Can the medical tape replace the insulating tape?

n daily life, some people in the transformation of indoor lines or maintenance of electrical appliances, commonly used medical tape or wet injury cream instead of black insulation tape package wire connector. In fact, this is very dangerous, ranging from short circuit caused by the line, while it may lead to fire and electric shock casualties. This is because the medical tape although the viscosity is better, but the insulation is very low, easy to leakage.

     Insulation tape, also known as insulating tape, used in household electricity under the 380 volts wire dressing, joints, insulation seals and so on. When the power cord of household appliances is damaged, it should be disconnected from power supply, replace the power cord or wrap with insulating tape. Do not use medical tape, transparent tape or plastic cloth and other insulating tape.