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Default Preserving electrical tape?

Mitt Romley wrote:
On 3/26/2013 11:01 AM, George wrote:
Seems like every time I need some electical tape the roll is dried out and
won't stick. I use it rarely - perhaps only once a year - so I can't really
blame it - even though it's name brand - 3M.

Anyone know how to make it last longer? I keep it in a closed plastic box.
Perhaps the refrigerator, which works for batteries? I hate to keep buying
new rolls of electric or soft rubber tapes just for one use.

Ideas? Tips?


Did you buy it from Hong Kong Harbor Freight? Maybe it's a cheap Chinese
knock-off with a fake 3M label?


As far as I know, HF doesn't carry counterfeit items. They may sell cheap
Chinese products, but they won't have a name-brand label on them.