I'm building a new system and using 1" fiber-reinforced silicone tubing to connect the MT, HLT, BK, and Fermenter to the other hardware, which is all Tri-Clover. The vessels have a combination of Tri-Clover ports and other threaded ports.
I got a Tri-Clover / hose-barb adapter and shoved it into the 1" silicone tubing. It went in easily and I could also pull it out easily. So I'm going to want one or two hose clamps to secure each of these.
I hate hose clamps! Especially when the screwdriver slides out of the slotted nut and jams into my palm. I have seen Oetiker clamps, and I even own a tool, but are they easier to deal with? Are there any other options?
I want something secure that is not a hack job. Preferably something that will not require me to cut the end off the tubing every time I disassemble it.
I got a Tri-Clover / hose-barb adapter and shoved it into the 1" silicone tubing. It went in easily and I could also pull it out easily. So I'm going to want one or two hose clamps to secure each of these.
I hate hose clamps! Especially when the screwdriver slides out of the slotted nut and jams into my palm. I have seen Oetiker clamps, and I even own a tool, but are they easier to deal with? Are there any other options?
I want something secure that is not a hack job. Preferably something that will not require me to cut the end off the tubing every time I disassemble it.