New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Heat Shrink Wrap?

post #1 of 8
1/14/10 at 1:02pm
Thread Starter 
Hey guys, what size heat shrink wrap do yall buy and where do yall buy it from? I want to buy some to reinforce the area where the cable goes into an IEM.
Reply
post #2 of 8
1/14/10 at 1:24pm
I get 1/2" 3 to 1 heatshrink from heatshrinktubing1 on ebay or wirecare.com as my all purpose shrink for cable making. For smaller wires, however, you may want to move to 1/4". 3 to 1 is fairly stiff so if you want flexibility, using 2 to 1 might be better. You need to determine what works best for you, especially from a sizing standpoint. If you get too large a diameter, it won't do you much good, and if you get too small, you won't be able to fit it over anything.
Reply
post #3 of 8
1/14/10 at 3:46pm
where the cable goes into the iem!?

i'd look for 3:1 3mm, in all honesty. since I build in very limited quantities, i get mine from parts express
Reply
post #4 of 8
1/14/10 at 3:52pm
i have 1/8" and 3/16" 2 to 1. if you need small amount send me your address and i'll send you a foot of each.ted
Reply
post #5 of 8
1/14/10 at 8:11pm
SHAKE, as EL DOUG said, I use Part- express also....It's just down the road from my place....You should ask them to send you a catalog.....You'd be surprised the "stuff" and deals they have.......try them.....A kinds of heat-shrink.........And NO, I DON'T WORK FOR THEM!!!!
Reply
post #6 of 8
1/14/10 at 8:18pm
Markertek also has a good selection.
Reply
post #7 of 8
1/15/10 at 1:50am
To be honest I get a lot of DIY stuff from dealextreme. They have heatshrink and it's cheap and works. Ditto for solder, flux, etc.
Reply
post #8 of 8
1/15/10 at 5:54am
if you need it at once,any home improvement super store,hardware store, or automotive parts chain and radioshack. this stuff is hardly scarce. hd has 3/16 to 2" and almost every size in between. 2:1 and 3:1. 6" strips. i am sure there is better quality but i think the stuff sold everywhere is fine for most applications. a electronics supply will have colors other than black,shiny,mat etc. by the foot.

music_man
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home