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nicadrick · 12-17-2010, 03:49 PM

I am curious if anyone has found a removable clamp that doesn't damage high temp silicone tubing with repeated on/off clamping. I have seen some suggestions of using Oetiker style clamps but that is a permanent solution. I still have the occasional need to run a hose with the QD removed, or move it from one barb to another until my rig has achieved perfect

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If you have found something that works well as a clamp and provides damage free removal please advise.

Thanks!

samc · 12-17-2010, 03:52 PM

Cable ties are what you want. They have worked much better for me than hose clamps. Cheap, easy on easy off. Eliminated leaks I had from compressing too much with hose clamps.

nostalgia · 12-17-2010, 03:59 PM

I use the plastic "Snap-Grip" clamps from McMaster-Carr. P/N 5246K67.

-Joe

nicadrick · 12-17-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samc

Cable ties are what you want. They have worked much better for me than hose clamps. Cheap, easy on easy off. Eliminated leaks I had from compressing too much with hose clamps.

Thanks samc. That is simple enough. I will keep that option in my back pocket.

nicadrick · 12-17-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nostalgia

I use the plastic "Snap-Grip" clamps from McMaster-Carr. P/N 5246K67.

-Joe

Hey Joe, those look perfect. If only I could drop in to a local store and purchase them. Mail order gets me down.

Any leak issues?

Cheers!

nostalgia · 12-17-2010, 04:23 PM

No leaks and they're pretty gentle on the silicone. They may be tough to source locally, though.

-Joe

brewpal · 12-18-2010, 01:39 AM

I use "herbie clips" and they work great:

www.rotocon.com/shoponline2.html

**RiverCityBrewer** · 12-18-2010, 02:46 AM

I use a hose clamp from McMaster - part number 5076K14 - its a smooth band worm clamp that won't cut into the hose at the edges of the clamp... works great.

bendavanza · 12-18-2010, 11:17 PM

These are great and leave no marks on the silicone, no tools needed just a quick pinch to tighten, and they release easily :
http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=11275