Apples
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- First Name
- Alan
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- Roswell, NM
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- 2019 Ranger XLT
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I see a lot of wiring mods here on 5G. Far too many use common, vinyl electrical tape. Don't do that! As good as 3M 88 Vinyl tape (et. al.) is, it is not meant to withstand the high interior temperatures often seen in vehicles left out in the out-of-doors.
If you can't find polyolefin, heat-shrink tape (it is sold by Mouser.com), use Rescue Tape instead. Most Ace hardware stores sell it, and you can buy it on-line too (https://www.rescuetape.com). It too is a vinyl, albeit a special one, which self vulcanizes and seals out ALL moisture. Yet, it is easy to remove when necessary. And, it comes in several colors incase you have to color code your wiring.
If you can't find polyolefin, heat-shrink tape (it is sold by Mouser.com), use Rescue Tape instead. Most Ace hardware stores sell it, and you can buy it on-line too (https://www.rescuetape.com). It too is a vinyl, albeit a special one, which self vulcanizes and seals out ALL moisture. Yet, it is easy to remove when necessary. And, it comes in several colors incase you have to color code your wiring.
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