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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: tunnie on 28 February 2010, 10:48:22

Title: Heat Srink
Post by: tunnie on 28 February 2010, 10:48:22

I used to use insulating tape, but every time i do wiring with it, i get a torrent of abusive from TB  ::)

So going to use some heat srink, on small 12v wires is a hair dryer enough to heat it, or do you need a proper heat gun?

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: Debs. on 28 February 2010, 10:52:46

I think it might depend on the hairdryer.....some wouldn`t have the wattage or be able to concentrate the heat enough.

I normally use a electric paint-stripper/heat-gun or by wafting a gas blowtorch (set on a low flame and not too close) to get the shrink to recover it`s smaller size.

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: Tonka. on 28 February 2010, 10:53:44

I carefully use a cigarette lighter  :y

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 28 February 2010, 10:54:53

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I used to use insulating tape, but every time i do wiring with it, i get a torrent of abusive from TB  ::)

So going to use some heat srink, on small 12v wires is a hair dryer enough to heat it, or do you need a proper heat gun?

Heat gun,but dont fire the car up. ;D

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 February 2010, 11:03:22

I just use the soldering iron!

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: tunnie on 28 February 2010, 11:10:25

i just might end up using insulating tape again, never had a problem with it  :-/

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: Jimbob on 28 February 2010, 11:11:49

I use a good powered hair dryer, works fine.

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: r1 on 28 February 2010, 12:29:20

 you dont need a heat gun/hairdryer
 i just get the mrs to come and talk to me works everytime ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: Tony H on 28 February 2010, 13:00:25

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I used to use insulating tape, but every time i do wiring with it, i get a torrent of abusive from TB  ::)

So going to use some heat srink, on small 12v wires is a hair dryer enough to heat it, or do you need a proper heat gun?

Ask Elite Pete if you can borrow one of his to try I believe he has several to choose from  ::)

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: Debs. on 28 February 2010, 14:00:41

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Ask Elite Pete if you can borrow one of his to try I believe he has several to choose from  ::)

 ::) Oooooh, you bitch! ;D

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: jereboam on 28 February 2010, 14:03:27

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I carefully use a cigarette lighter  :y

Always worked for me. :)

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: Entwood on 28 February 2010, 15:34:52

Self amalgamating tape is the stuff to use where you can't apply heat ..  :)

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?menuno=11862

:)

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: Lazydocker on 28 February 2010, 15:57:07

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Self amalgamating tape is the stuff to use where you can't apply heat ..  :)

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?menuno=11862

:)

But doesn't comply with LPGA COP 11... Use a lighter carefully

Title: Re: Heat Srink
Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2010, 12:12:52

I use a powerful hairdryer.  Paint stripper heat guns can be a bit much, melting the insulation (and your fingers!)