Lost a $400 tuner because I didn't label the box properly

I was doing a big retirement home job near Dayton last month, 48 units all needing cable and internet drops. I labeled my van boxes with a marker but it rubbed off after two days in the heat, and I ended up leaving a nice $400 meter at one of the units. Has anyone found a permanent labeling method that holds up to summer temps and rain?

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betht3216d ago

Oh man, that sucks but just so you know, "tuner" usually refers to a tool for aligning antennas or tuning circuits, not a cable meter. Try using a label maker with clear tape or those metal-etching pens, they hold up way better in heat.

aaronlee16d ago

Well well well, @betht32 coming in with the save. I gotta hand it to you, that's actually a solid tip about the metal etching pens. I've been using regular sharpies on my cables and they're basically invisible by lunchtime. But seriously, a "tuner"? Who calls a cable tester a tuner? That's like calling a hammer a "nail persuader." I'm just gonna pretend I knew that all along and didn't just learn it from your post. Appreciate you looking out though, even if you had to correct me like I'm a new hire.