Battery Wraps - Installing without Heat Gun?

[T666]

Hi All,

Is there a way of installing battery wraps without a heat gun or hairdryer if you dont own any of those?

 

[Rob Fisher]

A lighter may work if you take it slow.

 

[Rob Fisher]

Or the steam from a boiling kettle.

 

[Grand Guru]

I usually use a lighter

 

[Timwis]

Blow Torch or flame thrower, lol, only kidding! I actually after reading the thread title was going to say hairdryer but I see you don't want to use that either.

 

[Grand Guru]

@Timwis something like this? Sure it’ll work…

 

[Ryan Evans]

Or the steam from a boiling kettle.

Thats wat i use . Best way for me

 

[Ryan Evans]

If you use a lighter be careful or you will burn the wrap

 

[Viper_SA]

I'm single and have a shaved head, but I own a 2000W hairdryer just for this purpose, lol. Lighter will work, but as stated, take it easy. Especially some of these cartoon wraps burn through very easily. I'd suggest getting g really cheap wraps to practice on first if you go that route.

 

[Grand Guru]

I'm single and have a shaved head, but I own a 2000W hairdryer just for this purpose, lol. Lighter will work, but as stated, take it easy. Especially some of these cartoon wraps burn through very easily. I'd suggest getting g really cheap wraps to practice on first if you go that route.

And make sure there’s no acid leaks, if you care for keeping all your fingers lol

 

[Timwis]

@Timwis something like this? Sure it’ll work…
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I'm sure it will be fine!

 

[Grand Guru]

Here you go @T666

 

[Stew]

https://poxyart.com/shop/tools-ppe/bubblepoppingtools/mini-heat-gun-2/

 

[T666]

Thanks all!

 

[Stranger]

If you don't have a hairdryer ..... use your girlfriend's . If you don't have one of those..........
jammer om to hoor

 

[T666]

If you don't have a hairdryer ..... use your girlfriend's . If you don't have one of those..........
jammer om to hoor

hahahaha.

My wife only uses a Hair Straightener. Me too, when i had my long hair.... Unfortunately, we do not own a hairdryer....

Will see if i should perhaps invest in a cheap heat gun

 

[Ryan Evans]

hahahaha.

My wife only uses a Hair Straightener. Me too, when i had my long hair.... Unfortunately, we do not own a hairdryer....

Will see if i should perhaps invest in a cheap heat gun

Try the kettle idea then

 

[Intuthu Kagesi]

hahahaha.

My wife only uses a Hair Straightener. Me too, when i had my long hair.... Unfortunately, we do not own a hairdryer....

Will see if i should perhaps invest in a cheap heat gun

As a Gauteng resident, you surely have a heater? ... I would caution against steam and a heat gun too, (mine will remove your skin in seconds), and get yourself a small travel hairdryer else a good ol' Bic Lighter and make sure you keep the battery out the flame.

 

[Stranger]

You could very carefully hold it over a hot iron with a braai glove, but I think a Bic lighter would be better. I do all my wire heat shrink like that.

 

[T666]

As a Gauteng resident, you surely have a heater? ... I would caution against steam and a heat gun too, (mine will remove your skin in seconds), and get yourself a small travel hairdryer else a good ol' Bic Lighter and make sure you keep the battery out the flame.

Thanks,

ive got a gas heater. perhaps putting it on low and then using that?

 

[Intuthu Kagesi]

Thanks,

ive got a gas heater. perhaps putting it on low and then using that?

I was thinking more along the lines of a fan assisted heater, aka a hair dryer on multivitamins as apposed a heat gun, which is more like a hair dryer on steroids
Jus' grab a cheapie disposable lighter from your local, and hold your newly wrapped battery about a centimeter above the flame tip ... I've taken cells up to a little over 80 deg C when testing them, and you'll be letting go a cell waaaaay before 80 degrees, so "moenie worry" about it blowing up in your hand.

 

[T666]

I was thinking more along the lines of a fan assisted heater, aka a hair dryer on multivitamins as apposed a heat gun, which is more like a hair dryer on steroids
Jus' grab a cheapie disposable lighter from your local, and hold your newly wrapped battery about a centimeter above the flame tip ... I've taken cells up to a little over 80 deg C when testing them, and you'll be letting go a cell waaaaay before 80 degrees, so "moenie worry" about it blowing up in your hand.

Awesome, thank you - will give that a shot with the lighter.

Ive also got a small fan heater, must just check if it works first...

 

[T666]

I was thinking more along the lines of a fan assisted heater, aka a hair dryer on multivitamins as apposed a heat gun, which is more like a hair dryer on steroids
Jus' grab a cheapie disposable lighter from your local, and hold your newly wrapped battery about a centimeter above the flame tip ... I've taken cells up to a little over 80 deg C when testing them, and you'll be letting go a cell waaaaay before 80 degrees, so "moenie worry" about it blowing up in your hand.

Can i use shrink wrap from Builders ? If so what size for an 18650 battery?

Or is it more advisable to get the ones specific from a vape shop?

 

[Intuthu Kagesi]

Can i use shrink wrap from Builders ? If so what size for an 18650 battery?

Or is it more advisable to get the ones specific from a vape shop?

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You would be better off getting it in precut form from a vape shop. However you could try Mantech and or a battery supplier ... Most of the heatshrink sold in hardware stores is however a little too thick and some mods won't accommodate the then thicker cell ... albeit arguably better for longevity
Also; The largest size Builders Warehouse Stocks is 19mm, and you're after 30mm unshrunk.

 

[Grand Guru]

I think shrink wraps are a little thick for the job and you may end up with a battery that won't fit in your mods...