How to tell the difference between heat shrink tape and normal wire tape?

Question

Heat shrink tape

Wire tape

They look exactly the same, especially with the absence of any markings on the ring... How can I tell the difference between the two?

Apply some heat and see if it shrinks? – John D Sep 27 '17 at 04:35 — John D, Sep 27 '17 at 04:35
That was what i was about to post :) – Solar Mike Sep 27 '17 at 04:43 — Solar Mike, Sep 27 '17 at 04:43
Test it then label the inside of the core – Chris Stratton Dec 29 '19 at 00:01 — Chris Stratton, Dec 29 '19 at 00:01

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 27 '17 at 04:41

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talking from my experience with thermal shrinking tubes id thermal shrinking tape tends to be less shiny than the common one

answered Sep 27 '17 at 04:41

diegogmx

And the normal one is usually stickier... – Solar Mike Sep 27 '17 at 04:44
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review – Voltage Spike Sep 27 '17 at 05:09
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@laptop2d the question asked for a difference : the words "less shiny" seem to answer that... – Solar Mike Sep 27 '17 at 07:33
Looks like a comment to me, but then again they don't show the question in review. Needless to say, this answer could use some cleaning up. – Voltage Spike Sep 27 '17 at 15:13

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 28 '19 at 23:41

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Heat shrink tape is 3+ times thicker and far more stiff.

answered Dec 28 '19 at 23:41

Paul

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