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In a message dated 12/25/2007 6:05:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, oowonbs@netscape.net writes:

> Also, I have done limited grafting, so do not have grafting tape.  
> Could I
> wrap the wounds with the black electrical tape that I have heard 
> discussed on
> this forum?
>  Betsy
>
> Not too tight. Or, as it sticks to itself, 1 - several pieces of 
> "Saran/plastic wrap.
> Start lower down and work upward, to shed rain, as with shingles
.

Hello Betsy,

I use electrical vinyl tape all the time. But not black as it can get too warm in the sun. I use yellow and white. If you use black I'd suggest using aluminum foil to shield it. I wouldn't worry too much about wrapping it too tight. When using grafting rubbers I pull them very tight all the time. 

Jerry 



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