Heat Shrink

[jimmy]

I need some heatshrink for my micro packs (2/3 AA cells) - I need the clear stuff which sets nice and rigid. I'm not sure what size I need but anyone know where I can get some? I bought some already which aint big enough

[neiloliver]

Jimmy, Do you mean 2/3AA or 2/3A? if you mean cells like the GP130AFHR or IB1400 then those are 2/3A (~16.8mm dia). I have just tried some standard Cs sleeve (37mm) and it is too narrow. I have some at 52mm and it is too wide. I think the standard size you need is 41mm.. I will have a look on Monday but it is not a very common size. If anyone else can help?

Neil

[jimmy]

2/3A it is then Neil! thanks for the info! Yeah the shrink I have is OK for single sub-c cells but too small for these

[neiloliver]

Sorry Jimmy, I checked but we dont have any. White yes, but no clear.

Neil

[jimmy]

I've not been able to find any clear miself - could I trouble you for some white? I'll pay honest - I need enough to do three 2/3A packs of side-by-sides, just to keep them together !

[neiloliver]

Right, I tried 41mm and it was too tight. 52 is the next size in white which I have tried and it is ok.. maybe a little too big but it does work. I also found some 57mm clear which does shrink on the cells but is messy at the ends (needs to be folded over).

I have sent some in the post to the Team 17 address I found on your website, hope that is OK!? No charge.

Neil

[jimmy]

Thanks very much Neil!!! That's very kind of you.

[neiloliver]

Did you get it?
Did it work Jimmy?

[scotoap]

Originally Posted by jimmy

I need some heatshrink for my micro packs (2/3 AA cells) - I need the clear stuff which sets nice and rigid. I'm not sure what size I need but anyone know where I can get some? I bought some already which aint big enough

Hi Jimmy,
just in case you still want some clear as well as that sent you by neil, try modelpower.co.uk I have used them for making up Nomadio 4.8 volt AA stick packs, they do all sorts of sizes and are very helpful too.

[jimmy]

Originally Posted by neiloliver

Did you get it?
Did it work Jimmy?

Hiya Neil, no, I think mr.postie still has it in his big bulging sack for me

[Oscar]

Jimmy,
I got mine from the same place as we got the vapex batteries if you still need some (possibly called component shop? cant remember name and I'm at work at moment)

[neiloliver]

Did it still not arrive Jimmy?

I know Im still waiting for a shock tower I ordered over a week ago. Damn postie

[jimmy]

Hiya Neil! just came today! Thanks very much - I've not raced the lil car yet but might be doing soon so thanks again!

[Oscar]

back home now... if you need any more http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Battery-shrink...QQcmdZViewItem