Alternate clamp for hoses?

[Crouch]

Anyone have any suggestions for alternate clamps for my silicon hoses ... these ones suck balls, they dig into your hands and make using them one handed a pain.

I was thinking just some simple ring clamps ... what do other people use?

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Gaffa Tape & Araldite

 

[QldKev]

Have you tried them without any clamp. On my 3V I don't have any hose clamps. Otherwise maybe a plastic tie.

 

[shaunous]

They are shithouse clamps.

Can't you use Normal automotive worm drive clamps, then tape over the clamp so it doesn't catch on your hand or anything else.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

... these ones suck balls, they dig into your hands and make using them one handed a pain.

I hate that

 

[CoopsOz]

What about something like these?

 

[Camo6]

Cable ties work for me. Just trim the tags flush. Goddam things are sharper than Japanese steel.

 

[Online Brewing Supplies]

Cable ties work for me. Just trim the tags flush. Goddam things are sharper than Japanese steel.

Yes just ask the whales -_-
I use the screw clamps with the plastic wing nut, work well, need a bit of lube on the worm part occasionally.
Big green shed.

 

[trevgale]

+1 for cable ties.

 

[sjp770]

Zip ties are worth a try... Nice and cheap and you'll have a few spare from your build.

On a related note how good are those quick disconnects to use? Is cam lock better?

 

[Donske]

I'll throw out another vote for not using clamps, I've never bothered on the 1/2" barbs from craft brewer, I do use one on my mash tun valve but that's because it's a smaller barb.

If you really want to use clamps head to the garden section of your closest green shed and grab the butterfly hose clamps, about $3 each from memory.

 

[fraser_john]

Probably too small for you but I still have these for sale http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/77130-fs-oetiker-style-stepless-stainless-clamps/?hl=stepless

 

[vykuza]

How about a Clamptite tool?

http://www.boathardware.com.au/Clamptite-DIY-Clamp-Tool-Stainless-Steel-with-Bronze-Handle.html

 

[JaseH]

+1 for small cable ties. I even found some stainless cable ties I was going to try but haven't gotten around to to it yet.

 

[Bribie G]

Bunnings do a range of hose clamps that use a butterfly thumb screw thingo. It holds my nitro line onto the reg so they are very sturdy. Edit just google.image butterfly hose clamp.

 

[beercus]

Bunnings hose clamps, many sizes:

http://www.bunnings.com.au/toledo-6-16mm-perforated-clamp-hose-fit-_p3100207

Better than the butterfly ones IMO as you can get them tighter

beercus

 

[mofox1]

I assume you picked those wire clamps up at Keg King? You can just get the butterfly clamps instead - they're cheaper (~$1) and the handle can be removed.

As QldKev mentioned, you might not even need them... Is the pump strong enough to push the hose off the barbs? (care to try?!)

 

[CoopsOz]

I have to use clamps on my plate chiller only....all the rest are just pushed on without issue.

 

[Online Brewing Supplies]

Speaking as a retailer I always recommend that clamps are used because lets face it the dam hose is going to come off when its full of boiling wort.
Nev

 

[beercus]

Consider them an insurance policy!