12v wiring

[oltrunt]

Gripe acknowledged.  While I did comply religiously with the norm for  the 120v side of my electrical system, the 12v side is a different story.  Free (not stolen) is good and if I had found enough yellow wire to do the entire 12v system I'd have been "golden".  As it is, the following quote from my "operaters manual" says it all.

"It should be pointed out that no attempt was made to match wire colors in any 12 volt circuit and wire color will vary repeatedly in several circuits.  The use of a volt meter and a continuity tester will make tracing circuits a fairly simple task."

I have my fire resistant suit on so go ahead and flame away!   Jack

[eagle19952]

I may have to look on Amazon for a couple of those wire markers..

Thomas and Betts and Panduit wire markers are decent ones too.


I prefer sets that are 0 thru 9. you can make #'s up in the hundreds...or thousands...

[brmax]

I really like that tip 👍, in some projects it would be a new thing using the numbers above 9.
Unfortunately I have used all my rolls of stickers. Luckily found some from my dads stash and used for recent projects. The tablets do last quite awhile, using both rolls and tablet I might lean to the tablet for better choice.  They may have lettering included that my rolls didnt,  its a toss up!


Good day

Floyd

[Van]

 

Gripe acknowledged.  While I did comply religiously with the norm for  the 120v side of my electrical system, the 12v side is a different story.  Free (not stolen) is good and if I had found enough yellow wire to do the entire 12v system I'd have been "golden".  As it is, the following quote from my "operaters manual" says it all.

"It should be pointed out that no attempt was made to match wire colors in any 12 volt circuit and wire color will vary repeatedly in several circuits.  The use of a volt meter and a continuity tester will make tracing circuits a fairly simple task."

I have my fire resistant suit on so go ahead and flame away!   Jack

   

[DoubleEagle]

The tape markers are definitely a good idea, but the most durable wire markers I ever saw were metal ones that were crimped on the wires of a Diamond Reo truck I had. I think the earlier Autocars and Peterbuilts did as well. For a while, all three shared the same cab sheet metal.

[chessie4905]

those 3m ones on rolls look nice, but a little on the expensive side. i wonder if they will dry out after 5 to 10+ years on the roll like regular masking tape.

[eagle19952]

those 3m ones on rolls look nice, but a little on the expensive side. i wonder if they will dry out after 5 to 10+ years on the roll like regular masking tape.

nope.
mine are fine.
colors
numbers
3M
Panduit
and T&B
been frozen
in Death Valley
still intact,
on the rolls
on the pages
and on the wires.
none of what i have are less than 14 years old
many were old when i got them
some i bought
and some were "residue"
if it was in the "we've billed those out" pile...
they were mine
if i got to them first
snooze you lose
I function in my sleep.

[chessie4905]

good to know, thanks

[eagle19952]

good to know, thanks

but you're right, they are not cheap.

with the 3M's u learn quickly that 3-4 digits will cover the circumference of 12 ga. and 3 digits for smaller...and then where to start the adhesion so the number sits where you want it, (saves $$) if you are OCD in that regard.

rewiring chopped spaghetti is an OCD endeavor IMO, or don't (find someone who is )