126mhz Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I have constructed several pairs of speaker cables as well as power cables and have ordered many supplies for these projects from Parts Express. BUT, I have yet to find heat shrink tubing like can be found on many of the power cables that can be bought complete. It's the heat shrink that will have a large enough diameter to go over the male and female socket, (over most of the socket except of course the prongs or female end that goes into your component or into the wall) AND shrink down small enough to enclose the cable as well. I have tried 3:1 ratio tubing and if you buy a diameter large enough to go over the socket end it will not shrink down small enough to grab the cable as well,....... Any suggestions? Thanks as always, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 http://www.heatshrink.com/ Check this site out. I've used them and was very happy with their service. mike[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 126mhz, FYI the thicker walled tubing seems to shrink down better. Also the type with glue inside does an ecelent job at sealing, just need to make sure you have something rapped around the cable to catch the extra glue that comes out the end when its shrunk. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Maybe I'm missing something. I would think they put the heat shrink over the wire, solder the connector to the wire, pull the heat shrink over the wire end of the connector, shrink the tube with heat. I hope that is not insulting. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Gil I think what he is saying is that when you use a tube that is big enough to go over the terminal end that when it is shrunk it doesn't fully shrink tight up against the wire. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench722 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 You put the heat shrink on your wire and then install the connector and then pull the heat shrink up to the connector and shrink it. You can find a large assortment at the auto parts stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 No insult to anyone intended. Maybe I should just sit down and shut up. I've had to put various connectors on wires. Of course you have to put the shell or handle on the wire first. Then solder the connection, e.g. to a XLR or phone plug. More than once, just as the solder cools, I see the shell sitting on the workbench. You get one flub "free" in that there is not a real problem until you work on the other end of the wire. But I've mangaged it. Smile. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
126mhz Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Gil I think what he is saying is that when you use a tube that is big enough to go over the terminal end that when it is shrunk it doesn't fully shrink tight up against the wire. Steve Nail on the head Gil. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimsmith Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 We use Fluorothem for all our heat exchanger needs. They have exceeded our expectations over and over again! The quality of the heat shrink tubing has pleasantly surprised everyone here. We always look for to doing business with Fluorothem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 No insult to anyone intended. Maybe I should just sit down and shut up.I've had to put various connectors on wires. Of course you have to put the shell or handle on the wire first. Then solder the connection, e.g. to a XLR or phone plug. More than once, just as the solder cools, I see the shell sitting on the workbench. You get one flub "free" in that there is not a real problem until you work on the other end of the wire. But I've mangaged it.Smile.Gil You spoke for us all on this one Gil. What I do is install a smaller diameter HST over the wire/solder joint, this will increase the diameter of the wire portion and provide a bit more 'stiffener' or strain relieve at the wire/shell junction. This might be enough that the larger HST that fits over the connector shell might also shrink tight to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Ditto on Colter's method. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 We use Fluorothem for all our heat exchanger needs. They have exceeded our expectations over and over again! The quality of the heat shrink tubing has pleasantly surprised everyone here. We always look for to doing business with Fluorothem. Why would you look forward to doing business with a business you obviously work for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 You spoke for us all on this one Gil. Yes he did. 4 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Don't you hate it when some marketing type gets on here and resurrects an ancient thread in hopes of pushing their products? I'm supposed to know better than to fall for this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamo Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I bought a pre-amp from Bill A few years back and had a few phone conversations with him. He was pretty cool. Too bad this thread is so old. I thought he was back for a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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