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Best Hose Clamps

I just finished watching a YouTube video testing a wide variety of hose clamps for highest pressure before leaking. Here is the winner according to the video: Amazon.com : norma hose clamp

I can't help wondering if some of the others might do better with larger radiator sized hose. The heater hose size is a tough job.

YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtMPq2lG-8U

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Best Hose Clamps

Reply #1 –
I have not taken the time to watching the video yet so don't know if it address this.  In looking at the clamps in the link I would be concerned that this type of hose clamp would have the teeth dig into the hose.  I have used some hose clamps in the past that when really cranking down they chew up the hose.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Best Hose Clamps

Reply #2 –
Quote from: turbojack –
I have not taken the time to watching the video yet so don't know if it address this.  In looking at the clamps in the link I would be concerned that this type of hose clamp would have the teeth dig into the hose.  I have used some hose clamps in the past that when really cranking down they chew up the hose.
The gear on the Norma clamp does not touch the hose. Check the video at 6:28.

P
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Best Hose Clamps

Reply #4 –
Quote from: dsd –
Amazon.com : IDEAL-TRIDON 47 series

Yup, particularly for large diameter hoses, the constant torque clamps are far better.

The can accommodate the expansion/contraction with changing temperatures.

And, double clamp if you have enough hose over the metal so the second clamp is completely supported by the metal. Screws located 180 degrees from each other.  This is basic marine below-waterline technique.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Best Hose Clamps

Reply #5 –
Watched video. That guy wore me out talking so fast.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago
 

Re: Best Hose Clamps

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
I just finished watching a YouTube video testing a wide variety of hose clamps for highest pressure before leaking. Here is the winner according to the video: Amazon.com : norma hose clamp

I can't help wondering if some of the others might do better with larger radiator sized hose. The heater hose size is a tough job.

YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtMPq2lG-8U

Pierce

I've been watching "Project Farm" videos for a long time. Todd does a great job in testing. Yes, he does talk fast but he packs a lot of information into a video. Subscribers at 2.7 million...fantastic..
Kevin
Kevin and Donna
2000 Foretravel U295 Build #5613
2002 Jeep Wrangler
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