Coil wire question

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skiwhiz
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Coil wire question

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I have a coil for my detector that the outside coating of the coil wire has cracked/deteriorated due to age, is there anyway to fix it other than electrical tape. It doesn't effect the performance but I don't like the looks of the cracks in it. Thanks
Bayard
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Re: Coil wire question

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You could put heat shrink tubing on it, if it will clear the diameter of the coil connector.
Badger
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Re: Coil wire question

Post by Badger »

Snake Skinz is another possibility. https://www.amazon.com/Snake-Skinz-Slee ... 5L32S?th=1
Rick, N. MI
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Re: Coil wire question

Post by Rick, N. MI »

I've put silcone on the cracks and then wrapped the whole cable with black electrical tape.
StuWW
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Re: Coil wire question

Post by StuWW »

Bayard's suggestion is good...
Bayard wrote: Sat Jun 29, 2024 3:54 am You could put heat shrink tubing on it, if it will clear the diameter of the coil connector.
If it doesn't clear the coil connector you could possibly wrap self amalgamating tape up the wire, make sure you stretch it and overlap it as you work your way along.
skiwhiz
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Re: Coil wire question

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I put heat shrink on it.
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