Thread: Guinea pig?

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

I have wondered about the worm drive clamps and like the idea of a T-bolt clamp, as it has rolled edges. IMO better than a clamp fitted using something akin to a blacksmith's pincers.

You can get a dedicated tool for the spring clamps.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

You can get a dedicated tool for the spring clamps.

Sorry I was unclear, I meant the Oetiker one use only crimp type clamps.

Originally Posted by BradC

Those clamps have a firmer grip and are gentler on the hose than a worm drive, so you’ll be fine. They may be a pain in the bum to use but they are so much better. The biggest advantage is the spring effect which compensates for thermal expansion on the clip, hose and nipple. A worm drive will generally tear up the rubber over a period of time.

It has gotten to a point where I now have a box of those clips, and I replace worm drives whenever I have one off. The other clip I’ve grown to love is the oetiker. Same deal, the spring action and smooth band is better for the hose, although they are a single use.

Worm drive clamps are the JBweld of the clamp world. Universal, jack of all trades a master of none.

Agree with all of that. But I thought there were specialised clamps for silicon. I wouldn't use worm drive, as they tend to cut the hoses, PITA.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

You can get a dedicated tool for the spring clamps.

I have one, and I hate it. Clumsy, awkward, pos thing. But you can't do the remote clamps without it. But the bloody thing bites. But, you get what you pay for, I guess. I'm sure thee are better ones. Not naming, or shaming, the brand I have.....

Those T-bolt ones, they're the ones I thought of. But I have a bunch of the spring type, and I doubt they'll cut the hoses, Just want to be sure. Never had these new fangled things in my day..