Line & Neutral insulation tape

[andrew8902]

Hi people. On my AM2 they supplied black insulation tape with the letters L or N on for tails identification. Does anyone know where I can purchase these please? I also remember they had L1 L2 L3 tapes.

Thanks

 

[James]

Local wholesaler, Rs components, Amazon.

Personally I prefer cable ties for marking tails.

 

[andrew8902]

Local wholesaler, Rs components, Amazon.

Personally I prefer cable ties for marking tails.

Do you have a link?

 

[Mike Johnson]

You will end up with one of these eventually: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Produc...9ZA6s5JlJuQaDa3qfuhLfdIWogQlKIqgaAu_lEALw_wcB

Cheaper versions are available, but the above one is capable of being connected to your laptop and the various label's printed off, saved and changed around quite a lot.

Have a look here: https://www.electriciansforums.net/search/85974/?q=Brother+label+printer&o=relevance

 

[andrew8902]

You will end up with one of these eventually: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Produc...9ZA6s5JlJuQaDa3qfuhLfdIWogQlKIqgaAu_lEALw_wcB

Cheaper versions are available, but the above one is capable of being connected to your laptop and the various label's printed off, saved and changed around quite a lot.

I just want a roll of insulation tape with the letter L in large font printed on it, to wrap around tails etc.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Well that will label one cable.

 

[loz2754]

You will end up with one of these eventually: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Produc...9ZA6s5JlJuQaDa3qfuhLfdIWogQlKIqgaAu_lEALw_wcB

Cheaper versions are available, but the above one is capable of being connected to your laptop and the various label's printed off, saved and changed around quite a lot.

Have a look here: https://www.electriciansforums.net/search/85974/?q=Brother+label+printer&o=relevance

Yup. Got one. It's fantastic.

 

[James]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Printed-El...CYDV9X7Q1YH&psc=1&refRID=2MTDXKDV0CYDV9X7Q1YH

 

[telectrix]

I just want a roll of insulation tape with the letter L in large font printed on it, to wrap around tails etc.

juxt use your brother.

 

[Dave OCD]

Why would he want to stand there forever holding a L and N on the tails ?

 

[Dave OCD]

And what's wrong with a nice neat wrap of blue and brown tape on the relevant tails ?

 

[andrew8902]

And what's wrong with a nice neat wrap of blue and brown tape on the relevant tails ?

 

[Dave OCD]

I sometimes forget everything has to be idiot proof nowadays.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Seem to be two trains of thought on this, those that want it to look professional even though it may be hidden and those that just want to use a bit of tape, perhaps we need a pole, without any tape on it. Still can't put a smily on that pretend I have.

 

[Dave OCD]

Maybe after you've used a pole you could have a poll ?
And I think neatly applied tape looks just as good as letters going round the meter tails.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Perhaps a May Pole as it has plenty of tape on it.

 

[pc1966]

Why would he want to stand there forever holding a L and N on the tails ?

Its OK, he ain't heavy...

 

[Mike Johnson]

Topical and funny, need to take more water with it pc.

 

[mattg4321]

Meter tails with brown sheathing.

 

[telectrix]

but who knows which phase you are on. ? red, yellow, or blue?

 

[catdog1121]

Just get a label maker they are not that expensive and will be useful for lots of other things..

 

[James]

but who knows which phase you are on. ? red, yellow, or blue?

I hear you loud and clear,
How modern electric finds its way down the old fashioned cables is a mystery to me!

 

[telectrix]

these old fashioned cables were ahead of there time. designed fir D.C. they had no prblems adjusting to A.C.

 

[Rockingit]

The problem with using the Brother label tape is that as soon as you get even the smallest of bends in the cable it won't stick properly. I've been looking around for pre-print pvc tape myself but can't seem to find it anywhere either. I don't like cable ties for this as they just look naff and get in the way.

 

[Mike Johnson]

The heat shrink tube works well and looks much better than flag type labels.

 

[Rockingit]

The heat shrink tube works well and looks much better than flag type labels.

I'd be happy if I could even find some of that! I've just gotten in a couple of metres of clear heatshrink in order to put over the Brother labels.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Plenty around on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=brothe...821133&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_68s4yoibxq_e

And compatible on e-bay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMPATIB...ER-P-TOUCH-PRINTABLE-LABEL-TAPE-/322252581722

Even Screwfix sell it.

I use one of these to shrink it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heat-Shrin...+tubing&qid=1605525662&sr=8-7&tag=googhydr-21

 

[Rockingit]

Plenty around on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=brothe...821133&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_68s4yoibxq_e

And compatible on e-bay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMPATIB...ER-P-TOUCH-PRINTABLE-LABEL-TAPE-/322252581722

Even Screwfix sell it.

I use one of these to shrink it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heat-Shrin...+tubing&qid=1605525662&sr=8-7&tag=googhydr-21

Cheers for that - I'd never tought to look for it as label tape!

 

[Mike Johnson]

Your welcome, I even bought some of the very cheap Chinese heat shrink off e-bay, took a week to get to me, but seems to be fine.

 

[telectrix]

look no further. any one want some we'll get the van over after dark.
https://www.boddingtons-electrical....s-useful-for-single-and-polyphase-meters.html

 

[Rockingit]

look no further. any one want some we'll get the van over after dark.
https://www.boddingtons-electrical....s-useful-for-single-and-polyphase-meters.html

There's fancy for you

 

[Dave OCD]

Is this because some of the new breed of smart meter installers don't actually understand what tail goes where and just copy the set up over from the old meter ? Why on earth would tails with brown and blue outer sheath also need L and N markers ?

 

[Mike Johnson]

For the same reason that some knickers have C&A on them.

 

[telectrix]

For the same reason that some knickers have C&A on them.

that may be too deep for some of the younger members.
some others have M&S on them.

 

[Moley]

For the same reason that some knickers have C&A on them.

You are showing your age there. I haven't heard that one for years.

 

[Mike Johnson]

I am old enough that I don't bother to breath in anymore when a good looking woman walks past.

 

[pc1966]

that may be too deep for some of the younger members.
some others have M&S on them.

I prefer when the have S&M on them.

Am I bad, or just looking at it the wrong way?

 

[telectrix]

Donna Nightingale:
Chain me to the bed, will you?

Alan B'Stard:
What?

Donna Nightingale:
I need to be restrained; it helps me feel unrestrained. I need bonds of steel to hold me down once I get started or I'll tear you to shreds!

Alan B'Stard:
Oh, I love it! This is just like the movies.