On Mon, 10 May 2010 16:24:04 +0000 (UTC), "Geoffrey S. Mendelson" wrote:

I've recently started doing electronic repairs (mostly wiring) and need to
shrink heat shrink tubing. A long time ago I bought a heat gun used for
removing paint and used that. It was 120 volt, so I left it when I moved
here.

I've never had much luck (or is it patience?) shrinking it by holding it over
a soldering iron tip. Using a flame, like a cigarette or stove lighter
ends up with burnt plastic. :-)

Is there such a thing as a small heat shrink tube shrinker that does not
toast the things around it? The largest thing I need to shrink over is
about 1/2 an inch most of them are small (20awg or less) wires.

I use a Bosch 1500W paint stripper gun on low for the last 30 years or so

Nameplate rating says low is 320'C at 240l/m. It can be a little too hot
if one brings the heatshrink too close.

I've not had much luck with a flame, tends to scorch the heatshrink.

Grant.
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