Facts and Tips - Duct tape was originally called "duck" tape. During World War II, the soldiers needed a tough, waterproof tape they could fix their equipment with and help keep their ammo boxes dry. Duct tape was invented in 1942 and called "duck" tape because water rolled off the tape just like a duck's back.
- After the war it was used to seal up heating ducts and the color changed from army green to silver and the spelling was changed to "duct."
- Duct tape has many uses -- it is just cloth backed by a resilient plastic coating and a good rubberized adhesive. It is durable -- it is unlike regular tape that tears and breaks. It is versatile and the right tool for many temporary fixes. It is sticky ands sticks to everything and you can use it for all sorts of things. Here are just a few ideas.
Ways to Utilize Duct Tape - Use duct tape to fix a torn bicycle seat.
- Put some colorful duct tape on your black suitcase so it will be easy to spot at the airport.
- It's even good for warts. The duct tape will irritate and soften the tissue of the wart, which encourages your immune system to get rid of the wart.
- Use it for a temporary fix for plumbing. Under the sink, if the column nut on your pipe has split, remove it and then squeeze some plumber's putty into and around the joint (figure A). Do not use silicone or glue. The putty will make a temporary seal on the pipe until you fix it properly.
Remove all the excess putty and water from around the pipe. Starting from the bottom get a long piece of duct tape and pull up as you twist it around the pipe and give it a good squeeze (figure B). Tip: Being a licensed master plumber, host Ed Del Grande would never recommend making a permanent fix on your plumbing system using duct tape on pressurized water lines. It is okay for a temporary fix on a non-pressurized drain line.
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Duck Brand Information
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Got Tape? Roll Out the Fun With Duct Tape!
Model: 0873494261
Author: Ellie Schiedermayer
(January 2002)
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Krause Publications
Website: www.krause.com
The Jumbo Duct Tape Book
Model: 0761121102
Author: Jim Berg and Tim Nyberg
(September 2000)
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Workman Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.workman.com
Ductigami: The Art of the Tape
Model: 1550462849
Author: Joe Wilson
(May 1999)
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