How to repair frayed cable

The Codfather · #1 02-28-2012, 05:21 PM

water proof shrink tube. We use it all the time with submersible pump installs, just make sure you follow the instructions to the "t"... but thats what I would use, its proven. Just my 2 cents.....

mseepman · #2 02-28-2012, 05:53 PM

Where do you get it?

reefgirl189 · #3 02-28-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Codfather

water proof shrink tube. We use it all the time with submersible pump installs, just make sure you follow the instructions to the "t"... but thats what I would use, its proven. Just my 2 cents.....

Thanks for another tip. With the heat shrink any piece that fits over the cord end will not shrink enough to create a seal on the actual cord. Is this shrink different?

parkinsn · #4 02-28-2012, 06:14 PM

I'm not sure if this is fish tank friendly or not but it works like a hot damn. Your local EECOL or Westburne will have it in stock. Looking at the applications part it does say "marine" however if it aquarium friendly or not is the question.

http://www.tnb.ca/en/fichier/whatsne...SIONTAPE_E.pdf

reefgirl189 · #5 02-28-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by parkinsn

I'm not sure if this is fish tank friendly or not but it works like a hot damn. Your local EECOL or Westburne will have it in stock. Looking at the applications part it does say "marine" however if it aquarium friendly or not is the question.

http://www.tnb.ca/en/fichier/whatsne...SIONTAPE_E.pdf

Speaking of working like HOT DAMN.. If you go to bottom of their page and call the Edmonton branch DO NOT accidently dial 1-866 instead of 1-888 on their toll free number. You will get directed to "gorgeous hot and horny girls"..

Wow... and all I was looking for was some more detailed info on the marine application for the T&B Self-fusing insulation tape... imagine my surprise

LOL That totally made my day!

parkinsn · #6 02-28-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by reefgirl189

Speaking of working like HOT DAMN.. If you go to bottom of their page and call the Edmonton branch DO NOT accidently dial 1-866 instead of 1-888 on their toll free number. You will get directed to "gorgeous hot and horny girls"..

Wow... and all I was looking for was some more detailed info on the marine application for the T&B Self-fusing insulation tape... imagine my surprise

LOL That totally made my day!

That's awesome!!

parkinsn · #7 02-28-2012, 06:36 PM

Mrfish55 · #8 02-28-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by reefgirl189

Speaking of working like HOT DAMN.. If you go to bottom of their page and call the Edmonton branch DO NOT accidently dial 1-866 instead of 1-888 on their toll free number. You will get directed to "gorgeous hot and horny girls"!

just to make sure, could you post the full phone number?

monocus · #9 02-28-2012, 06:16 PM

i would take it apart and rewire it using the same cord if possible.you just end up with a shorter cord

reefgirl189 · #10 02-28-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by monocus

i would take it apart and rewire it using the same cord if possible.you just end up with a shorter cord

I can't... the cracked sheathing is closer to the powerhead than it is to the end of the cord. I cannot open the motor case housing on the powerhead without damaging the unit.

Just waiting to hear back about the tape from the manufacturer...