clip-on cable marker

[Michaelwgroves]

I've just purchase Hager Dual Consumer unit. I got the attached flyer 'Join the #HagerGang'

Sorry the scan is not very good, but I'm inspired by coloured L and N stickers, and clip-on cable markers.

Is anyone using these, where did you get yours from?

 

[Michaelwgroves]

This seems to do the trick, albeit, seems a lot of money for what it is

Easi-Lok Mini Slide-On Chevron Cut Cable Marker Kit For Cable Sizes 0.75-6.0mm² - Black On White - ELK1/3-B/W MINI

Easi-Lok Mini Slide-On Cable Marker Kit For Cable Sizes 0.75-6.0mm² - Black On White

www.cablecraft.co.uk

 

[SJD]

I tried using cable markers like these some years ago, when changing a consumer unit, to mark up the cables in the old unit. The trouble I found was by the time I'd wrestled the old unit off the wall and jiggled the cables into the back of the new unit, half the markers had fallen off!

If I want to permanently label cables, nowadays I tend to print onto heat shrink tubing with a Brother labelling machine. Temporary labels for a CU change, I just use various coloured insulating tapes, that get removed as the cables are re-terminated.

 

[Lister1987]

I tried using cable markers like these some years ago, when changing a consumer unit, to mark up the cables in the old unit. The trouble I found was by the time I'd wrestled the old unit off the wall and jiggled the cables into the back of the new unit, half the markers had fallen off!

If I want to permanently label cables, nowadays I tend to print onto heat shrink tubing with a Brother labelling machine. Temporary labels for a CU change, I just use various coloured insulating tapes, that get removed as the cables are re-terminated.

What diameter printable heatshrink as in looking at similar.

Currently playing with these;

Digital Number Tube Wire Number Label Tube Colorful Cable Marker(100PCS KCM-2.5MM 2.5mm²) : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Shop Digital Number Tube Wire Number Label Tube Colorful Cable Marker(100PCS KCM-2.5MM 2.5mm²). Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

smile.amazon.co.uk

 

[SJD]

Brother make several sizes of tube, see for example:
Brother HSe Heat Shrink Tube Product Guide - https://www.ptouchdirect.com/ptouch/brother-hse-heat-shrink-tube-guide.html
Obviously you can only use up to the size that your labelling machine will handle.
Some of the regular stockists prices for Brother tapes can be a bit high, I often buy genuine supplies but from eBay.

 

[Michaelwgroves]

Brother make several sizes of tube, see for example:
Brother HSe Heat Shrink Tube Product Guide - https://www.ptouchdirect.com/ptouch/brother-hse-heat-shrink-tube-guide.html
Obviously you can only use up to the size that your labelling machine will handle.
Some of the regular stockists prices for Brother tapes can be a bit high, I often buy genuine supplies but from eBay.

This sounds like a good idea, I assume you just need a heat gun?
Have you any pictures?

 

[SJD]

This sounds like a good idea, I assume you just need a heat gun?
Have you any pictures?

Yes you need a heat gun - electric if there is power, otherwise a small flame one.
Sorry, no photos (but there must be lots online).

 

[Timbo]

Yes you need a heat gun - electric if there is power, otherwise a small flame one.
Sorry, no photos (but there must be lots online).

Or a cordless one: Milwaukee M18BHG-0 18v Compact Heat Gun Bare Unit - https://www.ffx.co.uk/product/Get/Milwaukee-M18Bhg-0-4058546029432-18V-Compact-Heat-Gun-Bare-Unit

 

[SJD]

Or a cordless one: Milwaukee M18BHG-0 18v Compact Heat Gun Bare Unit - https://www.ffx.co.uk/product/Get/Milwaukee-M18Bhg-0-4058546029432-18V-Compact-Heat-Gun-Bare-Unit

Oooh, just checked and DeWalt also do a cordless one, why haven't I got one yet!

 

[Timbo]

Oooh, just checked and DeWalt also do a cordless one, why haven't I got one yet!

Tart! ?

 

[Lucien Nunes]

I use cable label tape printed on the Dymo. It's a special flexible nylon tape that will conform around even a small diameter cable, ordinary polyester or PVC label tape does not work as a wrap-around label, it soon peels back off as it is not flexible enough. Of course, the nylon tape is twice as expensive but it is very quick and easy to apply without having to faff with a heat gun, and it definitely will not come off without putting up a fight. You can even pull the labelled cables back through conduit without risk of losing the labels.

 

[SJD]

Tart! ?

My DeWalt 18V cordless heat gun arrived at the weekend, tried running it for a little while just to see how the battery lasted, pleasantly surprised that a few minutes didn't seem to drain it very much, still full battery LEDs showing (not very scientific, I know). I can finally get rid of the gas one I hate, and might even lose the mains-powered one as well.