Suitable heat shrink tubes

[UrbanPuma]

Hi all,

There is a break in my front light/LED cable with some of the wire exposed. Can anyone recommended good water-resistant heat shrink tube which also offers temperature and environmental protection?

Pic included.

 

[AGS]

B&Q

CORElectric Black 10mm Cable sleeving, 0.15m, 8 pieces

Easy to use general purpose heat shrink tubing.

www.diy.com

 

[UrbanPuma]

Thanks AGS. Could I just cover that section (as I'd have to take off connector and original tube cannot come off) and shrink without replacing the whole tube - would this brand be suitable?

 

[guerney]

I used this 4:1 self-adhesive marine heat shrink, and where I haven't (also as well as lol, because I'm fearful of water [not a strong swimmer]), I used self-amalgamating rubber tape:

4:1 Black Adhesive Heat shrink Waterproof HeatShrink Glue Lined Tubing Sleeving | eBay

Its high shrink ratio makes it ideal for sealing large components and irregular shapes. NOT the lay flat width of the heat shrink. As a guide, the lay-flat width of our heat shrink is below Shrink Temperature: 90 °c.

www.ebay.co.uk

Pardon our interruption...

 

[AGS]

I get my self amalgamating tape from screwfix.

Self-Amalgamating Rubber Tape Black 3m x 25mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Helps to make watertight seals for leaking pipes or waterproofing. Suitable for jointing, splicing and repairing cables, hoses, plastic and metallic tubes. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

 

[UrbanPuma]

Ah thanks so much. 4:1 ratio is great, I'll get these. Cheers

 

[guerney]

Ah thanks so much. 4:1 ratio is great, I'll get these. Cheers

That seller shortchanged me twice, then when I brought the matter up, he sent me twice as much as I'd originally ordered as well as... so he's a good egg I think.

4:1 gets it over so many different connectors, and not just on the bike! I use the stuff for audio connectors too, to reinforce the exiting flexes, which otherwise usually fail first. It sets quite solid, but still flexes a bit if narrow, and can be set into a shape while still hot.

 

[UrbanPuma]

That seller shortchanged me twice, then when I brought the matter up, he sent me twice as much as I'd originally ordered as well as... so he's a good egg I think.

4:1 gets it over so many different connectors, and not just on the bike! I use the stuff for audio connectors too, to reinforce the exiting flexes, which otherwise usually fail first. It sets quite solid, but still flexes a bit if narrow, and can be set into a shape while still hot.

Glad to hear the seller rectified shortchanging you. Yes, ratio is definitely a plus point, just what I needed. Thanks again.