Anyone Wet the Line Before Tying a Bolt Snap?

[certainmisuse]

Pardon, still new to all this.

I tied a few bolt snaps to various components, then after I got them wet, the string -- not surprisingly -- expanded somewhat and became loose. Once it dried out, it did tighten back up a bit, but this begged the question: does anyone wet the line before attaching a bolt snap? I tried it once, and am liking the results, but that's as far as my experience goes.

Thanks.

David

 

[Dsix36]

I have never worried about it. I melt the final knots with a lighter and have never had an issue yet.

 

[rongoodman]

I just put a drop of Superglue on the knot after I tighten it.

 

[Marie13]

I had the worst time trying to use cave line for attaching bolt snaps. I now use thin bungee cord, which works so much better for me.

 

[Vicko]

Depends on the line you use, I use 400lb fishing braid (around 1mm) and that is not deforming in water.

Cave line, and simillar cords are actually pretty bad for the purpose.

 

[Bowers]

I melt the line down to the knot so it cant back out. the little bit it loosens doesn't bother me and seems like a little mobility could be advantageous. but I may try your idea for comparison

 

[Ayisha]

Interesting. I haven't had this problem, but I tie the knot really tight and also melt the line down to the knot with a lighter.

 

[lowviz]

I tied a few bolt snaps to various components, then after I got them wet, the string -- not surprisingly -- expanded somewhat and became loose.

Is your string nylon, and if so, what '#'?. For example: #18 (1.52mm | 0.060 inch).

 

[certainmisuse]

Is your string nylon, and if so, what '#'?. For example: #18 (1.52mm | 0.060 inch).

#24 apparently

 

[CT Sean]

I pull them tight with a couple pairs of pliers and melt the string ends into mushrooms that are butted up against the knot so they can't back out. I have a couple that have been tight for like 8 years.