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1. Expert Member
   Zephyr7|May 04, 2019 10:52pm|#1

   Two options I can think of. Try a self amalgamating tape like “rescue tape” or “f4 tape”. Both of these are self amalgamating silicone tapes, so they only stick to themselves — they don’t use any actual adhesive. This is probably your best option. Use the black tape since it will hold up to UV better.

   The other option is a trick I’ve used many times in the past: wrap a layer of tape around the object you’re trying to protect with the sticky side out. Put your bag over that, then use another layer of tape the “right way” over that to secure things. The backwards layer of tape will protect the chimney from any sticky residue. I’d use scotch 88 tape for this and I’d use the 1-1/2” wide version. Scotch 88 holds up pretty well outdoors.

   Note that for either of the above tapes you need to stretch them a little while applying to get them to work properly. This is especially important with the self amalgamating tapes since the stretching part helps to “activate” the tape and get it to stick to itself.

   You could also potentially try “gaffer’s tape” (usually just called “gaff tape”) too, which is used in the theatrical world to hold stuff that needs to be removed without leaving residue. I used to use it to secure cables to stages and walls back when I worked for a recording studio. I’m not sure if gaff tape would hold up outdoors though. I think one of the first two options is most likely to work though.

   Bill

2. Expert Member
   Malcolm Taylor|May 04, 2019 10:58pm|#2

   Another approach would be to use a chimney balloon.
   https://www.amazon.com/s?k=chimney+balloon&ref=nb_sb_noss_1