Reel of megohmoid insulation tape

PART OF:
The Bob
Made:
1930-1950 in England
Reel of Megohmoid insulation tape photographed from above on a

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Reel of Megohmoid insulation tape photographed from above on a
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Reel of Megohmoid insulation tape . Soiled white paper packaging containing reel of insulation tape.

Part of the Bob Gray collection of electrical objects.

Electrical insulation tape has been used since the early days of electricity for convenient, on-site repairs, patches, and improvements, to keep out moisture and provide insulation. Although using insulation tape is not done in the best class of wiring work it is an essential part of any electrician's tool kit. From the 1930s to the 1950s rubber strip was used but it was superseded by PVC in the late 1950s. This strip was made by Megohmoid. The name suggests that the tape was highly resistant to electricity given that electrical resistance is measured in ohms.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y2012.15.80
Materials:
rubber (unidentified) and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
15 mm, 55 mm, 5 g
type:
adhesive tape
credit:
Mr Robert Gray