Annie, so far as I have been able to determine, Rescue Tape, that actual brand, is only mail or internet order.  However, other brands are sold at outlets such as Home Depot, Lowes, hardware stores and parts outlets.  DMc

---- Annie <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Yes, of course, it is. But as I'm going to have to order one from somewhere
> and wait for it to arrive, I need a temporary solution.
>
> I think I like David's idea of the Rescue Tape. Now to find somewhere local
> that actually sells it . . .
>
>  *Annie Anderson* Blogger, Designer, Thinker & Mom
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> *Blazin' a trail where there is no path.*
>
> On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 9:47 AM, <Dagbear@aol.com> wrote:
>
> >  It is much better to replace the entire hose.  If one portion is failing
> > the remainder of the hose will be found to be in similar condition.
> >
> > Rico Dagastino
> > Memphis, TN
> >
> >  In a message dated 9/17/2010 7:53:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> > lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM writes:
> >
> > I've got a hose that's got a small tear in it. Other than the tear, the
> > rest
> > of the hose is in good shape and is only leaking a little bit from the
> > tear.
> > I'd like to just repair the hose rather than buying a whole new hose.
> >
> > What is the best way to go about repairing it? The tear is only about 1/4
> > inch or less in length. I was thinking of splicing it and putting a smaller
> > hose in that section then clamping it but I'm open to other ideas.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > *Annie Anderson* Blogger, Designer, Thinker & Mom
> > web: annieandersonblog.com email: lsandrsn@gmail.com
> > twitter: silverlunace <http://twitter.com/silverlunace> facebook:
> > anniesanderson <http://facebook.com/anniesanderson>
> > *Blazin' a trail where there is no path.*
> >
> >

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David McNeely