Originally Posted by
Bill Kriegh
Tape is not "permanent".
Cordin' to the NEC green tape is, and one could imply that white made of the same stuff is too.
Bill,
The following is from 3M and provides a suitable way to make white tape permanent.
Note that it "can last for a duration of time" ... "A DURATION OF TIME" is not "permanent". Hence a suggestion to make it "permanent".
(underlining and bold are mine)
Thank you for contacting 3M. 35 tape is viewed to be a pressure sensitive tape that when applied can last for a duration of time.
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']The term permanent can be interpreted in many ways. Temperature of application and environment have a large factor in how long any product can fit need of service. A suggestion might be to apply 35 tape then protect it with a heat shrink tube that is clear, this would help insure longer service time.[/font]
Being as I have already agreed that heat shrink tube could be acceptable for meeting "permanent", I will go with the recommendation of putting clear heat shrink tube over white tape, or, why not just use white heat shrink tube.