Question 1

I have read different opinions about the conductivity of the adhesive. Apparently, it is conductive but, is it conductive-though?

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Yes the adhesive is conductive. We have laboratory tested the adhesive on all of our copper tapes and it is shown to be at least 57% IACS (57% conductivity of pure copper).

Question 2

This says its good for outdoor use.  Im wondering if its waterproof or water resistant? If its waterproof this would work as an alternative to paint

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The adhesive is very good and hardwiring in all weathers but is classified as water resistant rather than waterproof. Therefore we couldn't guarantee that if used as an alternative to paint that it would provide a fully weatherproof layer. My suggestion would be to try a roll on a small inconsequential area and see if it works for you though as the uses for this tape are so diverse it might be just fine!

Question 3

Has anyone used this to shield the electrical cavity in a guitar?

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Yes! i've  bought 3 rolls of it so far just for that purpose. I would say you can shield about 2 and 1/2 guitars with this, possibly 3 if you're more strategic in how you place it. I put hot rail single coil humbuckers in a strat I shielded. I was playing it today and put it down to tinker with my bass.....it just sat there nice and quiet, no hum or anything. Also, so far this is the best price i've found for the copper tape. Good luck!

Question 4

Has anyone used this successfully in the pacific northwest? we are known for our big slugs, and i am wondering if the tape can deter them effectively.

Accepted Answer

I grow basil every year in the PNW, and evidently, slugs and snails _love_ Thai food.  I read that copper works like an electric fence for them, so I stripped some spare scraps of house wiring to bare copper and wrapped it around my basil trunks.  No more slugs!  I think I'll try some of this tape on cardboard to make a larger fence this year.  After a rain, I may have to wipe it off, but I think it will work.  Go for it, Shadowwolf.

ASIN	B018RDZ3HG
Adhesive Format	strip
Adhesive Location	one_side
Adhesive Side Count	1
Best Sellers Rank	#2,001 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #1 in Stained Glass Lead & Foil
Brand Name	Kraftex
Color	Copper
Compatible Material	Stainless,diy,vinyl,paper,glass
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,958)
Included Components	Copper Tape
Item Resistance	resistant
Item Weight	0.19 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Kraftex
Material Type	Copper
Model	11
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Conductive Adhesive
Part Number	11
Recommended Uses For Product	['Indoor', 'Outdoor', 'Arts And Craft', 'Electrical']
Size Name	1" × 66 ft
Surface Recommendation	Glass, Metal
UPC	683203920681
Unit Count	66.0 Feet
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant

Kraftex Copper Tape [1 Inch x 66ft] – Conductive Copper Foil Tape with Adhesive for Stained Glass, Slug Barrier, Guitar Shielding & Faraday Cage

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