frogy Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hi guys a friend of mine uses this to cover the knots on his hair rigs and on the hook shank to hold the hair and I want to order some to do the same job but don't know what size internal diameter to get. The tubing im looking at has a selection of internal diameters between 0.5 - 3mm. Could someone please recommend a size to get?. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalthegooner Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I use 0.5mm as hook silicone. I don't use it to cover the knot on the hook. If I want to cover the hook knot I use heat shrink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogy Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Ok thanks, well just had a look at the heat shrink tubing and the smallest internal diameter I can see is 0.75mm, would that be ok for this job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogy Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Actualy now im a bit confused, im looking at item number 281475939906 on fleabay and it says both silicone tube and shrink tube in the title so don't know which it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalthegooner Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) That's silicone tube, not heat shrink. Unfortunately, the seller isn't an angler, or very intelligent Edited November 2, 2014 by dalthegooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 typical overuse of buzz words to get as many hits as poss lol. the way to tell the difference for the uninitiated is the size, shrink tube typically comes in aprox 50mm lengths of varying diameters in a card backed bubble like such,, and silicone rig tube in 2.5 - 3 mtr lengths like this please note, i do not in any way endorse ESP products, the use of such was purely incidental (tho they do have some REALLY cracking stuff out there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 typical overuse of buzz words to get as many hits as poss lol. the way to tell the difference for the uninitiated is the size, shrink tube typically comes in aprox 50mm lengths of varying diameters in a card backed bubble like such,, and silicone rig tube in 2.5 - 3 mtr lengths like this please note, i do not in any way endorse ESP products, the use of such was purely incidental (tho they do have some REALLY cracking stuff out there) I'm pleased that you aren't endorsing the entirely splendid range of products offered by ESP. In any way. At all. Ian cyborx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Silicone tubing, I managed to get a large amount in olive green and clear from Mo's co before he disappeared, and as of yet, don't need to get anymore. As for shrink tubing, I don't get that from a tackle shop, I go to Maplins and look carefully at the sizes before I purchase what I want. I say that, cos I can't remember what sizes they do, but know it is usually the smallest available that I want. I don't care that along its length it does have some white writing or printing, cos while the carp are busy trying to squint and read what it says, they are also sucking my bait into their mouth newmarket, cyborx, chillfactor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Nick, you're learning to relax and have a laugh. It's good to see, mate. Ian salokcinnodrog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianain Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Does anyone have any bright ideas for storing silicon tube when bought in lengths, I keep getting it all tangled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalthegooner Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Small section of 1" overflow pipe with the silicon tubing wrapped around it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Does anyone have any bright ideas for storing silicon tube when bought in lengths, I keep getting it all tangled? what do you do with your empty line spools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 A swan vesta box ? salokcinnodrog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianain Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks guys, there are some good ideas there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebirdjones Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Just discovered Mo's Co have closed after reading this thread, where do you get your PVA bags from now? I still have a decent stockpile of them but will need more in a few months time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Here you go BBJ quite a few on here use these people . http://www.pvaproducts.co.uk/shop/ You should see some of their ebay auctions . They finish in the middle of the night abd you can pick up like , 40m of mesh for pennies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Just to say that i watched one of their auctions on the bay this evening . 8m tube of pva mesh , double ended plunger + 35 metre refill went for £4.20 plus a bit of postage . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Just to say that i watched one of their auctions on the bay this evening . 8m tube of pva mesh , double ended plunger + 35 metre refill went for £4.20 plus a bit of postage . please tell me im not being thick here tim, what is the shop name on the bay as a search for pva products don't turn them up and i have just searched 350 hits for that search term to no avail :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalthegooner Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 please tell me im not being thick here tim, what is the shop name on the bay as a search for pva products don't turn them up and i have just searched 350 hits for that search term to no avail :cry: Clicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Clicky thanks Dal, i had actually looked at fishing20k but didnt make the connection, Dur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Sorry Jon i should have mentioned that . Good old Dal cyborx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 I believe the silicon tubing is now sorted As an aside, someone asked what to store it in, on another thread, so I have mergeed the 2 threads together Short lengths go nicely into old hook packets, the ones with the flap to keep the hooks in. Longer lengths I keep coiled up in a small plastic tub, think it must be around 75mm diameter tub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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