
Many factors have to be considered in designing outdoor consumer electronics, and that’s particularly true of their control boxes. The needs of the control systems for these devices can include some or all of the following:
Enclosures and Space Requirements
High Voltage Self-Fusing Rubber Tape An Indispensable Electrical Solution
The Importance of Red and White Floor Marking Tape
In addition to being built differently than other tapes, most electrical tapes used by professionals are UL Listed, which means that they have been vigorously tested for performance when exposed to environmental elements, such as cold temperature, moisture, and sunlight. UL Listed electrical tapes are also tested for physical properties, including backing strength, elongation, and adhesive strength and must meet a high standard in order to qualify for the listing. UL Listings exist for many other types of tape – such as foil and film HVAC tapes – but each listing revolves around the specific type of tape in question. So, while your foil tape may meet UL Listing requirements for sealing rigid ducts in HVAC applications, it would not meet the code if used in an electrical application.