Re-wrapping 18650's - Optimal heat?

[GccTxs67]

I have some batteries ready for new wraps and I tried to use the wife's hair dryer, and while it worked somewhat, they aren't perfect, they do have a few wrinkles i could not seems to get out.

About to buy a heat gun and was wondering about the output I need before I purchase, I see everything from 1000 to 1500 watts. Wagner has a 1200 Watt on sale for a decent price I may want to grab.

 

[zoiDman]

Its Funny to see this Thread. Because I just Re-Wrapped some batteries last night. I use a Blow Dryer on High and it works fine.

One thing that I have found that Minimizes Wrinkles is to start at one end of the Battery and work you way to the Other while Constantly Rotating the Battery.

Think of it like Painting. You get a Better Finish if you are Constantly going from a Painted Portion to a Non-Painted Portion. Verses Painting Random Spots and then going back and Filling In the Non-Painted Portions.

 

[sonicbomb]

A regular hair dryer works perfectly for me too. You need to be gentle and steady.

 

[GccTxs67]

Cool, thanks, this was my first attempt. I'll try again before I buy one.

Side note, if I was to print an image on standard paper and applied it the bare battery before wrapping it with a clear wrap, would there be any issues with battery function or safety?


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[zoiDman]

Cool, thanks, this was my first attempt. I'll try again before I buy one.

Side note, if I was to print an image on standard paper and applied it the bare battery before wrapping it with a clear wrap, would there be any issues with battery function or safety?


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You Shouldn't have Any problems. But one thing you should consider is that Adding a piece of Paper will increase the Diameter of the Wrapped Battery by that amount.

So if you have a Mod where the Battery fits Very Snug, your finished Battery might be Too Big.

 

[pufZeppelin]

I have some batteries ready for new wraps and I tried to use the wife's hair dryer, and while it worked somewhat, they aren't perfect, they do have a few wrinkles i could not seems to get out.

About to buy a heat gun and was wondering about the output I need before I purchase, I see everything from 1000 to 1500 watts. Wagner has a 1200 Watt on sale for a decent price I may want to grab.

maybe concentrate the hot air output...
or maybe the unit comes with attachments ?

jus sayin'

 

[sig-cmt]

80C or 176F is the general standard for 0.08mm PVC tube wraps.