Topband: Rodent Proof Tape

[K8MFO at aol.com]

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