Just received this earth cable from the dealers but a bit suprised that it doesn't have a rubber coating.
Should I wrap it in electrical tape before fitting? What would you guys recommend?
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tha881
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Just received this earth cable from the dealers but a bit suprised that it doesn't have a rubber coating.
Should I wrap it in electrical tape before fitting? What would you guys recommend?
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maxfield
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I wouldn't wrap it in electrical tape. Leave it as it is or get some heatshrink on there.
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tha881
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I was thinking heat shrink but I don't have any here. Surely some covering would be better than nothing?
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Brianmoooore
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The adhesive on electrical tape will be affected by the oily atmosphere under the bonnet, and turn into a slimy mess. Heat shrink OK, loom tape OK, as it is OK.
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tha881
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The old one had a coating which is why I questioned it. I am just going to fit it as it is, thank you for the advice 