POPPSTAR 1x 11m Self-Fusing Silicone Band, Silicone Tape, Repair Tape, Electrical Tape and Sealing Strip (water-tight, air-tight), 25mm wide, black

There are several possible fixes for reinforcing damaged cables. I think the neatest is usually to use heat shrink tubing, but the problem is you need heat which isn't always appropriate, and you need to slip the tubing over the cable, and sometimes there are large objects in the way. That was my problem. So the next solution I considered was a 2 part silicon putty. However while they do the job, they look terrible - a bit like permanent setting Blu-tak. This tape is in my opinion the best solution for repairing damaged cables where heat shrink can't be used. I'd not used it before and getting the technique right of pulling to give tension while holding and turning requires practice. The tension is essential as it is what triggers the layers to fuse. I am particularly pleased with my much loved BOSE headphones. These are known for a number of design problems arising from the joins to the noise suppression unit and also for being expensive. I think this repair will get me another years usage out of them. I love it. The now fused black rubber tape feels really strong and robust too and is now supporting the cable joints.

This worked really well for me. I had a leak from the waste pipe fitting at my toilet u bend. I wasn't expecting a lot but in these times of lockdown I didnt expect a plumber to be available and it was too awkward to replace the pipe without immediate recourse to spare parts if anything broke when pulling back the toilet from the cistern. I used this in conjunction with plumbers leak putty but this was probably not needed as the tape seemed to adhere to the porcelain/plastic join very well. The stretchability of the tape meant it could be applied tightly and without unravelling. It was an awkward job to reach and incredibly sticky tape probably would have been impossible to apply without a lot of wasted tape. This works really really well so long as it can wrap right round something back on itself to adhere to. Job done in 10 minutes. I could probably paint over the tape eventually.

I had a leaking soil pipe connection to the wc pan which was at an angle. rather than uninstall the toilet and risk disturbing the soil stack I stopped the leak using this tape. Firstly I cleaned the outside of the joint and allowed to dry as it helps the tape to grip the pipe better. It is not necessary to dry it as the tape only really adheres to its self and will work under water. I used several layers of tape over the joint to prevent any risk that the pipe would cut through the tape over time. Instant result, in addition this tape is 38 mm wide as opposed to only 19 or 25 mm for other tapes. Well recommended!

I bought this to mend some previously rubber coated tools that had become abraded from shearing forces so i though i would give this tape a try.The tape has a "backing tape" which needs to be peeled off. There has to be a knack to doing this and wrapping the tape using the right amount of stretch. The tape is very clingy, its not sticky but it will stick to itself very quickly a bit like PTFE tape does. Once you have applied the tape and wrapped whatever you wanted done the end result is very pleasing. I have yet to try the shear forces of the tape but from the initial feel i have good hopes for it. If it doesn't work then its easy to cut off with no messy residue to worry about. It does come with a set of multi language instructions but the text is so small its almost impossible for these tired eyes to read. Why not just print a QR Code and get the instructions that way. Only time will tell on the effectiveness of the tape. i will post a reply after using it for a while.

I used this tape to seal the end of a pipe which had been squeezed together in a rather botched previous attempt to cap it off. Because of the peculiar shape, I had my doubts that the tape would work, but gave it a go... Initially, the tape stopped 95% of the leak, leaving some small drips squeezing themselves out. I was sort of disappointed but maybe not surprised given the job I'd asked it to do. However, the instructions did state that the seal takes 24 hours to fully cure, so I left it in place to check the following day. SURE ENOUGH, 24 hours later, the leak had entirely stopped, and I have continued to monitor it since (a couple of days so far), and the bowl I left in place has remained completely dry. HOORAY !! It does what it says, and beyond. Most definitely an invaluable piece of kit for a DIY plumbing.

I must have lived a sheltered life as I never knew such a product existed. The cemented joint on a uPVC pipe joint had failed and as a temporary/permanent measure I tried this product and it was successful in stopping the low pressure water leak. It appears that the repair will hold up for some time but I will never know as it is my intension to renew the pipe fitting at a time when it suits me.

Wrap you pole from bottom to top for a silicon coated pole for peanuts without damaging your pole.Wear jeans and long sleeved top (silky layer under jeans works best for no bruising)I also use silicon wrap under sticky cotton tape on lyra hoop and lyra pole to protect the hoop from any damage and give a layer of padding

Used to seal a leaky joint under the bath until I get my new bathroom.Pros: easy to use, good price. Much easier to separate from the backing, unlike some brands.Cons: can be a bit of a pig until you get it started, then it sticks and fuses really well. No leaks yet.