Best means to permanently identify exterior below grade wires

[grasfulls]

Does anyone have a great way to mark cables in Christy boxes that will last? Other than stamping a brass tag and hanging it from a cable, most methods do not seem to have much longevity.

 

[Sierrasparky]

That sounds like a good one. probably does not need to be brass althoug would work well.

 

[Smart $]

"Industrial duty" aluminum and stainless steel metal tape labeler...

http://www.dymo.com/en-US/rhino-m1011-embosser-kit-label-maker

 

[grasfulls]

Dymo - sharp edges

Dymo - sharp edges

"Industrial duty" aluminum and stainless steel metal tape labeler...

http://www.dymo.com/en-US/rhino-m1011-embosser-kit-label-maker

Have you used it? Do the SS or AL bands have sharp edges?
Answered my own...
This is great!!

thank you

 

[Sierrasparky]

I've seen them used all the time, thought that was what you were referring to.

 

[Smart $]

Have you used it? Do the SS or AL bands have sharp edges?

I've used an old version, not sure if it was Dymo/Rhino brand or not. Labeled a bunch of power plant cables using 'em.

I've never been cut by a label nor seen a label cut anything. There is some degree of "sharpness" especially on the trimmed leading and trailing ends, but don't recall it being a major issue. Probably been over ten years since I had my hands on one.

 

[grasfulls]

Never seen them

Never seen them

I've seen them used all the time, thought that was what you were referring to.

Nope, hand stamped brass "dog tags", sheesh..

 

[John120/240]

Nope, hand stamped brass "dog tags", sheesh..

WW Grainger & probably McMaster Carr should have brass numbered dog tags. Then you would need a key to identify dog tag number to source/destination/end use.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Clear heat shrink over wire makers works well. If you are printing your own wire makers use the largest font possible.

 

[grasfulls]

Clear over label

Clear over label

Clear heat shrink over wire makers works well. If you are printing your own wire makers use the largest font possible.

I just got the labeler, it is pretty cool. However, I like the clear heat shrink as well