In article , "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
In article ,
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.

Other way is a hot air re-work station. Mine can be set at a low enough
temp. But it's an expensive way to do it.


I have used mine, but the small area is only good for small shrink.
i also melt hot melt glue sometimes, and melt hot melt inside
the shrink. The edges need touched up at times.
The Ungar heat gun is about 350 watts and produces a 600 degree
temp at the tip. I have shrunk 2-3 inch shrink, no problem.

greg