Fitting and clamps

Nomad2000 · 07-20-2002, 08:23 AM

My setup - 3/8 tubing and 1/2 barbs (metal and plastic). I use Tygon 3/8 with thick walls (1/8) for the softness. Should I need the clamps - for metall barbs (a BIX, for example) and plastic barbs (a resevoir)?
Thank everybody.

Cloud Strife · 07-20-2002, 11:12 AM

I would recommend clamps. You never know when something can slip off.

DodgeViper · 07-20-2002, 11:48 AM

Don't use EAR clamps. I tried them and over a course of time I decided if they are not installed correctly you will have a leak. Also I would not use a screw type hose clamp as they have a flat spot where the screw is located. Your best bet is to use a spring style clamp. Go to your hardware store and look in the plumbing area. The spring clamp you use a pair of pliers to open the clamp and release the clamp. This style keeps a nice even pressure on the hose. There are two types of spring clamps. Buy the type thats about 1/2" wide. The other is made of spring wire.

07-20-2002, 08:23 AM	#1
Nomad2000 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 56	Fitting and clamps My setup - 3/8 tubing and 1/2 barbs (metal and plastic). I use Tygon 3/8 with thick walls (1/8) for the softness. Should I need the clamps - for metall barbs (a BIX, for example) and plastic barbs (a resevoir)? Thank everybody.

07-20-2002, 11:12 AM	#2
Cloud Strife Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ironton, Ohio Posts: 7	I would recommend clamps. You never know when something can slip off. __________________ Just another Nu-B asking stupid questions........

07-20-2002, 11:48 AM	#3
DodgeViper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 204	Don't use EAR clamps. I tried them and over a course of time I decided if they are not installed correctly you will have a leak. Also I would not use a screw type hose clamp as they have a flat spot where the screw is located. Your best bet is to use a spring style clamp. Go to your hardware store and look in the plumbing area. The spring clamp you use a pair of pliers to open the clamp and release the clamp. This style keeps a nice even pressure on the hose. There are two types of spring clamps. Buy the type thats about 1/2" wide. The other is made of spring wire.

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