Any recommendations for heat tape or sleeve? Wiring

[dmagas]

After a long and confusing fight over a fusible link I found a shop that has done several LS swaps and he gave me a in line fuse 8 gauge fuse and works great. I am nervous because of the proximity the wires are to heat sources. Does anyone have any suggestions or favorites? Amazon has a solution that velcro wraps but I honestly do not have much experience with it. Is it better to have a solution that you pull the wires through or will a wrap solution work well. I do like the wrap solution because of convivence but would have no problem pulling everything apart and running it through. Just want it done right. Thank you.

 

[nvrenuf]

I’ve used some soft, silver heat protective sleeve from Summit, seems like it was about 6’ long. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a similar product mixed with the performance stuff in O’Reillys.

 

[Chickntrk]

I’ve always had good luck with DEI heat products

 

[Wes Harden]

So a fuse does not act the same as fuse link. A fuse link can handle short overloads better than replaceable fuse, unless you are using a "slow blow" fuse. I am sure they make slow blows in various sizes, and shapes. I have only used them in Honda rv generators, and electronic tools, ie DVO meters and newer battery diagnostic/chargers. All were 5amp, round cylinder type, similar to SFE glass fuse.

 

[Tnsejed]

I run some of the DEI velcro together heat sleeving. Like here: https://www.designengineering.com/heat-sheath-aluminized-sleeving-0-5-x-36/

This was just an added measure of safety as I had airgaps too. Just make sure there is no way the wiring could move and contact the hot part.

 

[nvrenuf]

That DEI velcro stuff is sweet! The sleeve type product I used works great but the size / diameter was a little tight making it a slow PITA to install, that velcro "shroud" product is a great option.

 

[Kain]

Try wirecare.com they have great stuff