Soldering iron erosion?

[Goldie99]

Originally Posted by David Simpson

Can folk still buy lovely old pink Hellerman sleeving(& lovely scented Hellerene) ?

Not sure about the scent, but the sleeves are still available - Farnell have them listed under 'Hellemanntyton' sleeving.

[Oldcodger]

For most small heat shrinks I use a ciggy lighter I bought in one of the £ shops. For bigger stuff I "acquired " in my days on railway work ,i use a heat gun. At work ,out in th field we;d use a gas gun ( similar to what plumbers use).

[Refugee]

Farnell had Hellerman sleeves about 4 years ago.

[barrymagrec]

Originally Posted by Refugee

Farnell had Hellerman sleeves about 4 years ago.

They still do, as do RS, Hellerine also.

Much better than Heatshrink for some jobs where overheating components is a risk.

[duncanlowe]

For small jobs, these are quick and easy. Link is for an example of the device, no kind of recommendation.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/2256166295?...iABEgJnOvD_BwE

Otherwise hot air gun.