Swiftech plastic clamps or Real metal ones?

[NGL_BrSH]

I got my ultra swiftech kit and i'm installing tonight but i looked at the plastic clamps that came with it.. and they seem.. ok.. but for 5 bucks i'm sure i could pick up the metal hose clamps that you turn the screw and they tighten down.. advantage / disadvantage to using them or no?

[nikhsub1]

I only use the automotive metal worm style clamps. The only bad thing is they bite into the tubing leaving marks, but you will not have a hose come off or leak from the hose / barb connection with them. I highly recommend using them.

[Kil4Thril]

Try these clamps here at DelCity (http://www.delcity.net/delcity/servlet/catalog?parentid=204&childid=42520&page=1&tabset=1&pageitem=1&new=y) . There will be no issues with splitting like Nikhsub1 spoke of.

[scott d]

I only use the automotive metal worm style clamps. The only bad thing is they bite into the tubing leaving marks, but you will not have a hose come off or leak from the hose / barb connection with them. I highly recommend using them.

I like these too, the nylon ones look like you couldn't get them tight enough. I screw my clamps down til I can see the tubing squirting out the holes. Can'e be too careful.

[Son1990]

Mcmaster.com
Part number: 5415K32
Fits: 1/2" TO 29/32" CLAMP ID RANGE
10 in a pack
5.57USD

EDIT: Cheaper then the ones above, yet same clamps.

[NGL_BrSH]

awesome guys..thanks for your input.. On my lunch break i went to home depot and bought some metal ones for like .80c a piece fit 3/8- 7/8 hoses. I guess i better be careful not to over tighten though so i don't break the barbs.

[Brinnswift]

I use the plastic ones but use pliars to clamp them on super tight, no probs with leaks yet.

[Shuruga2]

I wrap my tubes with a little electrical tape where I'm putting a clamp on.
It lets me tighten them the way I want without cutting the tubing at all.

[Fighter2a]

I used to use plastic clamps and I to used pliars to tighten them all the way. Worked pretty good.

[Crispy]

Anyone use the clamps that you see used in car engines for the hoses? The ones where you pinch with pliers to loosen and you let go to clamp/tighten. Sorry that's the only way I know how to describe them.

[custom90gt]

Anyone use the clamps that you see used in car engines for the hoses? The ones where you pinch with pliers to loosen and you let go to clamp/tighten. Sorry that's the only way I know how to describe them.

from my experience and working on cars I would stay away from the type of clamps you are refering to. First, they can be a huge pain to get off and on. Second, they typically dont provide as much clamping force as the worm hose clamps do...

[meionm]

I use metal clamps, though the thinner the clamp is, the better it is.

[voigts]

The best worm drive clamps on earth are the "Type 430 Stainless Steel Nonperforated Worm-Drive Hose and Tube Clamps" on p. 213 from mcmaster. They are smooth lined and don't cut into tubing, and are 3/8" wide so they fit perfectly on any barb. You can tighten them down to your hearts content. I forget how I discovered them, but they are worth every cent and cost about the same as what you pay in a hardware store for the regular clamps. I have 1/2" ID 3/4"OD tubing and use 5076K13 1/2"-3/4" clamps and they work wonderfully.