Heat Shrink Size

[geoffrey]

I'm am idiot when it comes visualizing sizes, numbers in general, measuring, etc. (which is probably why I can't survive without drill templates), so here comes a dumb question: What size heat shrink do I need to get for general build use with 24 or 22 awg wiring? Going to make a Tayda order here and I don't want buy just random sizes.

 

[mkstewartesq]

I use 1/16” (1.5mm) when I am soldering two wires or a resistor in line with a wire. Where I want the heat shrink to be big enough to go over, say, the lug of a potentiometer or jack where I have soldered the wire, I use 1/8” (3 mm).

 

[geoffrey]

I use 1/16” (1.5mm) when I am soldering two wires or a resistor in line with a wire. Where I want the heat shrink to be big enough to go over, say, the lug of a potentiometer or jack where I have soldered the wire, I use 1/8” (3 mm).

Sweet. Many thanks!

 

[jwin615]

I recommend 4:1 shrink. A lot more versatile without having to hold onto so much
I've had good results with some "4:1 with glue heatshrink" off of AliExpress
You get a meter for a couple bucks.
Order every other size and you have everything you could need, size wise, for $12-15

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLS4Go8

 

[jwin615]

I like to use a length on cables as a strain relief as well, doubling up for instrument cables.

 

[DeadAirMD]

Just buy this for $6.99 and you never need to worry about the size of anything.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BG6V4HV4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Robert]

I bought a short piece of each size from Tayda to keep near my bench as a reference for future orders.

Did a similar thing for the hex standoffs and nuts/screws.

Now if I could just stop using my "samples" when I'm in a hurry...

 

[geoffrey]

Sol

Just buy this for $6.99 and you never need to worry about the size of anything.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BG6V4HV4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

sold!