PVC electrical insulation tape, 7 m roll — self-adhesive PVC tape for insulating, protecting and colour-marking wire joints, lugs and cable ends.
- 7 m roll of self-adhesive PVC electrical insulation tape.
- Stretches to wrap tightly around joints, lugs and cable ends.
- Insulates connector joints inside junction boxes and panels.
- Colour-marks phases, neutral and earth, and identifies circuits.
- Range made in black, red, blue, yellow and green — ask for the colour you need.
- Handy roll size for electricians and home repair kits.
- Tape insulates and marks — it does not replace a proper connector.
PVC insulation tape is the everyday electrician’s tape: a thin, stretchy PVC film with adhesive on one side. It is wrapped over connector joints, lugs and cable ends to insulate and protect them, and used in different colours to mark phases and circuits.
This is the 7 m roll, a handy size for a tool bag or a home repair kit. Remember that tape is for insulation and marking only: wires must be joined with proper connectors inside a junction box, and the tape goes over that.
Where to use it
- Insulating connector joints inside junction and switch boxes.
- Colour-marking phase, neutral and earth wires.
- Finishing cable ends and lugs in panels and distribution boards.
- Bundling and labelling wires during repairs.
How to install
- Switch off and make the joint with a proper connector or crimp first.
- Start on the insulation, stretch the tape slightly and wrap with each turn overlapping the last by half.
- Cover the joint fully, finish on the insulation and press the end down firmly.
Tape insulates and marks — it does not make a joint. Wiring joints should be made with proper connectors inside a junction box by a licensed electrician.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the roll?
- This listing is the 7 m roll.
- Can I join wires with tape alone?
- No. Twisted joints wrapped in tape can loosen and heat up. Make the joint with a proper connector or crimp inside a junction box, then use tape to insulate and mark it.
- Which colour tape should I use?
- Commonly red, yellow and blue for the three phases, black for neutral and green for earth — or any colour that marks your circuits clearly.
- Is a taped joint waterproof?
- No. A taped joint is not a waterproof seal. Outdoor, wet or buried joints need a weatherproof junction box or a proper sealing kit.
- How do I make the tape stick well?
- Wrap it on clean, dry insulation, stretch it slightly and overlap each turn by half its width. Dust, oil and cold surfaces reduce grip.
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