Hi-
I've searched the site, and came across a few relevant threads dating back to 2009, and wondering if there's newer information/opinions on this topic. I'm nearing the end of my wiring project, and I need to start thinking about how I'm going to label everything. While I currently remember where everything goes, I know that 1, 2, or 3 years from now I'll need a few more reminders.
That being said, I've read some reports that labels from labeling machines sometimes start peeling (I had similar results with the Brother labeler that I used on my last install years back). I'm going to pick up a Dymo Rhino 4200, and I'm looking to see what the best options are for actually labeling wires.
I'm not too fond of the "flag" style of wire marking, as I have many, many wires. Everything is going into two 42" structured wiring enclosures, and I'd like to wrap the label around the cable to conserve space, but not if it's going to cause peeling.
I have a number of Cat5/Cat6 cables (about 60 runs), RG6 (about 25 runs), 14/2 CL3 cased speaker wire (about 60 runs), along with 22/2, 22/4, and 18/2 security wire (about 30 runs). This means that if I decide to go with heat shrink tubing, I'm guessing that I'll need at least two sizes (3/4" and 1/2") and possibly a smaller size yet for the security wires.
I'm hoping that people can chime in on what they chose when going through the labeling process, and what the results were (peeling, labels falling off, etc). If anyone has any experience with shrink tubing, if you have ideas on how I can estimate how much I need to order, I'd appreciate the input. Also, if there's any pros/cons to the different label types (vinyl, flexible nylon, heat shrink tubing, etc.) I'd be happy to hear it.
Thanks!
I've searched the site, and came across a few relevant threads dating back to 2009, and wondering if there's newer information/opinions on this topic. I'm nearing the end of my wiring project, and I need to start thinking about how I'm going to label everything. While I currently remember where everything goes, I know that 1, 2, or 3 years from now I'll need a few more reminders.
That being said, I've read some reports that labels from labeling machines sometimes start peeling (I had similar results with the Brother labeler that I used on my last install years back). I'm going to pick up a Dymo Rhino 4200, and I'm looking to see what the best options are for actually labeling wires.
I'm not too fond of the "flag" style of wire marking, as I have many, many wires. Everything is going into two 42" structured wiring enclosures, and I'd like to wrap the label around the cable to conserve space, but not if it's going to cause peeling.
I have a number of Cat5/Cat6 cables (about 60 runs), RG6 (about 25 runs), 14/2 CL3 cased speaker wire (about 60 runs), along with 22/2, 22/4, and 18/2 security wire (about 30 runs). This means that if I decide to go with heat shrink tubing, I'm guessing that I'll need at least two sizes (3/4" and 1/2") and possibly a smaller size yet for the security wires.
I'm hoping that people can chime in on what they chose when going through the labeling process, and what the results were (peeling, labels falling off, etc). If anyone has any experience with shrink tubing, if you have ideas on how I can estimate how much I need to order, I'd appreciate the input. Also, if there's any pros/cons to the different label types (vinyl, flexible nylon, heat shrink tubing, etc.) I'd be happy to hear it.
Thanks!