Clamp marks
(
right) and
fitting marks
(
below) on hoses.
Corroded clamps
(
right) can fail.
Two clamps
(
below) provide
additional
protection
inexpensively.
Throughout the
season, make sure
worm gear and
T-bolt clamps are
properly tightened.
All-stainless Steel Worm Gear Clamp
Clamps made entirely from stainless steel last
longer than mild steel clamps, protect against
corrosion, and can be taken on and off with
minimal metal fatigue. Just be sure the entire
clamp — the band, screw, and housing — is
made of stainless steel.
All-stainless steel worm gear clamps last longer than
mild steel clamps.
Band-it Hose Clamp
Band-it hose clamps use a tool to cut off
any excess at the band. Once cut and banded,
these clamps are not reusable. They can be
made of mild or stainless steel.
An advantage of band-it hose clamps is that they will
not catch on other objects when the hose is mobile.
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