[Little J040]

Ive been making some mini -> rca and it looks terrible with 3 pieces of heatshrink on there own "leg" Is there any platic piece or heatshrink that I can use to cover that whole mess up?

 

[Jam_Master_J]

You want something called a "boot". One piece of normal heatshrink could work too. Just be careful when heating it and it should form around the 3 parts of the joint.

 

[beerguy0]

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Originally Posted by Little J040 Ive been making some mini -> rca and it looks terrible with 3 pieces of heatshrink on there own "leg" Is there any platic piece or heatshrink that I can use to cover that whole mess up?

I've used Raychem boots for Y-cables. They are available in various sizes. Some even have an epoxy lining, which allows you to make an environmentally sealed cable. (Important for what I do, but likely not for most DIY'ers) Check the usual online sources for availability. It's been a while since I've used them, so I'm not sure where to buy them.

Cheers,

bg

 

[VR6ofpain]

pants

 

[Garbz]

The easiest and probably cheapest way other then to get thoes "special" ones is to simply buy resin filled heatshrink, slightly larger then the cable in question.

Put it over, heat it up and while still burning hot grab some pliers and pinch the Y split. Instant heatshrink pants!

 

[Little J040]

Thanks for all the advice! Thanks.

Jeff