can you use duct tape instead of electrical tape? the regular duct tapesome guy here says it has aluminum?
If you are just holding wires together (as in a bundle, not a connection) you can use either, tho, if the space gets warm, the duct tape may slip and leave a sticky residueThe most practical method is to go ahead and use the electrical tape, that is being used for the connections(It also costs less than duct tape) Just wrap the tape around the bundle until it makes contact with itself Ive used various brands of duct tape over the yearsand I'm not aware of any of them containing aluminumThere is a metal tape, used around flashing and ducts, which actually is aluminumunbut there is no mistaking this product with duct tapeOf the duct tapes you can purchase over the counter, the Gorilla Brand is the strongest, I have foundI've had access for a number of years to a special duct tape not available to the general public, and the Gorilla Brand tape comes the closest to matching this productWhen using electrical tape, do not settle for the cheapest rollget a good quality tape, and check the temperature ranges to make sure it is appropriate for the use you have in mindThere is even a 'rubber' tape, that is very good for weather sealing electrical connectionsThis tape seals to itself, watertight Nowif you were wanting to use duct tape to hold the wires AGAINST somethingi recommend that you use wire staplesIts better to have a good solid, permanent hold or anchor on the wire, rather than a more temporary hold that duct tape would giveYou wouldnt want to find that the duct tape had lost it's hold in 6 monthsnot when dealing with electricityGood Luck
