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PerilousActs · 11-23-2009, 09:43 AM

I am currently collecting supplies for building my new wiring harness and I have noticed something about the Raychem DR-25 heatshrink. It has an expiration date. What does this mean in terms of functionality and issues I may encounter while working with it? I found a place that I can buy it by the roll for cheap, but unfortunately the rolls are passed their expiration date. Does this mean it may not shrink properly? If not, what DOES it mean?

I'm assuming this may be a case where it's better just buy it direct and new despite of the cost.

racepar1 · 11-23-2009, 09:52 AM

I wouldn't worry about it, hell I wouldn't even worry about the brand of heatshrink that I was using too much. It's all the same crap to me...

PerilousActs · 11-23-2009, 03:59 PM

DR-25 is extremely chemical resistant. That's one reason I'm looking at it.

I talked to the seller and he says it's due to there being strict regulation in the industry it was used in and that it should be fine. Does anyone have any info that disagrees with this?

11-23-2009, 09:43 AM	#1
PerilousActs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walton, Kentucky Age: 34 Posts: 545 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Raychem DR25 heatshrink question I am currently collecting supplies for building my new wiring harness and I have noticed something about the Raychem DR-25 heatshrink. It has an expiration date. What does this mean in terms of functionality and issues I may encounter while working with it? I found a place that I can buy it by the roll for cheap, but unfortunately the rolls are passed their expiration date. Does this mean it may not shrink properly? If not, what DOES it mean? I'm assuming this may be a case where it's better just buy it direct and new despite of the cost.

11-23-2009, 09:52 AM	#2
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 42 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	I wouldn't worry about it, hell I wouldn't even worry about the brand of heatshrink that I was using too much. It's all the same crap to me...

11-23-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
PerilousActs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walton, Kentucky Age: 34 Posts: 545 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	DR-25 is extremely chemical resistant. That's one reason I'm looking at it. I talked to the seller and he says it's due to there being strict regulation in the industry it was used in and that it should be fine. Does anyone have any info that disagrees with this?