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Title: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: SeeFernando on August 16, 2019, 01:06:50 PM
Hey Ya'll,

Where you do you get the Giant Heat Shrink for your ESC's?  I've got a 70A ESC that needs like 2-3" diameter tubing.

Thanks!
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: sihinch on August 16, 2019, 01:18:55 PM
I think I have some that I can bring you. I got it from a swap meet, but maybe try banggood.....
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: msatin on August 16, 2019, 01:23:53 PM
HobbyKing has 50mm and 100mm (1.9 & 3.9in)
I also found this website, seems to have a good selection:
www.cabletiesandmore.ca/


Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: bweaver on August 16, 2019, 03:12:06 PM
I would try Sayle to see if they have any, because I know they sell wire heat shrink tubing in many many many sizes.  Closest Sayle that I go to is on Woodbine Ave south of the 407 (1 or 2 lights) on the east side.
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: VadimKirillov on August 16, 2019, 03:25:15 PM
Amazon, for 10$ you can get any size you need for the rest of your life. Next day if you have Prime.
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: msatin on August 16, 2019, 05:34:44 PM
Why didn't I think of that?  8)
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: Palkina on August 16, 2019, 09:33:24 PM
if Bruce did not have a typo, this electronic components store has https://secure.sayal.com/zinc/index.asp
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: bweaver on August 16, 2019, 10:28:21 PM
Quote from: Palkina on August 16, 2019, 09:33:24 PM
if Bruce did not have a typo, this electronic components store has https://secure.sayal.com/zinc/index.asp

While I don't have many strong points, spelling isn't one of them ether.  :D
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: SeeFernando on August 17, 2019, 12:27:59 AM
Thanks guys!

Now I just need to figure what size based on the shrink ratio.

I'll check out Sayal and Amazon!

Cheers
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: bweaver on August 17, 2019, 09:17:56 AM
Have you considered just electrical tape?   :-\
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: SeeFernando on August 17, 2019, 09:58:47 AM
Eww... I hate when electrical tape gets all gummy after a while, especially when it gets warn...

::)
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: bweaver on August 17, 2019, 12:13:14 PM
Quote from: SeeFernando on August 17, 2019, 09:58:47 AM
Eww... I hate when electrical tape gets all gummy after a while, especially when it gets warn...

::)

Well aren't we 'just picky'...   ::)  Realistically how often do you plan on man handling the ESC anyways?   The label is already gone.  My esc's usually just sit there neglected until they either have to be replaced or I am moving to another plane out of necessity.  ;D
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: SeeFernando on August 17, 2019, 12:17:30 PM
This is true, but I think my OCD won't agree...

Also I saved the labels and I'm going to get clear tubing... OCD... Again...
Title: Re: ESC Heat Shrink
Post by: sihinch on August 17, 2019, 12:20:06 PM
Quote from: bweaver on August 17, 2019, 09:17:56 AM
Have you considered just electrical tape?   :-\

What is this @bweaver Toronto Electric Model Amateurs Club?!!!  :'(