[Shop-talk] Wire splice sealant

[Jeff Scarbrough]

We used to get 3M heat shrink tubing with glue/sealant inside.  I never had
a problem with that, and it was 1/10th the trouble that this appears to be.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005036041/



On Sun, Mar 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM Moose <eric at megageek.com> wrote:

> Braintrust-
>
> Have any of you ever see this...
> https://www.amazon.com/SpliSeal-Professional-Kit-Complete-Connectors/dp/B0D9B8DCTW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3BUKL0P7IVNW9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3Vxo7hR7mEIZ12qx2hsVtgw_kpHNEDXU0ensnUgqGLMqzHtH1jgBc3PlzJU5eSi3rQJTzyk84gcxa-O93kQVc5Ayt7RY4c1WGvHjW1cJOwfbotkXaaBBMl0Zm7WyBNEiuKWSDpLTpS7C9ETdliro6ZPNYxvI97c1qawWiTSQYe_dkzYi2mMD2tl-YL1OM1sWCoUTCt6dQUuNx8XIWpbtIZvKQKJzF7CCh9i82mlJ4bg.c3aPekELXi9S7dY-5c2uW2t1ipGSld
> 6iTm8nqC1TsIY&dib_tag=se&keywords=spliseal+hot+glue+wire+splice+molds&qid=1742170485&sprefix=spliseal+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-3
> <https://www.amazon.com/SpliSeal-Professional-Kit-Complete-Connectors/dp/B0D9B8DCTW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3BUKL0P7IVNW9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3Vxo7hR7mEIZ12qx2hsVtgw_kpHNEDXU0ensnUgqGLMqzHtH1jgBc3PlzJU5eSi3rQJTzyk84gcxa-O93kQVc5Ayt7RY4c1WGvHjW1cJOwfbotkXaaBBMl0Zm7WyBNEiuKWSDpLTpS7C9ETdliro6ZPNYxvI97c1qawWiTSQYe_dkzYi2mMD2tl-YL1OM1sWCoUTCt6dQUuNx8XIWpbtIZvKQKJzF7CCh9i82mlJ4bg.c3aPekELXi9S7dY-5c2uW2t1ipGSld6iTm8nqC1TsIY&dib_tag=se&keywords=spliseal+hot+glue+wire+splice+molds&qid=1742170485&sprefix=spliseal+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-3>
>
>
> Seems crazy expensive, but I do lots of marine wires and if they are
> really better, I can make the case to buy it.
>
> Anyone ever use it?  There is only one review, and it seemed their were
> problems with the order.
>
> Looking forward to what you all have to say about it.
>
> Couple of pluses,
> Seems to be a very good seal
> Don't need to worry about putting the heat tubing on before the connection.
>
> Minuses
> I guess you have to used their butt connectors (not really)
> Mold release also
> Might be hard in a tight spot.
>
> Do you think it's a normal glue gun?  I have a nice cordless one I would
> rather use.
>
> Thanks again
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