Why is LX tape called LX tape?

Question: Why is LX tape called LX tape!?

What is it about it that makes it particularly good for LX use!? My experience with it seems to have mostly focused around the pretty colours available!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Electrical tape (also referred to as LX tape) is a type of pressure-sensitive tape used to insulate electrical wires and other material that conduct electricity!. It can be made of many plastics, but vinyl is most popular; it stretches well and gives an effective and long lasting insulation!.

A wide variety of electrical tapes are available; some for highly specialized purposes!. Electricians generally use only black tape for insulation purposes!. The other colors (and black) are used to indicate the voltage level and phase of the wire!. The following table describes this usage!.

Tape Color - Usage
Black - Insulation; Low voltage, Phase A
Red - Low voltage, Phase B
Blue - Low voltage, Phase C
Brown - High voltage, Phase A
Orange - High voltage, Phase B
Yellow - High voltage, Phase C
Green - Earth ground
Green with Yellow Stripe - Isolated ground
White / Gray - Low voltage Neutral / High voltage Neutral
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It's used a lot by the LX department, for taping coiled cables and marking stuff!. Stage crew need the different colours to mark the places of set pieces for different scenes!.Www@QuestionHome@Com