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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Hi Bob,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>3M VHB 4945 is the good stuff. You will need to properly
prepare both surfaces for best adhesion. Do not assume that just wiping the
surface with a rag will suffice. Particularly painted &/or oxidized
surfaces. Use a cleaning agent and clean rags or cloths. Works best with
moderate temperatures and low humidity. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>The "worst" thing
you can have happen is to have your placard fall off because the tape didn't
stick permanently to the opposing surface. Now you have a placard ($$$) with
some really stubborn gooey stuff ($$$) stuck to the back that you have to clean
off and start over. So much better to do it right the first
time.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>MUCH better pricing is available IF you can take a few rolls.
<SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><A
href="http://www.pack-n-tape.com/">www.pack-n-tape.com</A> is one source.
</FONT></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=718123017-17112009>3/4" x 36 yd; Min 12 rolls;
$62.04/roll</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=718123017-17112009>1" x 36 yd; Min 9 rolls;
$77.56/roll</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=718123017-17112009>2" x 36 yd; Min 6 rolls;
$155.10/roll</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=718123017-17112009></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=718123017-17112009><SPAN class=718123017-17112009>You might also be able
to get a good deal from one of the formerly</SPAN></SPAN> <SPAN
class=718123017-17112009>whoop-de-do-big-shot integrators that are on their way
out of business right now. From what I hear, everything must go and any offer
will be considered.... If you hear of any of these, give 'em a
call. </SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT
color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN class=718123017-17112009>I'm not gonna mention
any names to anybody, so please don't ask. </SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=718123017-17112009></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=718123017-17112009>Some folks might get their
panties in a bunch over this, but I prefer mechanical attachment for outdoor
applications on vertical surfaces. Tap & screw or rivet. Spot the back
(inside) with a good liquid sealant and call it a
day. </SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=718123017-17112009>I know... "might
violate enclosure NEMA whatever rating"... Is the intent to put a permanent
placard on or not? I have seen way too many missing placards over the years.
Always with the same signature... Some discolored
adhesive.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=718123017-17112009></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=718123017-17112009>There's a reason that mature
electrical equipment manufacturers <EM>(Square D, GE, Cutler-Hammer,
Etc)</EM> use mechanical fasteners to attach their
signage!</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=718123017-17112009></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=718123017-17112009><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=718123017-17112009>-Matt
Lafferty</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Bob
Clark<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, November 16, 2009 7:42 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [RE-wrenches] Tape for
attaching NEC Labels<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #0d0d0d; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">RE-Wrenches:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #0d0d0d; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Our
little PV install business has located a local label maker (metallic label with
contrasting text). We are searching for an adhesive tape to secure these
labels that is rated for outdoor locations and high temperatures.
Thus far we have found 3M VHB<SUP>TM</SUP> 4945 that meets UL standard 746C for
electrical use—two, 100-ft. x 1” rolls for $219.70 (THIS WILL LAST A LONG
TIME!).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #0d0d0d; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Anybody
have another equally effective, code satisfying, but less costly tape
alternative?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Papyrus; COLOR: #e36c0a">Bob
Clark<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Papyrus; COLOR: #e36c0a">SolarWind Energy Systems,
LLC<o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Papyrus; COLOR: #e36c0a">P.O.
Box 1234<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Papyrus; COLOR: #e36c0a">Okanogan, WA
98840<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Papyrus; COLOR: #e36c0a">(509)
826-1259<I><o:p></o:p></I></SPAN></B></P>
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