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PM

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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
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PM wrote:
I need to put stickers on several mains cables (IEC leads for PC
equipment). The stickers wrap round the cables with a small overlap.
However the adhesive is not strong enough and after a couple of
weeks, or less if the cable is moved around a lot, they start to
peel off.

Opinions please on the best way of making these more permanent. My
first idea is clear parcel tape over the sticker - will this work?
Any better ideas?

The only really long lasting way - other than for just a number - is
to cover the label with clear heat shrink. But not practical unless
you can remove a plug from the cable.

You might have more success labelling the plug or line outlet as
these doesn't flex.

I just write on the cable itself with a fine marker pen, it seems to
last pretty well on normal T&E (either white or grey). It's not very
good on black SWA of course! :-)

I have a printer that prints barcodes and other info onto the stickers -
don't really want to try and emulate this with a marker pen!