Electrical tape is a type of tape used to insulate electrical wires and other material that conduct electricity. It can be made of many plastics, but vinyl is most popular, it stretches better, giving a more effective and longer lasting insulation.
When used by an electrician, the tape is sometimes color coded to indicate the purpose of a wire, like power ground.
The tape is usually available in hardware stores. The fact that it is often more UV-resistant than other tapes and its ability to stretch has led to a wide range of uses beyond insulation.
Not all black vinyl tape is safe for electrical usage, some are not even labeled as electrical tape. UL listed tape is certified to not catch fire and burn when overheated, meanwhile non-UL listed tape will contribute or start a fire and burn like a petroleum product.
Vinyl Electrical Insulating Tapes for wire and cable insulation, bundling, primary splice insulation and cable coding. UL listed, CSA listed (printed on the core)
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