hose clamp tool

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Hello, does anyone know where you can purchase the tool/pliers for removing the spring loaded hose clamps? Every where I have asked around here give me a blank look and tell me they have never seen one. Greg
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Greg,

I use a pair of multi-grips.   Whilst the spring clips are convenient, they are not easy to manipulate.   In places of restricted access, they can be a right bugger and it is worth considering replacing them with worm drive hose clips.  

There are two types of worm drive hose clips.   The cheap variety has a worm screw cage that it simply folded in on the underside and this can open up under load.   The better variety has the cage folded under but also locked together.   These will never open up in service.   They are more expensive but much safer.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Greg
Sent: 02 November 2011 09:03
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] hose clamp tool


Hello, does anyone know where you can purchase the tool/pliers for removing the spring loaded hose clamps? Every where I have asked around here give me a blank look and tell me they have never seen one. Greg

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Greg,
Maybe ask Repco or Bursons.

In changing operating conditions and over time, the spring clip if its the correct size for the hose, accommodates expansion and contraction and is not subject to over or under tightening or the sort of failure that are possible with a screw up clamp. Regrettably it's often the case that "tradesmen" remove and replace the original spring type with screw-ups.

Where possible and if I think I may have a present or pending sealing issue, I'll try double clipping to get me through, preferably with one of each type.

For spring clips in difficult to reach/manipulate locations, the variation in multi-grips design are such that one multi-grip will work well in a constricted space whereas another will not. So experiment first with all your multi-grips you may have collected along the way, especially on those difficult to reach/manipulate locations throughout the cooling system.

Cheers.

Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: greg_navarro95@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 22:03:10 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] hose clamp tool

 

Hello, does anyone know where you can purchase the tool/pliers for removing the spring loaded hose clamps? Every where I have asked around here give me a blank look and tell me they have never seen one. Greg


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> Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Greg,Maybe ask Repco or Bursons.An example of it:
> http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=spring+clamp+tool&um=1&ie=UTF-8&
> tbm=shop&cid=7586600535877758642&sa=X&ei=RHWwTtWiLYyQiQerp93vAg&ved=0CBoQ
> 8wIwAA

I've never seen one as good as that before.




> In changing operating conditions and over time, the spring clip if its
> the correct size for the hose, accommodates expansion and contraction
> and is not subject to over or under tightening or the sort of failure
> that are possible with a screw up clamp. Regrettably it's often the case
> that "tradesmen" remove and replace the original spring type with
> screw-ups.

.........and then some "tradesman" decides that they should be tightened to 300ft/lbs.

I just bought one at repco or an automotive tool supplier. Just look in the Yellow Pages.
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Thanks Ken, that’s very useful and I will have a look the next time that I go to the local Repco.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: 02 November 2011 10:14
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] hose clamp tool

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Just google 'spring clamp pliers"
and you will get many choices.
 
in a quick search I saw some that are 'remote' cable operated ones..
for when the pliers type tool won't fit at the clamp ..
that's not the kind you want.
 
they're like regular looking pliers..
the one I bought happens to be angled at 45 degrees ..
They work better than 'channel lock' type pliers .
It also helps to spray the hose with WD-40 so the spring clamp will slide back over the nose easily.
 
I don't consider them 'perfect' ...
I have seen corrosion build up on aluminum under a hose, and the spring clamp's tension was not enough to prevent a leak.
   You can't tighten them ..
and they can fly dangerously if they jump out of the tool you are compressing their ends with, before you get the clamp it over the end of the hose.
Generally I save them for emergencies .
the screw type hose clamps  I use are german, have a 6mm hex head on them ( screwdriver tighteing is really not enough....
far better to use a quarter inch drive socket and small ratchet  ) ..
and the edges are curled up on the clamp a little so they don't bit into the hose.
Scott
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From: Greg
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 3:03 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] hose clamp tool

 


Hello, does anyone know where you can purchase the tool/pliers for removing the spring loaded hose clamps? Every where I have asked around here give me a blank look and tell me they have never seen one. Greg

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Thanks once again for all your information gentleman. greg

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <ScottDaniel@...> wrote:
>
> Just google 'spring clamp pliers"
> and you will get many choices.
>
> in a quick search I saw some that are 'remote' cable operated ones..
> for when the pliers type tool won't fit at the clamp ..
> that's not the kind you want.
>
> they're like regular looking pliers..
> the one I bought happens to be angled at 45 degrees ..
> They work better than 'channel lock' type pliers .
> It also helps to spray the hose with WD-40 so the spring clamp will slide back over the nose easily.
>
> I don't consider them 'perfect' ...
> I have seen corrosion build up on aluminum under a hose, and the spring clamp's tension was not enough to prevent a leak.
> You can't tighten them ..
> and they can fly dangerously if they jump out of the tool you are compressing their ends with, before you get the clamp it over the end of the hose.
> Generally I save them for emergencies .
> the screw type hose clamps I use are german, have a 6mm hex head on them ( screwdriver tighteing is really not enough....
> far better to use a quarter inch drive socket and small ratchet ) ..
> and the edges are curled up on the clamp a little so they don't bit into the hose.
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Greg
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 3:03 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] hose clamp tool
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> Hello, does anyone know where you can purchase the tool/pliers for removing the spring loaded hose clamps? Every where I have asked around here give me a blank look and tell me they have never seen one. Greg
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I asked my local radiator shop where they bought theirs, and they put me in touch with their supplier.
                    Roger [Beetle].