high heat tape

[bostock]

is there a tape rated high enough to use in joining/coupling two lengths of flex liner? need to join two lengths, worried that a coupler alone won't withstand the shoving/pulling - would like to use the following: coupler>wrap with tape>2' length of spare liner (split lengthwise) to shroud union>more tape... Any advice?

 

[BrotherBart]

Stainless steel hose clamps.

 

[bostock]

oh yes good idea BrotherBart - sounds much better than what i was thinking... how to join though..my initial thought would be skip coupler completely, use my 2' length of spare liner sliced lengthwise to hug the joint and clamp it tight.....does that sound like the best approach?

 

[BrotherBart]

Nope. That way won't seal. Use the coupler.

 

[cmonSTART]

A quick coupler w/ clamps is the very best way. If you really want to be thorough use gasket cement and screws also.

 

[bostock]

thanks guys - yeah i just tried a test on 2 pieces, i see the light - 6" liner won't wrap around 6" liner
my stove suppliers don't have couplers and local hardware stores don't carry 6" (worm/hose) clamps. any web sites you recommend before i dive into google?

 

[DAKSY]

http://www.elmerspipe.com/catalog/index.html should have the coupler.
You can always take two smaller clamps & make one large clamp...

 

[98dingo]

When we have to use couplers, we just uses screws and/or pop rivits. So couplers we have used are meant to be clamped and screwed as well.