Shrink Tubing [RE-wrenches]

[allan]

Sparky,
Check out Del City, 800 654-4757, www.delcity.net.  They make all that
stuff.
Allan @+E
-----Original Message-----
From: R. Sparks Scott <sharkey at mrsharkey.com>
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Date: Friday, January 19, 2001 9:36 AM
Subject: Shrink Tubing [RE-wrenches]


>>Be sure to use "adhesive lined" shrink tubing-similar to what's used
>>in submersible pump splice kits. It's water and vapor-proof.
>
> Windy and All;
>
> Don't know what prices on that glue-lined shrink tubing are like where you
>buy it, but I think it's way over-priced. Here's how to make your own:
>
> Before slipping a regular section of ordinary shrink tubing over your
>connection, coat the area where the shrink will fit with a thick layer of
>Scotchcote (a 3M product). Slide the tubing over the Scotchcote while it is
>still wet and shrink away with a heat gun. The Scotchcote will bubble and
>ooze out the ends of the tubing while it shrinks, effectively sealing it
>against all environmental elements.
> Regular shrink tubing comes in colors, while the only glue-tubing I've
>seen is black. Having a good stock of all sizes of glue tubing on hand will
>set you back a wad of cash, while a stock of regular tubing is inexpensive,
>colorful (always helps to color-code multiple connections) and can be used
>without the Scotchcote when intrusion of the connection is not an issue.
> The Scotchcote is also handy for sealing connections made with electrical
>tape, or where shrink tubing wouldn't work. Don't get any on yourself or
>your gear, it's permanent!
>
> -S
>
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