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Need to know what heatshrink size and what sleeving size i need

post #1 of 4
1/16/10 at 1:31pm
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Hello guys, I am ordering parts online to make some interconnects and possibly some re-cabling. I just need to know what size of heatshrink and cable sleeving I need. Thanks!
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post #2 of 4
1/16/10 at 2:50pm
The size that fits your cables...
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post #3 of 4
1/16/10 at 6:50pm
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Originally Posted by drummerdimitri View Post
Hello guys, I am ordering parts online to make some interconnects and possibly some re-cabling. I just need to know what size of heatshrink and cable sleeving I need. Thanks!
What wire are you using? I like 1/2" 3 to 1 heatshrink, as it covers just about all ranges that I need. It gets pretty stiff when shrunk down to its mininum, so some 1/4" might be good, too. If you use 2 to 1 heatshrink, you need to measure more carefully and remember to place it on your wire before the connectors.

1/8" techflex fits over Mogami W2893 and a quad braid of 24awg wires. If you use something thicker, you might want to go with 1/4".

For multifilament you need to be more precise, since it doesn't expand nearly as much as techflex (nearly none at all). 3/16th fits nicely on W2893 and over a quad briad of 24awg wires (can you tell the types of wire that I use> )

That should get you started.
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post #4 of 4
1/16/10 at 9:08pm
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Thanks a lot for the help Frag, much appreciated!
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