That heat shrink ALP provides is some serious stuff, Its much better than black electrical tape as that is not gonna seal it like this stuff does. The sealed connectors are very nice though :) See I should have waited another week lol
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That heat shrink ALP provides is some serious stuff, Its much better than black electrical tape as that is not gonna seal it like this stuff does. The sealed connectors are very nice though :) See I should have waited another week lol
and what about us loyal "early adopters" that PUT a lot of trust and faith in ALP when introduced :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BestRadarDetectors
You have had the best protection from the first day you purchased it and you should be proud of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by ECMExpert
I never received any shrink tube with my heads only with one extension cable.
But now this is pointed out I might just use some electrical tape to seal the joints.
It comes with every head in the box. Look in the bottom of the cartons there is a zip lock bag with cable ties and the shrink tubing.Quote:
Originally Posted by dragons
When you purchase an extension cable they also include another piece for the additional connection.
I got a piece with every cable and head--that's weird you didnt. Go buy some heat shrink because it will do a much better job than tape, I would not even bother with tape.Quote:
Originally Posted by dragons
I wondered what that tubing was for. I think I have 3 left. If I don't can someone post a link of what I should buy? I need to do the 3 front heads as those connections are out near the elements. The rear head connections are deep inside the hatchback.
All you need is a hair dryer or even a lighter an inch or so away to get it to shrink to an air tight seal.Quote:
Originally Posted by RigToFly01
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Yes shrink tubing is the best. But if something is supposed to be a waterproof connection anyway I always felt that wrapping it well in black tape would suffice. Like my STIR plus connection I seriously wrapped it in some black tape. I will probably unwrap it every year or two and redo for precaution though. Or next time I might try and get some shrink tubing for that.
I suppose if you really want to play it safe (belt & suspenders) use shrink tubing with the new connectors. Maybe overkill, but, if your install is staying put for a while it certainly can't hurt.