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Duct tape instead of electrical tape for speaker wire?

I had to extend some speaker wires, so i used a second speaker cord and wrapped it to the one out the speaker, but the exposed section doesnt look to safe, and it runs behind my bed so i`m a little unsure about it being uncovered. Can i use duct tape just to cover the open wires? or is electrical tape NEEDED? It is plugged into the wall, not battery powered.

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Double shrink tube is best.
ALWAYS use electrical tape where electricity is concerned, the clue is in the name. It was designed to work with a current, Duct tape will eventually catch fire etc.
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electrical tape is the best,it gives a better shield, as there is still current running through the wire.

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