<font size=2 face="sans-serif">Fellow gear-heads,</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif"><br>
I have to admit, I'm surprised that everyone seems to be against buying
a new type of tool! 8>)</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Seriously, I currently use these types
of heat shrink tubing. My problems is that I never seem to know if
I completely 'sealed' them with heat, and that is only if I remember to
put the tubing on the write PRIOR to making the connection. DOH!
Also, the precut stuff always seems to be 'just long enough' if that.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I don't mind putting out the money for
this, but I would want to make sure it is actually AS GOOD or BETTER than
tubing. Like I said, I do salt water marine stuff a lot and would
like to make sure things that are completely submerged are going to be
fine.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I don't like that there doesn't seem
to be molds for bigger connections (o or greater wire.)</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Currently, I typically make the butt
connection, then the heat shrink tubing, then silicone tape. This would
save steps and be neater in the end.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">But does anyone (preferably someone
in the EE field) see any problems with this, or that it isn't as
good as heat shrink tubing?</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Thanks</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Moose</font>
<br>
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<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">From:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">Thomas FitzGibbon <fitzgibbon3@comcast.net></font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">To:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>,
Ronnie Day <ronnie.day@gmail.com></font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">Cc:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">"shop-talk@autox.team.net"
<Shop-talk@autox.team.net></font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">Date:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">03/17/2025 12:58 PM</font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">Subject:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">Re: [Shop-talk]
Wire splice sealant</font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">Sent by:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">"Shop-talk"
<shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net></font>
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<br><font size=3 color=#2f2f2f>Glue-lined heat shrink is cheap, easy, fast
and effective. I use it on my boat for every wire splice putting
it over a glue-lined wire splice connector or end terminal. Just
remember to slip the heat shrink on before you finish the splice or attach
the terminal. I've been very pleased with the pre-cut tubes from
Wirefy from Amazon (</font><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NW7954L?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4"><font size=3 color=blue><u>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NW7954L?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4</u></font></a><font size=3 color=#2f2f2f>)
but you can also get good quality bulk rolls from Amazon which can be more
economical than the pre-cut selections.</font><font size=3 color=#2f2f2f face="Arial">
</font>
<br><font size=3>On 03/17/2025 7:08 AM EDT Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
wrote: </font>
<br><font size=3> </font>
<br><font size=3> </font>
<br><font size=3><br>
</font>
<br><font size=3>On Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 21:28 Ronnie Day <</font><a href=mailto:ronnie.day@gmail.com target=_blank><font size=3 color=blue><u>ronnie.day@gmail.com</u></font></a><font size=3>>
wrote: </font>
<br><font size=3>Jeff looks very interesting. I’m guessing it comes in
a range of sizes? Where did you get it from? </font>
<br><font size=3> </font>
<br><font size=3> </font>
<br><font size=3>The answer is always McMaster-Carr </font>
<br><font size=3> </font>
<br><a href="https://www.mcmaster.com/products/adhesive-lined-heat-shrink-tubing/"><font size=3 color=blue><u>https://www.mcmaster.com/products/adhesive-lined-heat-shrink-tubing/</u></font></a><font size=3>
</font>
<br><font size=3> </font>
<br><font size=3>But we probably got it from DigiKey back when I was buying
it. You will have to poke around in their catalog to find it, though.
This phone screen is too small. </font>
<br><font size=3> </font>
<br><font size=3>Thanks, Ron </font>
<br>
<br><font size=3>On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM Jeff Scarbrough <</font><a href=mailto:fishplate@gmail.com target=_blank><font size=3 color=blue><u>fishplate@gmail.com</u></font></a><font size=3>>
wrote: </font>
<br><font size=3>We used to get 3M heat shrink tubing with glue/sealant
inside. I never had a problem with that, and it was 1/10th the trouble
that this appears to be. <br>
</font><font size=3 color=blue><u><br>
</u></font><a href=https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005036041/ target=_blank><font size=3 color=blue><u>https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005036041/</u></font></a><font size=3>
</font>
<br><font size=3> </font>
<br><font size=3> </font>
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<br><font size=3>On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM Moose <</font><a href=mailto:eric@megageek.com target=_blank><font size=3 color=blue><u>eric@megageek.com</u></font></a><font size=3>>
wrote: </font>
<br><font size=2>Braintrust-</font><font size=3> <br>
</font><font size=2><br>
Have any of you ever see this...</font><font size=3> </font><font size=3 color=blue><u><br>
</u></font><a href="https://www.amazon.com/SpliSeal-Professional-Kit-Complete-Connectors/dp/B0D9B8DCTW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3BUKL0P7IVNW9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3Vxo7hR7mEIZ12qx2hsVtgw_kpHNEDXU0ensnUgqGLMqzHtH1jgBc3PlzJU5eSi3rQJTzyk84gcxa-O93kQVc5Ayt7RY4c1WGvHjW1cJOwfbotkXaaBBMl0Zm7WyBNEiuKWSDpLTpS7C9ETdliro6ZPNYxvI97c1qawWiTSQYe_dkzYi2mMD2tl-YL1OM1sWCoUTCt6dQUuNx8XIWpbtIZvKQKJzF7CCh9i82mlJ4bg.c3aPekELXi9S7dY-5c2uW2t1ipGSld6iTm8nqC1TsIY&dib_tag=se&keywords=spliseal+hot+glue+wire+splice+molds&qid=1742170485&sprefix=spliseal+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-3" target=_blank><font size=2 color=blue><u>https://www.amazon.com/SpliSeal-Professional-Kit-Complete-Connectors/dp/B0D9B8DCTW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3BUKL0P7IVNW9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3Vxo7hR7mEIZ12qx2hsVtgw_kpHNEDXU0ensnUgqGLMqzHtH1jgBc3PlzJU5eSi3rQJTzyk84gcxa-O93kQVc5Ayt7RY4c1WGvHjW1cJOwfbotkXaaBBMl0Zm7WyBNEiuKWSDpLTpS7C9ETdliro6ZPNYxvI97c1qawWiTSQYe_dkzYi2mMD2tl-YL1OM1sWCoUTCt6dQUuNx8XIWpbtIZvKQKJzF7CCh9i82mlJ4bg.c3aPekELXi9S7dY-5c2uW2t1ipGSld
6iTm8nqC1TsIY&dib_tag=se&keywords=spliseal+hot+glue+wire+splice+molds&qid=1742170485&sprefix=spliseal+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-3</u></font></a><font size=3>
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</font><font size=2><br>
Seems crazy expensive, but I do lots of marine wires and if they are really
better, I can make the case to buy it.</font><font size=3> <br>
</font><font size=2><br>
Anyone ever use it? There is only one review, and it seemed their
were problems with the order.</font><font size=3> <br>
</font><font size=2><br>
Looking forward to what you all have to say about it.</font><font size=3>
<br>
</font><font size=2><br>
Couple of pluses, <br>
Seems to be a very good seal</font><font size=3> </font><font size=2><br>
Don't need to worry about putting the heat tubing on before the connection.</font><font size=3>
<br>
</font><font size=2><br>
Minuses <br>
I guess you have to used their butt connectors (not really)</font><font size=3>
</font><font size=2><br>
Mold release also</font><font size=3> </font><font size=2><br>
Might be hard in a tight spot.</font><font size=3> <br>
</font><font size=2><br>
Do you think it's a normal glue gun? I have a nice cordless one I
would rather use.</font><font size=3> </font><font size=2><br>
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Thanks again</font><font size=3> </font><font size=2><br>
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