Wrapping Umbilicals

[tgalx3]

Whats the name of the tape you use to wrap umbilicals. I know you dont use duck tape. Im suppose to be wrapping our umbilicals but I cant find the right tape for it.

 

[Akimbo]

The jury is still out, but Gorilla Tape is looking pretty good, or at least sucks less than other tapes I have used.

 

[commercialdiver]

iv'e seen a lot of duct tape, i don't know if any of it was gorilla brand(heavier weight). the wrap you're looking at might be old enough, you can't tell - grey/white and fiberous when old.

 

[HowardE]

Gorilla tape left a crappy residue on the hose. I don't recommend it. We used it and regret it.

I didn't try it... but you may find that "GAFFER'S TAPE" might work well for umbilical. It's not cheap, but is what is used for movies, and sound guys love that tape for concerts (where I used to use it).

Amazon.com: Permacell Gaffer Tape 25 Yards x 2"- Black: Camera & Photo

 

[commercialdiver]

divers supply in LA sells a hd duct tape for umbilical wraps. ! Divers Supply, Inc. : Company Contacts !
duct tape test: two short strips, one on the other- soaked in water overnight. try to pull them apart.

 

[tgalx3]

I know duct tape leaves the glue on the hoses. Thats what I dont want. I actually found PVC tape. It works pretty well but its not the best to look at it though.

 

[Akimbo]

I know duct tape leaves the glue on the hoses. Thats what I dont want. I actually found PVC tape. It works pretty well but its not the best to look at it though.

I have never seen any tape that didn’t eventually break down and leave goo. It seems that the better the adhesive at longevity, the worse goo is left behind. The only thing I ever saw that held up besides the factory twisted umbilicals were in the Navy in the early 70s. Boatswain's mates with way too much time on their hands tied them with small line, periodically with decorative braids.

 

[SurDo2]

I've always just used electrical tape. Lasts about 2-3 yrs under normal use in fresh water.

 

[CCTX50]

Divers Supply in LA. This where we purchase our umbilicals from. Whatever they are using has lasted years with plenty of abuse. Give them a call.

 

[muddiver]

Gaffers tape is made so the adhesive does not dry out, ever. Makes really good HVAC ducting tape.

I'm with Akimbo, if you have the time, just whip the lines together with sail twine or any waxed thread.

Or buy candy cane umbilicles.