Tar on my rope

[TREETX]

Gas on rope - rope care

How to care for your ropes. Did the manufacturer send you this pic?

 

[lhampton]

There is a chart in the downloadable book "Life On a Line" by Dr. D. F. Merchant
http://www.draftlight.net/lifeonaline/

Page 18, a.2 Common chemicals and their effect on polymers

I'd copy the chart into this post if I could. I remember the chart because it calls into question what I have come to accept about rope strength loss and chemicals. You can spill gas on them, just don't pee on them.

Louie Hampton