Hello All,
I recently received several requests from people on the list
wanting to obtain the large heat shrink I use to seal the Comet
and Diamond fiberglass antenna joints with. This stuff is great
for sealing connectors, antenna joints, covering shovel and sledge
hammer handles and covering tool handles like large Crescent
wrenches.
This shrink has an inert sealant that melts as the heat is applied
for shrinking. This creates a good (won't leak if it was drug
across the Atlantic) seal. Well maybe not that good......but damn
good.
It is available from Jerry Conn Associates Inc.
They are located in Chambersburg Penna.
The manufacturer is CANUSA. Pronounced canoosa.
The available sizes (unshrunk of course) are indicated by the
model number.
Example: Part number;
CFTV-400 is .4" (that's point 4 inches)
CFTV-1100 is 1.1" diameter
CFTV-1300 is 1.3" diameter
CFTV-2050 is 2.05" diameter and so on
These come in a 4 foot length.
I believe the shrink percentage is 50% of original, This is not
fact however.
I don't remember the spec. on shrinkage off hand but it does
shrink a lot.
These are the available sizes:
The ones with pricing are normally in stock.
CFTV-400
CFTV-750
CFTV-1100
CFTV-1300 $5.16
CFTV-1700 $5.95
CFTV-2050 $11.41
CFTV-2750
These people have a $50.00 minimum order, so get together with a
friend or two and place an order.
They will sell directly to the public.
The models listed without pricing are available through JCA, but
are usually not stocked.
If interested in purchasing, contact Tracy at Jerry Conn
Associates.
1-(800) 233-7600 in PA
1-(800) 233-7370 out of PA
1-(717) 264-1547 Direct Line from anywhere.
You can mention you talked with me, Kevin Custer form Masters
Communications in Somerset PA, although it will not get you any
better deal.
The CFTV-750 is great for RG-8/PL-259's or Type N connectors.
In our business, we use a propane torch to shrink the tubing. It's
wall thickness is very good, and not easily damaged by a little
excess heat. You can actually catch it on fire and not damage it
badly. It doesn't shrink well in windy conditions, (requires lots
of propane) In severe wind I use MAPP gas as it gets burns hotter
than propane, although this is usually not necessary. I have used
this stuff for years and can attest to its quality if installed
properly. There are other cheaper brands of this stuff than CANUSA
, but (in two words) they suck. There is no equivalent. I tried
them all.
Hope this helps,
Kevin
