Does anyone know what that clear covering is called or what the specs are? What's it actually considered...tubing, hose or what and is it sized by I.D., O.D. and or wall thickness? The coil and the wiring on my heated throttle cable appear to be in working order but that "sleeve" has seen better days so it's time for a new one. I say "appears to be in working order" because I've never used it but intend to soon. I was a union pipefitter certified welder for 20 years before I went to work as a maintenance mechanic/welder in the nuke industry 9 years ago so it's safe to say I'm familiar with pipe, tubing, hose etc but I'll be damned if I can determine what that "sleeve" is and I'm having even less success finding a replacement for it. In these situations I'd normally make an effort to find a like for like replacement but when I've been unsuccessful in the past I usually improvise and go with the next best/suitable thing. But that's proving to be difficult as well because like I said don't know what it is in the 1st place. It's thin and somewhat flexible but is it resistant to heat and at what rating etc. I mean, I don't want to just slap whatever I can find at my local hardware store on that cable and the next thing I know I've got a melted mess and or a fire. I can't imagine that coil gets that hot but I don't know that for sure because again I've never used it so I really have no idea. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated...thanks Cup
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Hey Cup,
It is heat shrink tubing. There are many colors to choose from and I think the clear is the most expensive. (I was wrong, not too pricey)
Order some from McMaster Carr.
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I have several new heated cables from the factory. I can look and see if there is any print on the tube. I believe two just vinyl tube. They only get to about 100 degrees. The ends were sealed with heat shrink. The resistance wire is cut to 10 ohms and was made up at the factory as a unit with standard throttle cables as the starting point.
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Originally posted by mfenmor View PostHey Cup,
It is heat shrink tubing. There are many colors to choose from and I think the clear is the most expensive. (I was wrong, not too pricey)
Order some from McMaster Carr.
https://www.mcmaster.com/heat-shrink...rink-tubing-6/
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Originally posted by msafi65 View PostI have several new heated cables from the factory. I can look and see if there is any print on the tube. I believe two just vinyl tube. They only get to about 100 degrees. The ends were sealed with heat shrink. The resistance wire is cut to 10 ohms and was made up at the factory as a unit with standard throttle cables as the starting point.
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Well no marking on tube. It measures 1/2” OD with.035 wall. They were designed to be heated for short times. Even in subzero weather they will usually thaw a frozen cable in a few minutes. I find it best to try to prevent freezing as much as possible. I flush with isopropyl alcohol just before freeze up.
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Originally posted by msafi65 View PostWell no marking on tube. It measures 1/2” OD with.035 wall. They were designed to be heated for short times. Even in subzero weather they will usually thaw a frozen cable in a few minutes. I find it best to try to prevent freezing as much as possible. I flush with isopropyl alcohol just before freeze up.
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