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Will a hair dryer shrink heat shrink tubing?

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Heat shrink tubing has many useful applications, including to provide electrical insulation to wires, connections, joints, terminals, and splices, as well as bundling loose items such as wires and as a protective covering. The first step in the manufacturing of tubing uses a standard extrusion process.Nov 15, 2018

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What are some good alternatives? Strip a piece of thick wire and use the insulation as a sleeve to slide over the joint. if its low volts, how about pvc insulating tape or at higher voltage you could use self amalgamating tape or even choc strip connectors, If its just a temporary repair until you can get the shrink.Feb 10, 2012

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Re: Proper Shrinking of Heat Shrink Tubing

It will only shrink so much. There is tubing out there that is non-shrinkable. A heat gun or hair dryer will work as I have used both for years. ... Using heat guns/hair dryers are the preferred method.