Kraton How to fix cable

[Tim Bashinski]

Got a cut in the rubber of one of the cables. Should i fix this? If so, whats an ez fix for it?
Thanks

 

[332_RC]

Heat proof cloth electrical tape. Works good & way better than classic vinyl electrical tape. You can cut a piece of heat shrink wrap first, 3x as long as the area, slit it, put it over it, center it & slit away from the scuff. Heat it a little to shrink it, wrap in the tape. Keep an eye on it.
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[Tim Bashinski]

Heat proof cloth electrical tape. Works good & way better than classic vinyl electrical tape. You can cut a piece of heat shrink wrap first, 3x as long as the area, slit it, put it over it, center it & slit away from the scuff. Heat it a little to shrink it, wrap in the tape. Keep an eye on it.
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Sounds like plan. Heat shrink wrap first, then the tape over it. I thought i might Just meld the rubber a bit. But guess that wont work. xD
Thx mate!

 

[Chapinb]

Quality brand electrical tape, like scotch. don't skimp. Wrap tight so you have ~3 wraps on the wound. Smear edges with a thin layer of shoe good/e6000 just to keep the tape secure. Can also put a small amount of shoegoo or e6000 into the wound - not enough to squeeze out the ends, just enough to seal the area.
Watch tape.

I like the idea of slitting shrink wrap and putting it over. Even more so if the heatsink has glue on the inside already. Much more durable finish than what I normally do.

 

[332_RC]

Sounds like plan. Heat shrink wrap first, then the tape over it. I thought i might Just meld the rubber a bit. But guess that wont work. xD
Thx mate!

No problem! I've done the slit heat shrink wrap thing before. Just have to tape it. But I just don't like vinyl electrical tape on an RC, or anywhere really. The cloth stuff is good. It's under hood automotive grade. I've wrapped a bunch of stuff under the hood of my car with it, & still in place after 5 years.

 

[hobo]

No problem! I've done the slit heat shrink wrap thing before. Just have to tape it. But I just don't like vinyl electrical tape on an RC, or anywhere really. The cloth stuff is good. It's under hood automotive grade. I've wrapped a bunch of stuff under the hood of my car with it, & still in place after 5 years.

yes the wires get warm are it gets all sticky

 

[nomis38]

Generally, I just cut a hole in the other cable in the same spot and hope for the best. hahaha



JK of course. Don't rule out liquid electrical tape or even shoegoo. Get creative haha.

 

[Chapinb]

Liquid electrical tape does not stick well to anything. don't rely on that alone. Shoegoo might have trouble sticking too in this case

 

[nomis38]

Liquid electrical tape does not stick well to anything. don't rely on that alone. Shoegoo might have trouble sticking too in this case

I have painted L-tape on wires before and not had it fall off, I have used it on this exact thing before, not sure if I still have the ESC, If I do I'll take a pic, but it lasted years. Shoegoo on the other hand for me would 100% work here. It sticks to anything if smeared on. I can just not clean the inside of a body and glob it on a new crack and it stays even though there is a layer of dirt and debris between the two lolol.

I still say best bet is to cut the other wire in the same spot and let god sort it out!!

 

[hobo]

shoegoo sticks to anything like said above great stuff for rc

 

[Tim Bashinski]

My RC inventory has become fairly big fairly quickly. Thanks for all the tips.
Amazon is happy aswell xD
Jesus, the love i put into my truck makes my wife not like the hobby as much lately haha
But the ladies need some competition i guess. Makes em work harder