Quick plumbing question... - Page 2

GreenSpottedPuffer · #11 10-30-2007, 05:39 PM

Thanks. I may look into the strapping and heat shrink today at HD. What exactly is the heat shrink? I mean it sounds very obvious but Im not sure. Is it like the stuff used for wiring?

Delphinus · #12 10-30-2007, 05:42 PM

Mark's stuff is the stuff I was trying to describe. That should work well.

If you do end up using cable ties though, you can get these little stick-on cable tie mounts for them (again available more or less anywhere that sell these sorts of things .. HD/Rona/etc. or electronic supply stores)

mark · #13 10-30-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Thanks. I may look into the strapping and heat shrink today at HD. What exactly is the heat shrink? I mean it sounds very obvious but Im not sure. Is it like the stuff used for wiring?

It's a plastic tubing that shrinks when heated.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat-shrink_tubing

Might have a hard time finding long lengths from Home Depot but if go to a electrical supplier can get in meter lengths or rolls to 50' or more.

mark · #14 10-30-2007, 05:48 PM

And lots of the holders are made to take a screw. Depending on type might need a countersunk head screw for clearance of strap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Mark's stuff is the stuff I was trying to describe. That should work well.

If you do end up using cable ties though, you can get these little stick-on cable tie mounts for them (again available more or less anywhere that sell these sorts of things .. HD/Rona/etc. or electronic supply stores)

Captainhemo · #15 10-30-2007, 11:02 PM

I think Home Depot actually carries some strap iron that comes pre coated with some kind of plastic. You just need to cut to lenght and then seall up the cut ends with a bit of silicone. You can also vover up any retaining/fastening screws with a dab of silicone