[Atmob-discuss] [Fwd: Re: wire strain relief for dew heater]

[Lawrence Moss]

I agree with George:  heat shrink tubing is great.  Just one caveat 
though... let the soldered joint cool completely before sliding the 
tubing over the soldered joint.  Otherwise it can start shrinking as 
you're sliding the heat shrink tubing over the joint and may shrink too 
much before totally covering the joint.

Larry Moss

George Roberts wrote:
>> I'm making some dew heaters and I need some advice on connecting the
>> wires with some kind of strain relief. What I want to do is connect 
>> two
>>     
>
> I probably shouldn't advise but I can't resist.  Plus other people who 
> wouldn't have said anything will say "don't listen to George, do it this 
> way..." so even if my advice is bad I'm helping.
>
> I really like heat shrink tubing.  You buy it at an electronics store. 
> Buy the special heat gun too.  It starts out about 5x larger diameter 
> than final size.  Put it over the wires and slide out of the way. 
> Solder as before, then slide tubing over the soldered section and shrink 
> with the heat gun (hair dryers aren't hot enough).  It's stronger than 
> electric tape, looks better, and lasts longer.  No gunk will slip out if 
> it sits too long in the hot sun (like electric tape does).  The most 
> popular color is matte black.
>
> - George Roberts
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