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Old 03-12-2007, 11:53   #8
David M
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Originally Posted by Alan Wheeler View Post
On most of my "mission criticle" connections, I use the larger clamps that have a bolt to tighten them. Sorry, can't remember the name.
T-Bolt band clamps. I use them on my 6 inch exhaust system, double clamped, where you definitely do not want a hose clamp breaking. These work well for when you need to pull a large diameter thick walled hose really tight. They have a nylock nut so you don't have to worry about them backing off. I have seen these break through corrosion and metal fatigue..so as someone said earlier, no hose clap is unbreakable.

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