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CT Hose Clamps... Breeze, Oetiker, or McMaster Carr?

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Old 07-06-2005, 01:35 PM
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Default CT Hose Clamps... Breeze, Oetiker, or McMaster Carr?

<center><img src="http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/111/gfx/large/5281kp1l.gif"></center><p>This is the McMaster Carr version... has anyone used them?

"As temperature changes cause hose and tube to expand and contract, the compressed springs in these clamps increase or decrease the clamp diameter. This automatic compensation for temperature fluctuations reduces leaks and eliminates the need for retightening. Clamps have an extended band that acts as a liner to protect hose covers. Clamps are reusable.
Clamps have good corrosion resistance, except for zinc-plated screws, which have fair corrosion resistance. All have Type 301 stainless steel springs. Band is 0.028" thick. Temperature range is -50° to +250° F. Meet SAE J1508.
9/16" Band Width Clamps• Band is Type 301 stainless steel. Housing is Type 302 stainless steel. Screw tightens with a wrench or 5/16" hex nutdriver. Torque is 50 in.-lbs.
5/8" Band Width Clamps• Band and housing are Type 304 stainless steel. Screw tightens with a wrench or 3/8" hex nutdriver. Torque is 90 in.-lbs.
Note: When choosing a clamp, measure the outside diameter of your hose with the fitting installed. "
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I gotta have new hoses and clamps... why not go for the gusto.
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because its overkill?
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Default Re: CT Hose Clamps...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/43942/5.1.jpg"></center><p>I've got similar clamps to the one you have pictured - look at my TBB. Not sure what brand, if you want them email eric@duhengineering.
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Default I don't know if you have seen the CT's in person

but when you see them you will be surprised how BIG they are. That is the reason why I have $ 100 worth of Breeze clamps sitting in my shop and not installed on the S4.
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yeah, but he is going to ebay them for $0.50 a piece, so...
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... so screw it, go with the wiggins.
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