[beepjuice]

What size would I need for HO street lights with resistors?
I saw 3/16" ob Ebay. Would that work or smaller?
Thanks

 

[Lehigh74]

I’ve had too many times when I didn’t have the correct size heat shrink tubing. I finally got an assortment of various sizes cut to length in a plastic case. I may never use the largest size, but I will always have the size I need. I would also recommend polyolefin and not PVC tubing.

 

[tkruger]

Harbor freight sells the mixed size lots of it cheep. Comes in a nice case cut in 1 inch sections of long sections of 2 or 3 feet.

 

[Shdwdrgn]

Heat-shrink tubing only shrinks to around half its size, meaning that 3/16" tubing would be about 3/32" after shrinking. Keep in mind that the tubing walls also double in thickness, which can be noticeable in some situations.

 

[beepjuice]

These wires are very thin and so is the resistor. Has anyone done this and can tell me which size to get? A variety pack won't work because I'll never use the larger pieces I saw a pack of 3/32" heat shrink tubes on Ebay. Is this good for these tiny wires?

 

[D&J Railroad]

If the wire looks like its bare, it's probably varnished wire like what is used on small transformers or motors. Ya won't have to insulate that.

 

[flyboy2610]

I find that the size I use most often is 1/16".

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/3M-Electronic-Specialty/FP301-1-16-48-Blue-Bulk?qs=sGAEpiMZZMutDkoVpcgZZqAKB5RBofrpIss%2FnUdda54%3D

For LED's and resistors it's perfect.

 

[beepjuice]

Thanks, Flyboy. That's what I needed

 

[T-Man]

Remember you still need to get over the solder.

 

[flyerrich]

check out www.allelectronics, they have all sizes in black or red in 4 foot lengths, very reasonable as compared to the other sellers 4 inch pcs.

 

[kilowatt62]

heatshrink.com