Heatshrink tubing

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20 December 2019 at 19:09 #442562
Peter G. Shaw
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Now that Maplin (the original Maplin that is) is no longer in business, where can I get a short length of preferably black 1/2" or 12mm diameter heat shrink tubing. By short, although I only need about 150mm, I expect to have to buy 1 metre, and certainly not a 25m reel!

Ta,

Peter G. Shaw
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20 December 2019 at 19:09 #35695
Peter G. Shaw
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20 December 2019 at 19:12 #442563
Frances IoM
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probably too late now as most close over Xmas holidays but most electrical factors eg City electrical, TLC etc carry it but its not cheap
20 December 2019 at 19:16 #442564
Martin Connelly
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Farnell have a large selection and should suit your needs.

Martin C
20 December 2019 at 19:23 #442566
Mike Poole
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It’s readily available on eBay.

Mike
20 December 2019 at 19:56 #442572
alan-lloyd
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Vintage vehicle electrical supplies
20 December 2019 at 20:14 #442573
Robert Atkinson 2
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Halfords

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20 December 2019 at 20:28 #442575
Stuart Smith 5
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CPC have a range of heatshrink tubing . I see there is a 12mm available in a 1.2m length.

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20 December 2019 at 20:54 #442578
David George 1
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Send me a message with address and I will put some in the post tomorrow.

David
20 December 2019 at 21:08 #442580
Dalboy
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Try model shops that sell radio-controlled items. I use to get some from them including sizes to make battery packs up
20 December 2019 at 21:34 #442585
Bill Davies 2
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Rapid electronics:

Shrink wrap (1/2" final size)
20 December 2019 at 21:37 #442586
IanT
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Occasionally our friends at Lidls have a box of assorted (diameter) heat shrink – purchased mine a few years back for about £3 and it's handy stuff to have. Worth watching for – and even better, it can go on the grocery bill

Regards,

IanT

Edited By IanT on 20/12/2019 21:38:51
20 December 2019 at 22:18 #442595
pgk pgk
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For quantity I used to buy mine from Hobbyking when i was actively into r/c helis. I see you've already had an offer from a member to post you a bit 'cos I've probably got some lurking around somewhere too.

pgk
20 December 2019 at 22:18 #442596
norman royds 2
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if you have smart phone try wish +lot off useful stuff regard norm
20 December 2019 at 22:46 #442603
Ian P
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Posted by norman royds 2 on 20/12/2019 22:18:19:

if you have smart phone try wish +lot off useful stuff regard norm

Purely out of curiosity, please could you re-phrase what you meant to say.

I assume it has something to do with heat shrink sleeving, but darned if I can see what

Ian P
20 December 2019 at 22:54 #442608
Martin W
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Ian

Just do a search for WISH, click on it and something like Ebay should pop up. Requires you to 'sign in' to access the products though.

HTH

Martin

Edit; to correct errors

Edited By Martin W on 20/12/2019 22:56:01
23 December 2019 at 14:40 #442990
Peter G. Shaw
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Hi,

Thanks to all for your replies. I've had an offer of some f.o.c which I will be taking up, but the variety of places recommended, including Lidl(!) has astounded me. FWIW, Lidl has recently opened in our nearest town, and they do keep sending me emails – which I then dutifully delete. Perhaps I need to pay more attention.

Peter G. Shaw
23 December 2019 at 15:08 #442995
norman royds 2
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sorry for any confusion. me as old fellow my smart phone is like crystal ball I speak in to it ha presto loads useful information appears. for many years reading books I now ask my phone and up to now it seems to no the answer regard norm
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