What Is Electrical Tape and How Do You Use It?
Posted: Friday, March 07, 2008
by P Klien
Introduction
IMPORTANT: Do not use electrical tape on live or active circuits! Always, always, always turn off all power sources before attempting to make any electrical repairs and always consult a licensed electrician before attempting to make any repairs.
Electrical tape is a type of pressure-sensitive tape used to insulate electrical wires and other material that conduct electricity. It's used by electricians to insulate electrical wires and is designed with a dielectric resistance to electrical current.
The fact that electrical tape is stretchy, easily torn by hand, can be written on, and generally removes from smooth surfaces cleanly makes it useful for a number of other applications, including color coding (electrical tape comes in many colors), labeling and temporarily taping objects together. Electrical tape is often also used to secure lighting cables to the truss in stagecraft, and is commonly known as LX tape for this reason.There are many other unconventional uses, too. For example, electrical tape is used by youths in cricket playing nations to wrap around tennis balls to make them look and/or act or like cricket balls. It's even used by "second rowers" and "locks" in rugby to tape back their ears! But, for the most part, unlike duct tape which is not for ducts, electrical tape is actually designed for electrical uses.
There are many other unconventional uses, too. For example, electrical tape is used by youths in cricket playing nations to wrap around tennis balls to make them look and/or act or like cricket balls. It's even used by "second rowers" and "locks" in rugby to tape back their ears! But, for the most part, unlike duct tape which is not for ducts, electrical tape is actually designed for electrical uses.
Conclusion
Overall, it's easy to install and easy to remove. But, be sure to check the label to see if the electrical tape is appropriate for the conditions of your application.
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