Tape Down Cables

Keep those microphone cables audio cables and extension cords secure and safely underfoot.

Tape down cables.

Duct tape tends to leave a sticky messy residue behind that. Remember to be safe and tape well my friend. When you tape cables down on a video set in a music venue or film location they are gaffed. Copper earth tape as down conductors should be installed at exposed corners of building.

Duct tape in contrast is built for semi permanent or permanent applications and has a much stickier aggressive adhesive. Tape tex shows you how in how to tape down a cable. Pages with related products. This is great for making minor repairs or waterproofing but not for taping down cables.

Pulling up duct tape will leave you with sticky adhesive on your floor cables and anything else the tape came in contact with. Someone told me duct tape is not great for taping down cables and other stage items. However true duct tape not duck tape though there is a brand that goes by that name is not the ideal solution for securing cables and other audio gear cabling situations. The safety and reliability of your show depends on it.

Electriduct small plastic flexible floor cord cover cable protector and wire concealer includes double sided tape 5 feet brown 4 4 out of 5 stars 829 15 88 15. Down conductors can be fixed to any wall or surface which is non combustible if the surface is combustible refer to bs en 62305 for guidance. Down conductors must not be sited in gutters or down. Professional premium grade gaffer tape black 1 in x 60 yds heavy duty pro gaff tape secures cables holds down wires leaves no sticky residue easy to tear multipurpose better than duct tape 4 6 out of 5 stars 858.

Gaff tape is tricky like that and it can quickly go from your friend to your enemy as it cunningly wraps itself down the cable the whole way. Ah the handyman s not so secret weapon.