We use this a lot when weather-proofing antenna connectors exposed to=20 the elements. The generic name of the stuff we use is "butyl=20 self-fusing tape". Be sure to stretch it tightly when winding it on whatever you are=20 covering. The stuff we use changes color (from black / dark-gray to=20 light-gray / off-white) when you have stretched it enough. It won't=20 fuse if it hasn't been stretched tightly. The butyl self-fusing tape we use remains fairly soft and stays=20 compliant with whatever it is wrapped onto. If we think there might=20 be something contacting it in the future, we'll add another over-wrap=20 of electrical tape just for abrasion resistance. dwayne At 03:58 PM 3/19/2015, Bob Blick wrote: >You can use self fusing/amalgamating tape, it doesn't heed heating but >becomes one solid waterproof piece when you wrap it. Great for outdoor >antenna connections too. > >Big home supply stores and electrical supply stores carry it. > >Bob > >On Thu, Mar 19, 2015, at 02:36 PM, V G wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > I have a bundle of wires whose outer insulation has worn off and I woul= d > > like to use some kind of heat shrink material to fix it. I can't use he= at > > shrink tubes because that would require cutting the cable first, which = is > > not an option. > > > > Ideally, I would like to use some kind of heat shrink tape, which can b= e > > wrapped around the damaged section, then shrunk tightly in place. Anyon= e > > have any recommendations? --=20 Dwayne Reid Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd Edmonton, AB, CANADA (780) 489-3199 voice (780) 487-6397 fax www.trinity-electronics.com Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .