What is easiest way to shrink Cobra heatshrink tubes?

[Marcusfrumpus]

Is a match a suitable way to cure heat shrink?

[EricL]

Hello @Marcusfrumpus 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, Thank you for joining us and sharing your question about Heat Shrink tubes.

If you are only doing a few jobs with the Heat Shrink it would be practical to use a match. However, if you are doing many jobs I suggest using an Ozito 2000W Variable Temperature Heat Gun. This will allow you to heat shrink the tube more efficiently and uniformly. If you are currently working on a project, please don't hesitate to post. Our members will be more than happy to provide advice and information should you need it.

Please keep us updated.

Eric

[Marcusfrumpus]

Match worked well, only needed on two tubes. Incidentally tried on some other plastic  and they melted to fit.

[David_B]

Probably the best is a hair dryer, don't use matches you will just burn the tube rather than shrink it.

[MitchellMc]

Great tip there @David_B! I've also found it's a bit hard to get enough heat from a match without burning the heat shrink. 

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