Tool Chest: Heat Pen

2019-08-13 Update:

See my review comments on Amazon.

2019-09-08 Ordered:

 A new bit of kit I've ordered for the ship's tool chest - for some electrical projects - that require heat shrink tubing

Amazon: mofa emboss Heat Pen,Mini Heat Gun,Hot Air Pen Tools Shrink Pen with Stand For DIY Embossing And Drying Paint Multi-Purpose Electric Heating Nozzle 130W 110V (White,Blue)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L63SN2V

• Material: ABS Plastic
• Length: approx. 19cm
• Power Cable: approx. 1m
• Working temp.: 200 ℃
• Power: 130W
• Voltage: 110V 50-60HZ
• Weight: approx. 204g
• Plug Type: US Plug 

Wire Crimping

References:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimp_(electrical)

Crimping Tools:

• Amazon: Ancor Products
• Amazon: Ancor Wire Cut, Strip and Crimp Tools  
• Amazon: Ancor Heat Shrink and Nylon Butt Connectors 

Heat Shrink Connectors:

• West Marine: Electrical Terminals
• West Marine: ANCOR Heat Shrink Snap Plugs
  

Heat Shrink Tools :

• First Choice: (re: I'm always concerned about amp load on the boat's 30AM circuit...)
• ABN Mini Heat Gun - Great for Heat Shrink Tubings and Drying - 120V, 60Hz, 300W 

•  Second Choice: 

• Dremel 2000-01 Versa Tip Precision Butane Soldering Torch 
• Dremel 2200-01 Versa Flame Multi-Function Butane Torch

• Alternatives to Possibly Consider:
• NEX Mini Hot Air Gun, 110V 300W
• Chandler Tool Embossing Heat Gun - 300 Watt - Dual-Temperature Professional Heat Tool  
• Mini Hot Air Gun, ZeopoCase Portable Mini Heat Gun (300W) Multi Function Electrical Heat Tool 
• Heat-Gun-Vinyl-Heat-Shrink Rework Station iHGun-1 650W Accuracy Air Force and Temperature Adjustable LED Display by Maxwel Manufacturing 
• MotoCare 0503054 Precision Heat Gun Tool, 650°F Temperature by Wagner Spraytech
•  Studio Precision Heat Gun by Wagner Spraytech
• 110V Hot Air Solder Blower YOUYUE 8858 SMT Rework Station Optional portable Heat Gun Welding Tools With 3 Nozzles by YOUYUE
• Professional Heat Gun 1600W 122℉~1112℉(50℃~600℃) - Adjustable 7 Heat Levels with 3 Temp-settings, 4 Nozzle Attachments, Unique Cooling Mode, Soft Rubbrized Handle(Working Time Over 500 Hrs) - HGP73AC by TACKLIFE

Videos:





NOTE: I've posted a comment on this video, with suggestions for redoing it.

LED Light Upgrades (interior)

A trip to West Marine today - picked-up two main cabin lights

• 24 LED (85 mA white, 33 mA red)
• 36 LED (30 mA) 

...to replace the older 10W bulbs lights.

And, picked-up an extra

• 24 LED (90 mA) cabin light 

...to install in the v-berth (90 mA)


The port/starboard LED navigation lights that West Marine had in stock today were not quite right. Will check Amazon and see about ordering them later.