View Full Version : Best insulating tape/material to put on TI pot handles?
rodonne1
05-31-2012, 21:07
Does anybody have any suggestions for some type of tape or anything else that I can put on the handles of a TI pot to keep from burning my fingers when it's hot? Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks in advance!
BigHodag
05-31-2012, 23:32
Have you tried fiberglass tape? Fiberglass tape is used on homemade DIY beer can pots (http://blog.makezine.com/2011/01/23/how-to-ultralight-camp-pot-from-hei/) to insulate the sides of the beer can. I understand fiberglass tape is sold in hardware stores for use with drywall.
Old Boots
05-31-2012, 23:38
Silicon tape which is available at most hardware stores.
+1 Silicone tape
This product is interesting.
http://sugru.com/about#main_properties
rodonne1
06-01-2012, 22:11
Silicone tape, I didn't think of that, I may get some and give it a shot. Thanks!
Feral Bill
06-01-2012, 22:18
+1 Silicone tape
This product is interesting.
http://sugru.com/about#main_properties
Very interesting indeed.
Wise Old Owl
06-01-2012, 22:23
I as always go out on a limb and cut it.... get a very small super uber light tech with pliers? and pick your pot.
kayak karl
06-01-2012, 22:33
if you can take off handle slip electrical heat shrink tubing over it and heat it.
http://www.ae-industries.nl/images/categorieen/foto_189_1.jpg
rocketsocks
06-01-2012, 22:44
if you can take off handle slip electrical heat shrink tubing over it and heat it.
http://www.ae-industries.nl/images/categorieen/foto_189_1.jpg+1 Karl thats good stuff,and if not that,maybe rubber liquid dip solution,though that thats quite a bit of manipulation to get it the way you want it,and several applications.
Surplusman
06-02-2012, 06:32
Wrap the handles with electrical wire. Until you come up with a permanent solution this is a cheap & quick fix.
rodonne1
06-02-2012, 19:22
if you can take off handle slip electrical heat shrink tubing over it and heat it.
http://www.ae-industries.nl/images/categorieen/foto_189_1.jpg
Interesting, I'm gonna give this a shot, what do you heat it with to seal it to the handles, a hair dryer?
rodonne1
06-02-2012, 19:32
After looking at the pot, I don't think I will be able to remove the handles. Here's the pot in question.
http://www.rei.com/media/dd/9e659b6e-9b4a-4f8d-8bb1-21014483e49b.jpg
kayak karl
06-02-2012, 19:33
Interesting, I'm gonna give this a shot, what do you heat it with to seal it to the handles, a hair dryer?
heat gun for paint striping or a lighter. heat gun has more control :)
Rocket Jones
06-02-2012, 20:58
does the heat shrink tubing provide that much heat insulation?