Gates Powergrip Hose Clamps

[zboss]

Originally Posted by delmarrey

All SS hose clamps>>> Marine grade all stainless steel hose clamps - PlumbingSupply.com®

I saw those. I don't like the pass through ribbing. I prefer this style because when you clamp down on them tight, the rubber or whatever does not squish out through the holes.

AWAB LLC

Notice that the ones you posted are not 316 stainless... they are 305 and "300 series".

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by colemj

If I used those, I would never have regular reminders to keep my tetanus shots up to date. And my immune system would get lazy.

Mark

I bet you knew the guy who taught me the proper name for snap rings and other metal retaining rings. The mechanic called them Jesus-rings, for what he said when they bit off part of a finger tip.

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by HansSolo

After slicing into the tendon on my thumb I went out and bought these for all of the hose clamps aboard.

Clamp-aid is the brand. Some of the best money I ever spent. They stay on really well and give a nice finished look aside from saving blood. I Still don't have full range of motion in my thumb The heat shrink clamps are an interesting idea; I will have to pick up a few to try out. Thanks for the link.

You keep the heat shrink around to close the gash on your hand.

[FlyingCloud1937]

First thing I do when I have to work around hose clamps on a rewire job.

Is to reach into my bag of to short Heat Shrink tube leftovers. I then proceed to heat shrink all the tails of any offending hose clamps.

Now the job is OSHA safe for a re-wire.

Lloyd

Originally Posted by Nicholson58

You keep the heat shrink around to close the gash on your hand.

[delmarrey]

Originally Posted by zboss

I saw those. I don't like the pass through ribbing. I prefer this style because when you clamp down on them tight, the rubber or whatever does not squish out through the holes.

AWAB LLC

Notice that the ones you posted are not 316 stainless... they are 305 and "300 series".

Ya need a little iron in them for strength. The 316 is too soft and galls then strips out, which makes them maybe a one time use, if you can get them tight enough.

[zboss]

I had wondered if using the rescue tape (awesome stuff... I want to wrap up everything ) is cutting off the O2 or not as well. I suspect not enough to cause long term issues.

I also tried the Scotts Mastic Tape but it remains sticky and attracts dirt.

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by zboss

I saw those. I don't like the pass through ribbing. I prefer this style because when you clamp down on them tight, the rubber or whatever does not squish out through the holes.

AWAB LLC

Notice that the ones you posted are not 316 stainless... they are 305 and "300 series".

THese are much stronger too. Min always fail by breaking at the perforations.

[logan951]

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