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Electrical shrink tube (11 posts / 1,232 views)
chester1 chester1
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Post #1 19 Nov 2020 11:00
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With the mark up on shrink tube distributed by tackle companies bordering on the obscene, I'm after recommendations for some sold for the electronic market. What colour and diameter do people use?

Cheers
Hitman Hitman
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Post #2 19 Nov 2020 11:11
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I get mine from rapid electronics in Colchester I paid about £10 a few years ago for a 25mtr reel in 2.5mm clear 👍
chester1 chester1
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Post #3 19 Nov 2020 11:19
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In reply to Post #2
Thanks mate. Do you find the 2.5mm works well for most applications? Also do you opt for the 2-1 or 3-1 shrink rate?
Hitman Hitman
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Post #4 19 Nov 2020 11:42
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It's the 2:1 ratio and I find it perfect for
Most applications
yonny yonny
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Post #5 19 Nov 2020 11:44
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In reply to Post #1
I just bought 1m of each size in brown from some random ebay seller for pennies. Options for every hook size
chester1 chester1
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Post #6 19 Nov 2020 12:56
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In reply to Post #5
Did you go for 2.5mm too Yonny?
yonny yonny
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Post #7 19 Nov 2020 13:00
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In reply to Post #6
I got a bunch of sizes from 1 to 3 mm I think buddy. I use them all depending on size/pattern of hook.
chester1 chester1
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Post #8 19 Nov 2020 13:03
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In reply to Post #7
Great, thanks for your help lads
Derk19550503
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Post #9 19 Nov 2020 13:42
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In reply to Post #8
Try Aldi or Lidl a box of assorted in black for a fiver and lasts for ages
116lee
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Post #10 19 Nov 2020 15:57
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In reply to Post #9
City Electrical Factors (CEF) are a nationwide electrical wholesaler. Every branch I used while in the trade had a counter that sold to the public as well as trade. You'll get your shrink wrap from there at a fraction of the price, I would imagine other electrical wholesalers would do the same but I only ever used CEF.
Baza1075
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Post #11 19 Nov 2020 22:28
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1.6, 2.4 and 3.2 is good in black and brown. Can't find a decent green though.
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