Hose Barbs still need clamps?

[Istari1]

Hey if I am using 1/2" Silicon tubing wih 1/2" barbs dio I still need hose clamps over the barbs? Or should the fit be tight enough not to worry? I know better safe then sorry, but the clamps are a pain in the ***, and if I didnt have to use them then even better

Josh

 

[plague]

I had this same question when I put my system together. A lot of people said dont worry about clamping silicone hose, but personally I put clamps on all my connections. I believe silicone would be fine without them, but like you said, better safe than sorry.

 

[nikhsub1]

I wouldn't risk it. An extra 1/2 hour is time well spent...

 

[CSaddict]

The rest of my water cooling setup is in the mail with my silicone hose and I am using clamps!

 

[DodgeViper]

I would use ear clamps. They will never come off without cutting them off. Plus they look better than regular screw clamps.

 

[Istari1]

I would use ear clamps. They will never come off without cutting them off. Plus they look better than regular screw clamps.

Yeah I already bought a bunch of screw clamps, plus I'd rather them be re-usable, afterall thats just another pennies saved Thanks for the advice though...where would you get those type of clamps anyway? I was at home depot and lowes and i didnt see those either place.

Josh

 

[racecar12]

I would use ear clamps. They will never come off without cutting them off. Plus they look better than regular screw clamps.

That does make it a little cleaner look but I wouldn't go that route for anything. I have cut off 1000's of those clamps and to this day I would still kick the inventor of that style clamp square in the nuts.

 

[craigiz1]

Try ACE Hardware if you have them near you.

 

[Al666]

I prefer single snap-grip hose clamps like the ones cooltechnica and dangerden sells. They are secure when you put them on, but also easy to take them off when needed...

 

[Pepsi]

Yes
Stay Cool
Pepsi

 

[DodgeViper]

My CPU, MOBO, MEMORY, P/S, VIDEO CARD, MODEM, and SOUND CARD, are all worth much more than a .25ea piece of plastic. Knowing that the ear clamps do not come off easily is insurance in the bank. I respect my computer.

 

[Istari1]

My CPU, MOBO, MEMORY, P/S, VIDEO CARD, MODEM, and SOUND CARD, are all worth much more than a .25ea piece of plastic. Knowing that the ear clamps do not come off easily is insurance in the bank. I respect my computer.

Very true DV, very true. I dont see much chanc of these locking screw clamps coming of either though, but over time I would think a simple metal clip like that could loosen a bit, have you seen any of this? You are right though, they do look alot cleaner then these bulky screw clamps.

Josh

 

[diehrd]

That does make it a little cleaner look but I wouldn't go that route for anything. I have cut off 1000's of those clamps and to this day I would still kick the inventor of that style clamp square in the nuts.

I am rolling on my floor I love this comment it applies to many every day items LMFAO

 

[DodgeViper]

That style of clamp is not going to become loose. They are intended to be used one time and the only way there going to come off is to cut them off.

 

[Colin]

racecar12 - I almost blew brandy all over my monitor and keyboard when I read your comments!

 

[RoadWarrior]

If I want a hose clamp that isn't coming off, I ain't paying 25c a piece for them, I get a wire coathanger, use some of that and twist it up real tight. Held a radiator hose on one of my jalopies for 3+ years. On softer hoses, good quality zip ties can be pulled tight enough to make a good hold, you need a pair of vice grips and your lawnmower starting arm though.

I prefer the screw type hose clamps though. Watch out for the cheap ones, the tabs holding down the "nut" enclosure often pop off, when you tighten them hard.

Road Warrior

edit: oh by the way, for screw hose clamps, there's ones with just a nut shaped end, and there's ones that just have a crosscut screwdriver end, and there are ones that have both a nut and crosscut. I recommend the nut and crosscut ones. That way, you can use the nut if the screw slots chew up, or vice versa. There are some with a regular screwdriver slot instead of a crosscut, they tend to spread at the end, messing up both nut and slot, so the crosscut ones are better.

 

[Tecumseh]

That style of clamp is not going to become loose. They are intended to be used one time and the only way there going to come off is to cut them off.

Do you have a link to a picture of these "ear" clamps. The
installation DOES look cleaner and more professional. I
have never seen these and want more info. Seems like
they'd be great for anyone not changing their system
every week.

 

[Tecumseh]

Hey, I found a lot of info on ear clamps. Looks like a
great solution to me. The only down side I see here is
if you change your tubing on a regular basis like for
upgrades and testing.

About the only type of "clamp" I like better is the
screw down type used on the Innovatek WB.

 

[The Overclocker]

i would use clams on silicon, it is too flexable to use without 'em.

if you are using vinal on the other hand, then clamps are useless, vinal holds very tightly, i ram my res and waterblock in my system with no barbs, only copper pipe attached to final and it was still hard to remove.