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Heat Srink
« 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?
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« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #2 on: 28 February 2010, 10:53:44 »
I carefully use a cigarette lighter  :y
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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #4 on: 28 February 2010, 11:03:22 »
I just use the soldering iron!
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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #5 on: 28 February 2010, 11:10:25 »
i just might end up using insulating tape again, never had a problem with it  :-/
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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #6 on: 28 February 2010, 11:11:49 »
I use a good powered hair dryer, works fine.
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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #8 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  ::)
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« Reply #9 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
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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #10 on: 28 February 2010, 14:03:27 »
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I carefully use a cigarette lighter  :y

Always worked for me. :)
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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #11 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

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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #12 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
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Re: Heat Srink
« Reply #13 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!)
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