Best Way to Use Heat Shrink for Wiring

Published 08/05/2015

Question:

Do you just use the heat from a hair dryer to shrink the tubing over your electrical connection or splice?

asked by: Chris T

Expert Reply:

The best way to use heat shrink like the part # DW05449 is to use a heat gun. A heat gun is similar to a blow dryer except it is MUCH hotter. A blow dryer won't get hot enough.

In a pinch you could use a candle. Trick is to get the flame close enough that it will melt the heat shrink but won't burn it.

expert reply by: Jameson C