Your Heat Source, For Shrink Tubing ?

[Crazyjake8493]

For short pieces I use my PowerProbe butane torch. For longer sections I use a cheap HF heat gun.

 

[FigureItOut]

I have a cheap Wagner at one shop I work at a lot, a pricey Master Appliance one at home, and an M18 cordless heat gun in my road box. They all heat shrink wrap about the same. The little Portasol (Weller, SnapOn) butane soldering torches have a heat shrink attachment that works okay. It does somewhat protect nearby wires and plastic, but it works slowly and doesn't reflect heat enough that you don't have to rotate the torch around the wire.

 

[tym]

I use an ancient Master Appliance electric heat gun.

 

[Jeepermike]

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/corded/8988-20

 

[427HISS]

If there's room I like a heat gun with the shrink tube attachment.

Do you know the brand or link for more information ?

 

[bob15]

I have a HF heat gun and an old American made Milwaukee heat gun. I use both but am still surprised that the HF $9.99 gun is still going strong. If you seldom use it HF is the way to go.

When did Milwaukee start making them in the States? I have one Made in Germany and the other West Germany......

 

[MikeF2316]

I have a Bostick 1200 watt dual range heat gun that I've had for 15 years or so.

 

[DHCrocks]

i use this little heat gun. its nice and small perfect for heat shrink. much easier to maneuver then a full size heat gun.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYFTKLG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Empty Pockets]

I usually just grab a Bic or scripto lighter, whatever is handy

 

[Farleyfan]

Harbor Freight heat gun !

 

[whyNick?]

The HF electric heat gun works great, just don't drop it, the housing is brittle. The good news is mine still works fine even though about 25% of the housing has been knocked off.

 

[PhantomEB]

Canadian Tire heat gun i got 10 years ago for 8.99 CDN. No foreseeing me ever wearing it out.

 

[warren57]

I use my cheapo Harbor Freak heat gun, works great and doesn’t burn the shrink tubing. Gets hot enough to melt the new heat shrink with solder.
I now use the marine heat shrink that has the extra glue in it. Really like that stuff.

 

[csaws]

Wagner FURNO 500 Variable-Temperature Heat Gun 150-1200 degrees and $39 at Amazon

 

[IndyGarage]

cheapo harbour freight heat gun - i have 2 or 3 of them.

Outside I use a lighter or a propane torch

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Now - the cordless Milwaukee m18 heat gun and assorted tips I just got.. haven't used them yet though. A $1 BIC lighter works too.

Same here. Got the gun, ordered the tips and waiting for them.

 

[6PTsocket]

I have a Dayton that was actually made by Master Appliance. If working in tight quarters, I recommend a heat guard on the nozzle It is a piece that slips on the nozzle and is about 3/4 of a tube at right angles to the nozzle. It shields the surrounding area from the heat and hits the shrink tubing from all sides so you are in and out a lot faster. They are an accessory for a lot of guns. It doesn't take a lot of heat for shrink. Any cheap gun should do. I am not a big fan of using an open flame.

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