Cable Sleeving Guide

[slim142]

Hey guys I have a question

What heatshrink size should I use for PCI-Express and ATX 24 pin connectors? 1/8 or 1/4?

[Kibbler]

Hey guys I have a question

What heatshrink size should I use for PCI-Express and ATX 24 pin connectors? 1/8 or 1/4?

for individual wires, 1/8

[slim142]

for individual wires, 1/8

Thanks

[moogle]

Nice guide Dangals, I myself use a lighter and wave it quickly past the heatshrink, although I only do this with black heatshrink as it'd turn the non-black heatshrink black

I also burn the ends of the braid too to keep them melted together so when I'm working on it, it doesn't fray (as the ends are joined together when melted a bit). Only a teeny bit though not alot. It also helps to pinch the heatshrink to make it oval/elongated to make it fit over the braid or cables, thats only useful if you've got real tight squeezes. Apologise if it's already been said though.

[Dangals]

Now how about those molex pins?

Do you have a DIY guide for those? Or should I just buy a tool?

Ah - this one is a bit tricky. With the male molex connector you can do with things like pins, or even some tweezers...but the female ends you need a tool. So if you can pick up a tool that does both then you are laughing.

If anyone has a method to handle the pins on the female connector without the tool - please add it to the thread.

thanks this thread is exactly what i need, i am getting ready to build a new computer and want to sleeve everything, big undertaking for me

Dangals
Im suscribed to this because this is the easiest guide I have seen, even better than most youtube videos! Congrats!

Thanks to you now I feel more confident on sleeving my fans!

Thanks moose and slim for your kind words - good luck with your own sleeving quests

Nice guide Dangals, I myself use a lighter and wave it quickly past the heatshrink, although I only do this with black heatshrink as it'd turn the non-black heatshrink black

I also burn the ends of the braid too to keep them melted together so when I'm working on it, it doesn't fray (as the ends are joined together when melted a bit). Only a teeny bit though not alot. It also helps to pinch the heatshrink to make it oval/elongated to make it fit over the braid or cables, thats only useful if you've got real tight squeezes. Apologise if it's already been said though.

Thanks moogle - yes the lighter is a valid method for shrinking the heat shrink - however as mentioned for any type of shrink/sleeve that isnt black it becomes a bit of a problem....not to mention the increased chance of burnt fingers Still a valid method none the less - thanks for the input

[moogle]

Thanks moogle - yes the lighter is a valid method for shrinking the heat shrink - however as mentioned for any type of shrink/sleeve that isnt black it becomes a bit of a problem....not to mention the increased chance of burnt fingers Still a valid method none the less - thanks for the input

No problems

No burnt hands or fingers yet though, but if it did happen it's so cold in here it'd be a nice thing