Bad Habits
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Hey IC-
So I'm insulating a room right now, and I had a couple questions.
First, is it safe to tape over a wall plate with HVAC foil tape? I'm using two kinds: Nashua 367-17 ("367-17 is a 17mil, aluminum foil backed tape, primarily used for a sealing system for use with flexible air ducts and air connectors") and Nashua 324A ("Cold Weather Foil Tape provides a permanent, flexible seal. It is recommended for application on UL-listed fiberglass duct board and flexible duct systems.")
I ask because I think someone told me they are electric conductive, so it might be a bad idea?
Second question is about insulating and taping over an in-wall mount heater in the room. I believe it is 3000w and runs on a 20 amp circuit, and has a little dial thermostat above it. I don't plan on using this in my grow at all, so I turned the 20 amp switch off in the breaker, and made sure it didn't turn on when I turned the dial. Is there any concern with taping over it with foil tape? I guess my main concern would be some kind of weird scenario where the breaker for it gets turned back on somehow.
Some pics:
Any input would be much appreciated!
So I'm insulating a room right now, and I had a couple questions.
First, is it safe to tape over a wall plate with HVAC foil tape? I'm using two kinds: Nashua 367-17 ("367-17 is a 17mil, aluminum foil backed tape, primarily used for a sealing system for use with flexible air ducts and air connectors") and Nashua 324A ("Cold Weather Foil Tape provides a permanent, flexible seal. It is recommended for application on UL-listed fiberglass duct board and flexible duct systems.")
I ask because I think someone told me they are electric conductive, so it might be a bad idea?
Second question is about insulating and taping over an in-wall mount heater in the room. I believe it is 3000w and runs on a 20 amp circuit, and has a little dial thermostat above it. I don't plan on using this in my grow at all, so I turned the 20 amp switch off in the breaker, and made sure it didn't turn on when I turned the dial. Is there any concern with taping over it with foil tape? I guess my main concern would be some kind of weird scenario where the breaker for it gets turned back on somehow.
Some pics:
Any input would be much appreciated!