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?
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Swiftech plastic clamps or Real metal ones?
- Thread starter NGL_BrSH
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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.
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Try these clamps here at DelCity . There will be no issues with splitting like Nikhsub1 spoke of.
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I use the plastic ones but use pliars to clamp them on super tight, no probs with leaks yet.
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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.
It lets me tighten them the way I want without cutting the tubing at all.
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Crispy said:
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...
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.
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