Re: Wiring Tips.

["paul gordon" <paul_gordon@xxxxxxx>]

>Following on from the discussion a few weeks ago on wiring, I tried the
>"masking tape" technique of hiding wires, and it worked well.
Below are a
>couple of tips, based on my experience.
>
>1) ALWAYS make sure your wire is long enough :-)
>2) Holding the wire in the corner and applying the masking tape is
tricky.
>So "tack" the wire in place first, with thin strips of  the
same tape,
>about
>20cm apart.
>3) Applying the tape without kinks or wrinkles can be tricky. Start off
at
>the bottom of the wall, where it will be least visible, and use 20cm or
so
>strips. When you get the hang of it you can use longer bits of wire.
>
>
4) Grow an extra arm (or even two) - excellent results can be achieved by
holding a section of the wire taught, pulling off an equally long piece of
tape, and whilst holding that taught as well, slowly lower the taught tape
onto the taught wire, and press down firmly..... :-)

Another good piece of advice is to get the appropriate width tape for the
gauge of wire you are using - masking tape is available in at least 3
widths, the best choice IMHO is to have about 5mm of "tack"
either side of
the wire to assure a good bond.

Paul G.
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