On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:58:32 +0000, tinnews wrote:
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).

Seconded - I've done that for most of the AC wiring in the house as I've
been tracing things out; I suspect it'll survive pretty well.

In the UK I used to just stick small paper labels to the plugs with plain
ol' sellotape - they were all still going strong after nearly ten years.

cheers

Jules