diff --git a/src/wireviz/wv_harness.py b/src/wireviz/wv_harness.py
index ba388e5..b81f24d 100644
--- a/src/wireviz/wv_harness.py
+++ b/src/wireviz/wv_harness.py
@@ -323,7 +323,8 @@ class Harness:
                 dot.attr("edge", color="#000000")
                 loops = gv_connector_loops(connector)
                 for head, tail in loops:
-                    dot.edge(head, tail)
+                    dot.edge(head, tail, label=" ")
+                    #                    ^ workaround to avoid oversized loops
 
         # determine if there are double- or triple-colored wires in the harness;
         # if so, pad single-color wires to make all wires of equal thickness