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Chris Lewis
 
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According to Pop :

"Chris Lewis" wrote in message
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: According to Pop :
:
: I like the tape because it keeps bugs etc. out and it
looks
: nice and isn't that much trouble to do for me.
:
: I've been known to tape outdoor connections (usually not AC),
but
: I figure if I'm worried about bugs with wirenuts, those same
: circumstances will cause electrical tape to trap moisture and
: cause corrosion. Bugs are better than corrosion.


LOL, obviously. Tape wrap collects moisture & bugs don;t?


Without the tape wrap it it can dry out. If the tape wrap isn't
perfect, and/or deteriorates slightly, driven rain or snow
can get in and stay there for quite a while.
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