Hi, wanting to make some zip pulls with red paracord and black shrink wrap, but can't find anywhere that sells shrink wrap in the UK, and I only need a metre or so. Any suggestions please, and also what diameter should I be after, as some of the labelling for the stuff I have seen is a bit confusing! Using 2 strands of full 550 cord.
Zip pulls, where to get shrink wrap?
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Lidl do kits of shrink tubing fairly frequently. I bought a box of various sizes recently for about £3-4.
It depends on the heat shrink - some shrinks by 50%, some by only 30%. With 3mm paracord I'd go for 4mm heat shrink but it would be worth buying a cheap pack of multi-sized tubing - the Lidl stuff works just fine 
It's not especially expensive for a bundle of it, useful even if you never use it!
Kufixy 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing Kit 860 PCS (6 Colors, 13 Sizes) Waterproof Heat Shrink Sleeves for Fixing and Protecting a Variety of Components from all Hazards(Multicolor) https://amzn.eu/d/7fSZI6l
Kufixy 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing Kit 860 PCS (6 Colors, 13 Sizes) Waterproof Heat Shrink Sleeves for Fixing and Protecting a Variety of Components from all Hazards(Multicolor) https://amzn.eu/d/7fSZI6l
You want 9.5mm 2:1 heat shrink for 2 strands of Type III according to this store.
i bought it under the name shrink sleeve. got a mixed sizes box for a 6 quid. the box was decent too. purchased on ebay
I bought it under that name too. It was a good selection of sizes and colours.
They didn't come in a box though, just a set of bags.
800Pc Heat Shrink Tubing Tube Sleeve Car Electrical Assorted Cable Wire Wrap Set | eBay
Big collection of heat shrink tubing,included 8 specifications and 5 colors. Excellent insulation, wear and corrosion resistant performance. Set Includes Color: Multicolor. Full Shrinkage Temp: +110°C.
www.ebay.co.uk
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