I have this computer mouse that I had to rewire to fix it.. but I'm using it right now with wires showing bare. I need to tape it - just wondering if i can use duct tape because I dont have any electrical tape
2007-01-21 09:17:48 · 9 answers · asked by odysseyxltd 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yeah the only problem with that though is that when i get electrical tape, the duct tape will be too hard to get off. It took me a lot of meticulous effort and steady hands to get the wiring right, so that no bare wires are touching each other (there are 5 different colored wires). So when I tape it, i need ot make sure it stays that way and is permanent. Ill probably jus go out and buy electrical tape because I heard of duct tape being problematic on bare wires (maybe thats for only high voltage products but maybe I shouldn't risk it).
2007-01-21 09:25:42 · update #1
This is to Sandyspacecase:
I started getting this "power surge on USB hub" error when using my mouse about a month ago. I couldn't figure out what the problem might be. I then went down the wire, and found there was a puncture in it and the wiring was completely messed up. I was about to throw it away, but then I did this.
I cut around each side of the puncture, leaving three pieces, and threw away the middle (punctured) piece. I then stripped the ends of the two remaining pieces about 1-2 inches. Be careful not to cut it, but simply strip the insulater. Inside you will find a green, white, black and red smaller wires, and then a lot of this silver wire. The red and black are power and ground (not sure about the others). Unravel anything around the colored wires so that you can individually strip them. Twist all silver wire into one part and push it as much out of the way as you can. When all the colored wires are stripped on each side, twist them together and then twisth thesilver
2007-01-21 09:47:35 · update #2
No! No! NO!
Also, use shrink tubing to insulate those wires. Elect. tape is ok fo very temp in this case but Shrink Tubing is better. Go to Radio Shack.
2007-01-21 09:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason they made electrical tape is it is non conductive.
Duct tape is for duct work on hvac equipment.
By not using the correct product you risk an electrical short or worse a fire.
Now ask your self if it's worth it?
2007-01-21 17:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by launrider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be fine for now...only for little wires like that. Do not use duct tape for bigger electrical issues, definite fire hazard.
It's a good TEMPORARY fix until you can get some electrical tape. Good Luck!
2007-01-21 17:24:58 · answer #3 · answered by weebleswobble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine for a temporary fix.But get some electrical tape.I think it's safer because something about electric traveling threw it,and heat melting it. Also when it's removed, it comes off clean and doesn't leave a sticky ,gummy,residue on the wires.P.S. my mouse just now broke too, what did you do to fix yours?
2007-01-21 17:30:31 · answer #4 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duct tape will work as a temporay fix, but it has the nasty habit of becoming brittle and delaminating over time. So, use it for a temp fix, but replace it with electrical tape as soon as you can. BTW the voltage from your mouse is so small it wouldn't hurt you if you touched it.
2007-01-21 17:23:32 · answer #5 · answered by avengergt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should never use duct tape for electrical stuff. duct tape has metal in it and metal is a heat conductor....
2007-01-24 18:15:10 · answer #6 · answered by Holy__its[Sarah.Seduction] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but change the mouse soon .the mouse uses only low voltage.
2007-01-21 17:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by Bren0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why Not Red Necks Do It!!
2007-01-21 17:24:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
solder and shrink tube
or buy a new mouse. they are cheap.
2007-01-21 17:30:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anthony A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋