2-Piece TEMCo 1/4" Marine Grade Heat Shrink Tube 3:1 Adhesive Glue Lined 1 RED + 1 Black 4ft Each

I needed it for my boat project, which includes a PVC tiller bar extension with a durable paint finish. The bar tilts down when I'm trimmed out, rubbing against the boat's fiberglass seat bench. To make it more durable against rubbing, I heat shrank it over that section of pipe. Pipe, with a diameter of a little more than 1. The diameter is 25". br>br>It's a good foundation. As expected, the adhesive properties are present. The product does not shrink as much as it claims. 1. , in my opinion. With lower, controlled heat, this can be shrunk to about a quarter-inch in diameter. It worked for me, so it's all right. But I doubt you could shrink it any further. With higher, less controllable heat, 1 inch diameter would probably be the absolute maximum shrinkage. When placing your order, keep this in mind. br>br>In addition, if you want to write a longer piece (1. Remember to heat shrink the middle section first, all the way around, if the diameter is 5 times or longer. You'll want to spiral out to one of the ends at this point. Then return to the center and spiral out to the opposite end. If you don't get the middle heat shrunk first, you'll end up with trapped air/adhesive pockets that are impossible to remove later. I was able to install a 6-inch-long piece without using any pockets. Overall, I would purchase this item again, but in a size that is more appropriate for my needs. 1: At least on the 2 inch size, there will be no shrinkage. 2: 1 is the best case scenario.

Makenna McClure

| Jul 29, 2021

A nearby outbuilding receives 275' of underground 2 triplex service. It took ten days for everything to happen. For the first four weeks, everything was fine, but then one of the 110 legs died. The fault was narrowed down to a 75-foot stretch that was buried by an LP gas line, so what should you do now? There's no way you're going to dig it all up by hand. This is only going to improve. br>br>Decision: br>br> A new trench has been dug next to the old one. Two new discrete 2 cables, one to serve as a replacement splice and the other to serve as a backup in case the triplex fails again. Three more 4 days of work to fix something that should never have gone wrong in the first place. Morris butt splice connectors with heatshrink over them were used to replace the faulty cable with a section of new cable. I only had two options at the time. Cover the splices with 3" pieces of heatshrink. There isn't enough time to ensure complete waterproofness. There's still more to learn. Continue reading to learn more. br>br>All right, let's get started. after I finished installing, splicing, and testing the new cable working- The splices were reburied. "That was a stupid thing to do," I reflected a week later. Heat shrinkage was only a few millimeters long. I made a note of where the splices were. I realized I should have covered the splices with 6" of red shrink tube so I could easily find them if I needed to. Approximately one foot in depth br>br>As a result, I placed an order for RED shrink tube. BLACK WAS SENT TO ME BY THEM. BLACK? My heart is heavy with grief. BLACK? SO. br>br> I'm going to go over everything again. Dig up 2 splices and replace the HS tube with long enough to ensure 100% underground waterproof conditions. Paint the splices orange Krylon and wrap them in surveyors tape, allowing the ribbon to stick out above the grade. br>br>This is an excellent product, with an adhesive waterseal. Just be careful not to overdo it with the propane torch. Slow and steady wins the race. br>br>The rest is about the stress of DIY home improvement projects that go from plan A to plan F without warning.

Thomas Hays

| Apr 02, 2021

It was only last week that I received this. I am merely a homeowner who performs my own home and vehicle repairs, and I frequently employ the use of heat shrink tubing. This is delivered in long sections that must be cut by hand. It's not a big deal, and it's even better because you get exactly the length you need. br>br>To be honest, I haven't tried these on my car yet. However, I've tested a few pieces on the bench with wire and crimp connectors, and this stuff appears to be functional. The 3 to 1 shrink ratio is one of my favorites because it works with a wide range of wire and terminal thicknesses, as well as whatever else you heat shrink. When using the 2 to 1 stuff, you'll need to dial in the right diameter heat shrink from the start. Using the 3 to 1 ratio, you can get away with having a smaller variety of heat shrink sizes. When the adhesive was squeezed out, the material shrunk to a good thickness. br>br>If I use this stuff and it fails in some way, I'll make sure to update. Even the cheap, flimsy heat shrink has held up well to normal car repairs in all of my years of using it. In my experience, the cheaper stuff tends to shrink by a factor of two. Even "cheap" items can cost more.

Summer Key

| Jun 29, 2021

This is a substantial fortification. According to some reviews, the product was shipped rolled up in its packaging with kinks. My experience was similar to yours. I unrolled and stretched the product out on my workbench the next day, and it was perfectly straight and free of kinks. The crease from the roll is still visible, but it vanishes when heated and shrunk. When it comes to using the product, it does take a little heat to shrink it down, but once it does, it does. I use it on microphone cables I make to relieve stress on the connectors, which is why I need thick wall tubing. For stage durability, I also use the thicker microphone coax. The cable and connector are well adhered to the glue on the inside. The only drawback is that it's only available in black and red. I'll continue to use it aside from that.

Lilliana Obrien

| Aug 24, 2021

I ordered a variety of sizes and colors of this tubing and found it to be a high-quality product that is easy to work with and shrinks and seals well. The tubing arrived coiled up in a small package, which caused several kinks in the tubing, as some other customers have mentioned. But I straightened it out right away and squeezed the kinks out to make it round again. Because none of them were stuck shut, the entire tube could be used. As a test, I ordered the 1/2-inch size. I have a number of vintage American-made (i. e. pliers and wire cutters with bare metal handles (made of high-quality steel). To improve grip and insulate them, I wanted to cover them with rubber. I tried the liquid plastic dipping goop, and it worked, but it was slow, messy, and required a lot of dippings to get a decent amount of coverage. So I slipped 1/2 inch tubing over the handles, heated it up, and now I have nice, neat covers that are both durable and smooth. Because the adhesive lining adheres to the tools, they will not slip or fall off. Thank you so much.

Levi Lindsay

| Nov 08, 2021