Date:         Fri, 8 Jun 2012 22:30:44 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
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From:         Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Factory Hose Clamps
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On 6/8/2012 8:47 PM, Edward Maglott wrote:
> I think he's talking about this kind of
> clamp:
> http://www.engineeredsource.com/retaining_rings_and_rotor_clamp.html
> and there's the pliers to work them.

Yea, those are different (and reusable). Vice Grips can sometimes work
on those, if you don't have the proper tool. If you need to deal with
multiple clamps simultaneously, they can be difficult because of how far
the tabs will spread when you release them. I usually go looking for
cans about the size of the hose to store them on, so they don't compress
fully.

Reference: Oetiker clamps -
http://common2.csnimages.com/lf/1/hash/4119/3158533/1/Oetiker+-+Stepless+Ear+Clamps+Stepless+Ear+Clamp%3A+320-16700010.jpg

Flat spring clamp: http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/spring_clamp.jpg

Wire spring clamp:
http://www.manufacturer.com/cimages/buyLeads/www.alibaba.com/1026/r/Torsion_spring_clamp.jpg

The latter two are reusable.