When working on a do-it-yourself project, you need to make sure you have all the right tools. Especially when working on plumbing projects, you want to finish the project as soon as possible with as little trips to the hardware store as possible. One of the most important aspects to most plumbing projects is a reliable hose clamp. There are many different hose clamp types, such as extra wide hose clamps, the heavy duty hose clamp, embossed hose clamps, stainless steel hose clamps, and many more. Here are a few of the hose clamp types and their various purposes for different projects.
Stainless Steel Hose Clamp
The stainless steel hose clamp is one of the many hose clamp types and can be used on a number of specific projects. Stainless steel hose clamps help to prevent against rust, so they work particularly well in damp or wet conditions. They will work on projects involving laundry machines, dishwashers, sinks, and even bathtubs, and will insure that any hose or piping used to supply water will be rust-free.
Embossed Hose Clamp
The embossed hose clamp is another one of the hose clamp types and it’s counterpart is the slotted hose clamp. Embossed hose clamps are manufactured slightly differently than slotted hose clamps because the embossed band is shaped like a trapezoid, which allowed for more torque to be converted into band tension. This means that the band will not erode as quickly and can actually hold onto the hose with more force.
Heavy Duty Hose Clamps
Heavy duty hose clamps are a third one of the hose clamp types and are used in industrial manufacturing processes. Heavy duty hose clamps can be used as heavy duty zip ties, or as a replacement for duct tape. Additionally, if a hose is transferring large amounts of water at a particularly high velocity, a heavy duty hose clamp will keep the hose in place without restricting the water flow.
Automotive Hose Clamps
The last type of hose clamp that might be useful for a do-it-yourself project is an automotive hose clamp. These hose clamp types can be used on many different makes and models of cars, and can be used to keep in place radiator hoses, power steering hoses, brake lines and other parts of your vehicle.
When doing any “DIY” project, you always want to do your research, because a cheap do-it-yourself solution can quickly turn into an extremely expensive mess. One way to ensure that you’ll have your project done correctly the first time is to make sure you use the correct hose clamp for whatever project you choose to pursue.
