Those of us who live in the middle of a forest are used to rodents chewing
automotive wiring. Much of the insulation these days is "soybean
based", which appeals to the palates of many critters. Apparently the
wiring
on Honda vehicles is particularly delicious, because the company offers "
rodent proof tape", Honda part number 4019-2317. The tape is laced with
CAPSAICIN, a primary ingredient in hot sauce, There are a number of Honda
dealers who offer this product on eBay. The following URL provides one
example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GENUINE-HONDA-ACURA-RODENT-RAT-MICE-MOUSE-PROOF-
ELECTRICAL-TAPE-4019-2317-/291601439155?hash=item43e4ccd9b3:g:MKUAAOSwl9BWMR
zB&vxp=mtr
The product is a bit PRICEY at $30 for a 20 meter (65 foot) roll, but it
does seem to work. I've not had a problem with hungry rodents since having
my mechanic use a couple of rolls on my exposed vehicle wiring. No
reason it wouldn't work on coax, rotor cable, or control lines.
73
Don K8MFO ... in the woods of Amish Ohio
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