Quote Originally Posted by MarkS
The problem with aluminum tape is that it's also an electrical conductor and I've actually gotten some low grade shocks from using it. Duct tape is also designed to be used in high heat situations (REAL duct tape, not the stuff sold as 'Duck tape') and I've found that it works really well.
This is true...but by using duct tape all you have done is mask the fact that you have a short that needs to be fixed. Should water get on that short you could have a much bigger issue.

My recommendation is instead of covering up the problem you find and fix it.