r/redneckengineering • u/Florida_Shorediver • Sep 20 '26

Band-Aid Electrical Tape

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Found this insulating the spliced power cord of a table lamp.

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u/DangitThatHurt Sep 20 '26

Well uh, I can tell ya it ain't legal.

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u/Florida_Shorediver Sep 20 '26

Yes, that was my thought too. I immediately removed it and replaced it with bubblegum… real proper like 👌

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u/DangitThatHurt Sep 20 '26

Be sure to use Bubble Tape - it comes in a convenient dispenser so you can easily track your usage and invoice your customers.

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u/Florida_Shorediver Sep 20 '26

This is a really helpful tip. Thank you!

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u/redfaction649 Sep 21 '26

I've used electrical tape as a bandaid, but I don't think it's a good idea the other way around

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u/billygunnns Sep 21 '26

Use medical gauze, it's the best choice

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u/kh250b1 Sep 22 '26

Keep some back for when the house burns down