, HARO50 and Grandpadave52 3 Quote
steven newman Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 Wonder which brand Red Green uses..? Grandpadave52, HARO50 and Cal 3 Quote
Dadio Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 Isn't that non stick tape for when you don't want to stick anything? Herb HARO50, Cal and Grandpadave52 3 Quote
Popular Post Gene Howe Posted March 25, 2017 Popular Post Report Posted March 25, 2017 Not one to give up on a purchase, I'd be inclined to spray the paper with 3M 77 before applying the tape. Cal, Al B, Dadio and 2 others 5 Quote
Stick486 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Gene Howe said: Not one to give up on a purchase, I'd be inclined to spray the paper with 3M 77 before applying the tape. I'd be inclined to have a product that works as advertised and not have to monkey w/ or let go to waste... HARO50, Gene Howe and Cal 3 Quote
Gene Howe Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Stick486 said: I'd be inclined to have a product that works as advertised and not have to monkey w/ or let go to waste... It's a BORG. Best of luck. HARO50 and Cal 2 Quote
HARO50 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) I've had a similar experience with cheap duct tape. When we switched from electric baseboards to oil-fired central heat, I bought a roll of tape and wrapped all the joints in the ducting. A week later, all the tape was hanging off or had fallen down completely, Since I was a purchaser for the company stock room, I got a roll from one of the salesmen that visited regularly, and THAT stuff sticks like you wouldn't believe! You need a jackhammer to get it off!!! John Edited March 25, 2017 by HARO50 Cal and Dadio 2 Quote
Stick486 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 13 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: It's a BORG. Best of luck. then again.. I rarely use the BORGS... Quote
HandyDan Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 16 hours ago, clhyer said: I may do that just for sport Dave. Be awhile though, I have a pretty full plate right now. Cal Dave, I took a minute and sent off a message to ShurTech. My message: I have a roll of "Project Source" duct tape which I purchased from Lowes. The inner liner states that it is distributed by ShurTech Brands. I just want to relay to you that this is the worst excuse for tape that I have ever used. Fact is, I have had this tape some few months and have tried it for several projects; I have not found anything, nada, zip, zilch, that this will stick to. Thank you for letting me vent this, Cal Hyer Byron, Ga. I will let you know if I get a response! Maybe they will feel bad and send you a case of their tape since they and upstanding company. Cal and HARO50 2 Quote
Grandpadave52 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 17 hours ago, clhyer said: Dave, I took a minute and sent off a message to ShurTech. My message: I have a roll of "Project Source" duct tape which I purchased from Lowes. The inner liner states that it is distributed by ShurTech Brands. I just want to relay to you that this is the worst excuse for tape that I have ever used. Fact is, I have had this tape some few months and have tried it for several projects; I have not found anything, nada, zip, zilch, that this will stick to. Thank you for letting me vent this, Cal Hyer Byron, Ga. I will let you know if I get a response! Sorry Cal...missed the Edit follow-up...I can only give you one Like but if I could give more I certainly would have. I'll be anxious to see their response (if any) but honestly will be surprised if they don't acknowledge your complaint. Keep us updated...I have purchased some of their Duck, Frog & T-Rex brands albeit from Home Depot and all performed well. To be honest, the "stickiest" duct tape I have is a roll I picked up at H-F on sale. That roll I expected to perform like yours after having through last summer in the heat/humidity. It still works great...Go figure... Gene Howe, HARO50 and Cal 3 Quote
HARO50 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 6 hours ago, HandyDan said: Maybe they will feel bad and send you a case of their tape since they and upstanding company. And you can send a roll to everyone who ever pi$$ed you off! John steven newman, HandyDan, Cal and 1 other 4 Quote
kmealy Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 The warranty of merchantability is implied, unless expressly disclaimed by name, or the sale is identified with the phrase "as is" or "with all faults." To be "merchantable", the goods must reasonably conform to an ordinary buyer's expectations, i.e., they are what they say they are. For example, a fruit that looks and smells good but has hidden defects would violate the implied warranty of merchantability if its quality does not meet the standards for such fruit "as passes ordinarily in the trade". In Massachusetts consumer protection law, it is illegal to disclaim this warranty on household goods sold to consumers etc. HARO50 1 Quote
Gene Howe Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 No law can replace the common sense admonition Caveat Emptor. Nevertheless, non stick tape is an abomination. For shame Lowes, for shame. steven newman and HARO50 2 Quote
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