heat shrink?

[minibikefreak]

how is this stuff i dont like electrical tape wire nuts are fine but what about heat shrink anyone use it before?

 

[Bill Ellerby]

Heat shrink is great. Been using it for years, both in the Navy and now. Great at keeping water/dirt from connections. Also aids in holding the wires together far better then tape.

 

[shoe]

Its really the best way to go ,, you can get it cheap at Radio Shack or Harbor Freight

 

[danc9]

heat shrink

Best thing around. Some guys use a small torch to heat, I like to use a hot air gun.


DAN

 

[minibikefreak]

okay thanks guys i appreciate it do i have to solder the wires together before i slide the heat shrink over or no soldering at all?

 

[metal man]

to solder or not is up to you . heat shrink is like tape with a much better seal .

 

[minibikefreak]

to solder or not is up to you . heat shrink is like tape with a much better seal .

Okay im gonna go buy some

 

[guardrail dave]

solder the wires first /slide the heat shrink on first and push it as far away from the connection as possible then solder the connection and let it cool then slide your heat shrink over the connecion and heat it to shrink it/if you heat it too much it will burn or tear/do a trial run first :thumbsup:

 

[Harleys Papa]

I use it all the time at work, works great. Make sure you get the right size for the wire your using so that it shrinks enough.

 

[minibikefreak]

solder the wires first /slide the heat shrink on first and push it as far away from the connection as possible then solder the connection and let it cool then slide your heat shrink over the connecion and heat it to shrink it/if you heat it too much it will burn or tear/do a trial run first :thumbsup:

Thanks for the tip! I appreciate it bought some today it works great! Im putting a new head unit radio in my car tommarow im gonna use that! I love this stuff so much better than those crappy crimpers

 

[minibikefreak]

I use it all the time at work, works great. Make sure you get the right size for the wire your using so that it shrinks enough.

Thanks i bought a big variety pack for different sizes. I cant beleive ive never used this stuff before i lover it!