VERAULT
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Again. Rust isnt the issue.. bad cheap clamps is.
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McMaster has never let me down. Yeah, you pay more.
twolazy
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I have good luck with the fuel line clamps unless above 35psi. But im a car guy, and not a HVAC Technician or Electrician... put that exact amazon listing on my 03 GT last year. Was just under it a few day ago and no rust that I seen... Lasted through winter and salt here.
VERAULT
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Ok I have been away for half a week driving to and from Michigan so I am a little out of sorts but really need to get back to this. I need more help with this sizing. You guys have given me good ideas on clamps but the sizes are whats getting me. I really want to avoid the hassle of a return if at even possible. Some of these are sold metric and some US standard. This listing for the hose says 3/8" ID meaning what inner diameter? what size clamps should I buy (on diagram part number 83)?
https://www.mcmaster.com/52545K25/ are the ones you want, if you want the same clamp but in 304 stainless. They require a crimp tool to install.
https://www.mcmaster.com/5324K85/ are "ok" for this application, are cheap (but still stainless), can be installed with hand tools.
https://www.mcmaster.com/6653N11/ are very corrosion resistant, and will work very well. They are expensive.
https://www.mcmaster.com/5324K85/ are "ok" for this application, are cheap (but still stainless), can be installed with hand tools.
https://www.mcmaster.com/6653N11/ are very corrosion resistant, and will work very well. They are expensive.
VERAULT
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I have had the Generator OFF for this entire Duration. I just ordered 4 of these Dave. Pretty pricey after shipping for just 4 clamps but lets see how they work. Anything has to be better than cheap chineseum nonsense.
twolazy
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Going to be the same clamps I suggested earlier. Could have gotten em off Summit Racing for half the price, but they are good clamps. I suggest getting some silicone strips to put under the clamp, so they don't dig into the hose.
Huh. I had a look there. The closest ones I found were the GAR-67020. There's no material type, nor manufacturing location, listed there, and when I went to the Gardner-Westcott site, there is scant information available (https://www.gardner-westcott.com/product/hose-clamps-size-6-dia-12-78/). Yes, they are cheap(er) at $6 each, but they are also not in stock.
Did I miss something?