Best Hose Clamp? Let’s Settle This! Ideal, Precision, Koehler, Norma, Skandvik, Mishimoto, Breeze

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16 Clamps: Mishimoto Gold, Akihisa, Scandvik, Norma, Clipsandfasteners, Ideal Tridon, Precision, Mishimoto, Breeze, Knoehler, Indusky, Lokman, SWPEET, Hilitchi, Glarks, Juasky, Meaxxna. Hose clamps compared for performance providing sealing pressure over a hose. Hose clamps also compared for tensile strength, tightening failure load, and corrosion resistance. I purchased all of the products and supplies to ensure unbiased results. So, thanks for supporting the channel.
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@SirQuince1 Жыл бұрын

Hi, engineer from NORMA Group here. The NORMA, Breeze, and "Scandvik" brand clamps are all made by us. Scandvik is not our brand but has the ABA stamp on the band, which is one of our brands. We actually make at least one line of every clamp type you tested though and have multiple options for materials depending on use case. You could very easily do future tests comparing one specific clamp type at a time (like the worm drive hose clamps) to test brand quality, as well as different clamp types all one brand to show the use cases of each compared to one another. Also for anyone who cares, clamps can meet certain SAE specifications (like SAE J1508 or J1670) that will show some of their minimum capabilities and give an idea of their relative strengths.

@greenidguy9292 Жыл бұрын

You have too much time on your hands…

@mistersunny3636 Жыл бұрын

@@greenidguy9292 Yeah... Just like you and me. 🤣

@jameslamp9964 Жыл бұрын

@@greenidguy9292 idk man he literally works for the company, what do you want him to do say “lmao my company is better xd”

@mrfrenzy. Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your comment, the ABA "Skandvik" clamps are very popular here in Sweden and I have used them with great success.

@GianmarioScotti Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment, Quinn. When you say "made by us", do you mean made in Germany?

@TonicofSonic Жыл бұрын

This man is a national treasure.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment!

@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын

No he's not because we're stealing him for the UK! Seriously, one of my absolutely favourite channels out there! I've used PF's results to buy a few tools and consumables now and never been disappointed!

@GOAT_GOATERSON Жыл бұрын

International

@AutismusPrime69 Жыл бұрын

Dont say that or FBI will raid his house

@Supercell725 Жыл бұрын

He is the Man

@Peter-V_00 Жыл бұрын

I have been using Norma brand clamps for many years, another advantage they have over most other worm type clamps is that they don't use the perforated slot in the band for the worm drive but use the raised ribs for the worm to engage, the major advantage of this is the Norma band does not cut up hoses when they are tightened, the bands with the slots tend to cut up the hose, especially if you have the hose off and reinstall it a few times from doing repairs or even just the original intallation.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Painkiler99 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's over time proven, BMW in E34 from 1993 which I have used norma clamps, and rubber have shape of clamp after time, but none visible cuts into it

@GuancunW 11 ай бұрын

Of the hose clamps I've used, the Scandvik (ABA) Brand clamp is the one that won't damage the hose because its steel strip surface is flatter than the Nroma brand clamp

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 6 ай бұрын

@@GuancunW I just installed 3 ABA hose clamps on the cooler line hose for a magnetic in-line external transmission filter. Yeah you can definitely feel the quality improvement - they are much stronger and don't damage the hose.

@MattsRageFitGarage 6 ай бұрын

I bought a car that had those kinds of clamps someone put on it for the heater hoses a long time ago. Best clamps I've ever seen, I reused them. I found they can be tightened WAY tighter than a standard worm clamp and they don't strip out. I just bought a bunch for the radiator and heater hoses for when I put new hoses on my truck here pretty soon.

@lindah8343 Жыл бұрын

I'm a small percentage of KZfaqrs probably...senior citizen lady lives by herself. I have no idea what I'm doing! So I have to learn and research...I'm on such a low income when doing a project it has to last! This guy is totally awesome! He's the best of the best! Fixing heater car hoses. That's a lot of heat , a lot of pressure , a lot of weather elements , it really makes a difference on how long it will last when you're splicing 2 heater hoses which you clamp together! Will it leak. Will it rust. Will it hold the pressure. Thank you so very much for helping me! God bless u hun!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@brucecoleman7412 Жыл бұрын

As a former auto technician, my preference is Norma. BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, and VW are factory equipped with them. They do far less damage to the hose than the slotted brands. After a period of time, most slotted clamps have a tendency to cut into the hose. The hose protrudes through the slots which can make them difficult to remove. Normas work great and you don’t have those problems. Great job, Todd!

@kitecattestecke2303 Жыл бұрын

The aikihisa or whatever band clamp type should outperform any of the other worm gear drives for pressure. If you have the right size and can afford those type of clamps they surpass any of the tested ones with worm drive... On very old cars 1970..1980 those where used in all sizes with slot screws, they just vanish because of costs and plastic pipes under the rubber to clamp on

@theskepticalnegativist1004 Жыл бұрын

As a swedish car guy (and production tec) i dint use any clamps other then the ABA type. I like my blue housings.

@MegaDysart Жыл бұрын

I swear older Volvos used norma clamps or ones that looked just like them. I had an s40 turbo that I scrapped but I pulled a bunch of random stuff from the car just to hoard, including the hose clamps from coolant hoses and intercooler piping. They've come in handy a ton of times

@jusb1066 Жыл бұрын

They use constant tension on cars, not worm clamp

@D2O2 Жыл бұрын

Soft hose material extruding/shearing through a clamp's band is a result of design (non-lined) rather than brand.

@tjohnson9051 Жыл бұрын

Well, I see we have a company engineer watching. That's a good thing and I think more company engineers should watch their product being real world tested by Project Farm. Great job as always.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@hockeytops Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the engineers have likely been fully aware for a long time but are overruled by the bean counters.

@trjb1767 Жыл бұрын

That engineer is proud to work there I bet. Must be great to be an engineer and work At a place with such quality

@TBPony Жыл бұрын

@@trjb1767 thanks for the response AWR, I like your motor mounts by the way

@lewisavinash1 3 ай бұрын

Thickness of sheet matters, along with oval groves along worm assembly, now a days Clic R types are poppular@@hockeytops

@johnconner8218 Жыл бұрын

I watch a lot of technical videos on this service and I have to state, as an engineer, that you covered and presented the subject matter thoroughly and yet still concise. Great pace and editing, I did not even have to put the speed settings to 2X. Good show and thank you.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@champspec Ай бұрын

I agree… I’d like to see a real world testing of hose clamps for turbo charger and supercharger intake systems. Which type are the best that hold up to up to 50psi boost after heat cycles without having to re-tighten. And also which type hold rubber couplers best and silicone best. And if you want to go the extra yard, do the same pressure tests with dry couplers on the pipes. And then add some oil to the connections and tighten the clamps to the same torque settings. This would emulate real world conditions the best.

@danieljamescrow Жыл бұрын

Something to consider - worm gear hose clamps are often not the failure point, but the hose they're clamping. In that regard, an assessment should be made on how much damage each brand imparts on the hose itself. It could be strong as all get out and immune to corrosion but if it ruins an expensive silicone radiator hose, I don't want it

@vicpetrishak7705 8 ай бұрын

Manufacturers make a shielded hose clamp which prohibit silicone hose squeezing through the worm drive slots .

@Will_14_years_ago 7 ай бұрын

Tension clamps only for moat all automotive applications. Especially radiators heater cores coolant hoses etc.

@jankington216 5 ай бұрын

@@Will_14_years_agoNo, only on hot fluid lines with plastic barbs. People need to start thinking about the other types of clamps used for automotive applications and why, there's no constant tension or worm clamps on an axle boot. I'm tired of the clamp elitists in youtube comments, take it all the way and buy $500 of all the clamps that will work perfectly for the job, or just shut your mouth and use a damn worm clamp

@Webrexxx Ай бұрын

I have worked on cars for 30+ years now. And I have never seen a correctly fitted clamp damaging a hose. Unless someone tried fitting a to large clamp on a small hose, or overtightening the shit out of it. So I think your experience comes down to human error. And that can't be engineered away.

@danieljamescrow Ай бұрын

@@WebrexxxOEM hoses tend to be more resilient to worm clamps, because the rubber they're molded from is much firmer. However, as I mentioned in my original comment, silicone hoses are quite a bit softer. Your experience doesn't change facts.

@mandolinman2006 Жыл бұрын

For most applications, I think the Breeze would be perfect. It's not too expensive, great corrosion resistance, and quite strong. Unless you need something beefier for a specific application, it should handle 99% of what you'll need it for.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@pctotty Жыл бұрын

The Koehler brand is almost half the cost of the Breeze brand and performs very close in most uses that it's designed for. If you need to wire something together, use steel wire, don't use a hose clamp.

@Inlandprowash1 Жыл бұрын

I have used breeze exclusively for a decade. I have never been let down

@Cravz69 Жыл бұрын

And USA made!

@XTwarrior1985 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. The Breeze would probably be my choice for a 'general use' hose clamp.

@Airtayjay Жыл бұрын

Channels like this make the life of the consumer better. Thank you for the work you put in to these tests!!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@Snipergoat1 Жыл бұрын

I do wish he would run more than one test of each though. Testing only one leaves a huge margin of error to the extent that it is almost useless.

@REDMAN298 Жыл бұрын

It`s to be recommended to friends for sure. These tests don`t lie. PF deserves extra piece of raisin pie.

@BuzzLOLOL Жыл бұрын

Rather than buying the expensive 'automotive' low quality plated steel clamps with ordinary steel screw that rusts, I simply go into the plumbing department and buy the low priced all stainless steel clamps/screw made for continuous use under water on deep well water pumps...

@branchmanager1100 Жыл бұрын

That was a nice Comment.🤝🙏

@dzelpwr Жыл бұрын

I love your tests. I do want to offer a bit of defense to the constant tension/spring type clamp. Most of the cars I work on use those spring style clamps. They're kind of a pain, but there's a pattern I've noticed. Anytime someone replaces those clamps with a screw type, the hose eventually ends up leaking. Hoses lose elasticity and having a clamp compress one small area for so long eventually means a screw type clamp eventually finds itself to no longer be applying the same tension it originally did. The spring type, however, not only do they not compress a hose that hard, but they also do compensate for what little compressing of the rubber does happen, keeping much more consistent clamp load over the years. This is the primary reason OEMs seem to prefer them. They allow some expansion with heat and also contract back down as things cool plus compensate for compression of the hose underneath. Most of what they're sealing against is a maximum of 15-20 PSI on average... nothing crazy.

@jmcinnis621 Жыл бұрын

One of the things that your hose clamp test didn't take into account was temperature. Most of those hose clamps will leak on the temperature of the hose changes. The one that will move with temperature changes is the spring style. That's the one that's used through automotive hose clamps as they provide constant pressure under varying temperature conditions. It would be great if you could do a video test of the pressure style hose clamps in their own category under varying temperature conditions.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@JSparrowist Жыл бұрын

Project Farm knocking it out of the park yet again! Seriously, these are the absolute BEST tests on products I have ever seen! You have definitely influenced some of my purchases!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@rembiszclan1 Жыл бұрын

I agree! Awesome research! Thank you for continuing to test so many products!

@Rottiezucco1 Жыл бұрын

Agree, whenever I buy something I check out Project Farm first. I’ve been happy with everything I’ve bought based on his reviews!

@danirizary6926 Жыл бұрын

This video is a gold standard example of what informational videos can achieve. So much information is quickly and clearly delivered, all while staying pleasant and unbiased.

@uhsul Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more!

@UselessDuckCompany Жыл бұрын

Hose clamps are really under appreciated and should be up there in the handy man's arsenal with duct tape and wd40, I have rigged so many things together with hose clamps from Halloween decorations to robots.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@zubirhusein Жыл бұрын

Yep always keep spares in my spare parts bag

@TheNuclearBolton Жыл бұрын

I agree, I always keep some in my front pocket

@mrmagoo6966 Жыл бұрын

and same makes will join together, a handy temp/permanent fixing

@feedingravens Жыл бұрын

for me it is more zip ties, but the ones that you can release and reuse again. I do not understand why the reusable variant does not have totally taken over the market, you still see only the unopenables in the shops. Well... understandably so, with my 50 reusable I only bought once, never needed new ones (of that size). BAD for the seller.

@80sGuy. Жыл бұрын

I'm always amazed at how Project Farm is able to do comparisons on everything and covers a wide range of tests.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@FFmybest Жыл бұрын

Thank you for including Norma. I've been using them, many times I re-use 30+ years old clamps. Never ever had a leakage, or a thread damage issue with them. For conventional use, they are the best.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

@shawnoen1029 Жыл бұрын

Having worked on European cars for decades, the only hose clamps I will use now (for everything) are Norma brand. They are made in Germany and are very high quality. OEM clamp for VW, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, etc....the clamps are designed not to dig into hoses as you tighten the wormgear. And they have a HUGE range in sizes.

@mramisuzuki6962 Жыл бұрын

Norma clamps seem to be OEM on most turbos regardless of make.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@SilverCymbal Жыл бұрын

Great video but you missed one very important test. Temperature. This is why the constant tension clamps reign supreme in many applications, due their ability to adjust to changes in temperature like heater hoses that with temps that vary widely & constant tension clamps adjust on their own always keeping constant tension. For cold, static applications your tests are fine but you are missing a big reason every auto manufacturer switched to the more expensive but better constant tension style clamp.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.

@hydrocarbon8272 Жыл бұрын

Spring clamps are like the almost perfect woman, her flaw being you can't stand doing anything with her because she needs a specific tool to get off. And if she's in the wrong position or slightly bent, it doesn't work! I've never had a Breeze or Ideal clamp leak on a car, including my intercooler piping that exceeds 25psi and 250F.

@mastermarc22 Жыл бұрын

the constant tension clamps are also better for clamping to plastic barbs, where over-clamping results in failure of the barb and under-clamping results in leaks.

@HammyJamPants Жыл бұрын

They also are far superior for applications which require gouging a hole in the back of your hand.

@SilverCymbal Жыл бұрын

@@HammyJamPants I don't deny that they can be a nigthmare to remove. The removal tools help but I wish someone would re-engineer a better version, they all are kind of lousy

@gpzjeffrey7974 Жыл бұрын

Application matters. If being used on an automotive cooling system, then it's never going to see more than 15 - 20 psi. What it will experience though is numerous, thousands of heating and cooling cycles. Worm gear clamps end up cutting into the rubber hose because they get clamped down too much and the hose barb expands when it gets hot. Spring clamps is used now for virtually all new automotive applications because they always maintain the same clamping force independent of the thermal expansion and contraction on the joint, which results in better performance over time.....yep, I'm an engineer.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@daveyt4802 Жыл бұрын

Spring clamps. You use a special tool to get them off too. And don't eat into the rubber.

@kevincozzo260 Жыл бұрын

another vote for spring clamps in a lot of applications, like automotive,they never need tightening as they constantly adjust to the material they are clamping.

@submariner144 8 ай бұрын

I have a question and I'm a bit frustrated because i still can't find the answer. Does spring clamp is better than the T bolt clamp for braided fuel hose? (From fuel hose to fuel rail). Your answer will be greatly appreciated.

@jandastroy 10 ай бұрын

You're my hero for covering this, I was literally trying to do some planning for new parts and this is more detail than I thought I'd find! You're the best.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@zigmoph9517 Жыл бұрын

I'm a marine mechanic, and I thank you for showing me that my shop has been wasting money on inferior hose clamps. #2 (Breeze) in leak prevention is plenty good enough for our applications considering the clamps we've been buying come in the middle of the pack. At half the price we've been spending, the switch will be an easy sell to the boss. Also, supporting USA made products is always a plus in my book. So, once again you have given the best straight forward, well organized, and somehow extremely relevant information one can find. Thanks again! p.s. I would still love to see a comparison of battery powered leaf blowers! Cheers!

@mwoody4560 Жыл бұрын

make that battery vs gas leaf blowers

@MichaelBiebersWorld Жыл бұрын

Check out Kite Army for the leaf blowers. He does a lot of back yard style tests.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.

@drksoldier1 Жыл бұрын

I also work in the Marine industry and we use the Scandvik ABA clamps. It's important that the slots aren't cut all the way through or they damage the hose, and more important for the marine industry is their superior corrosion resistance which these tests verfied.

@hydorah Жыл бұрын

Well done mate! I always avoid Chinese made products wherever possible, whatever the brand. We'll probably be at war with them within our lifetimes, so no point powering them now!

@d33psix88 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see one of these for shovels. I work on the pipeline and we break more shovels than you could imagine. We’ve settled on “Nupla” brand and they have been the strongest, but they’re heavy and can wear on your hands. The fiberglass ones with the cushy handles tend to break easy and cause blisters. I want to find a better shovel.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@brucehart4627 Жыл бұрын

They have really good shovels on the rear of backhoes

@dgreen3298 Жыл бұрын

Great idea, I second that! Very difficult to find good shovels, whether spade, square, snow or large feed-type shovels. Been through countless examples of each and the best are 30-40 years old. Strangely enough, the heavy duty one I'm using now fractured near the spade and is held together with hose clamps and electrical and duct tape!

@alexreifschneider4332 Жыл бұрын

My kids can brake them all!

@nathantjapkes2155 Жыл бұрын

Try a fiskars if you haven't. One piece steel.

@THEPEANUTGALLERY832 Жыл бұрын

Bro... Your videos are so direct and to the point. Love how u edit and get right to the meat of it. Very easy to understand the charts and give the viewer all the critical data in order to make an informed decision on which choice is best for their particular application. Love your videos. Very enjoyable to watch. When I want to know if a particular product is good I come to you. Thank you for all your detailed work. Liked and subscribed... Sincerely, D.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@JasonM69 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see breeze did well, as that's what I use. Not all stainless steel hose clamps have a stainless worm gear, which is important for applications where the clamp is buried.

@dude-kz9yr Жыл бұрын

I tend to prefer the constant tension type clamps for when hoses expand and shrink during heating and cooling. Plus i work in the automotive industry and 200+ psi is not often seen.

@chrisdevitt651 Жыл бұрын

I had always thought that constant tension type clamps were used in automotive applications due to their speed of installation and cost for vehicle manufacturers. The truth is that since they expand and contract during the huge and repetitive temperature swings, they actually leak less than screw type clamps. Such capabilities greatly reduce warranty claims. A customer can tolerate performance issues, but even if it leaks a little, it goes to the shop for warranty work almost immediately.

@dosgos Жыл бұрын

That is what I thought.

@MoneyManHolmes Жыл бұрын

Same here. I always imagined the hoses showed up to the assembly line with some type of disposable clip holding the clamp open so the employee could slip it on, pop off the clip, and quickly send it on its way.

@arkrainflood Жыл бұрын

the worm gear clamps eventually bite into the hose, damaging it, with a high risk of pin hole leaking.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@daewooparts Жыл бұрын

I been using the Norma clamps for decades, they are OEM on GM ,Opel,Vauxhall, Daewoo & Holden vehicles & hold up very well even after reuse

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын

The 'Norma' type is the clamp you see here most in the UK, they probably aren't always Norma branded though. I really dislike the slotted type as they never hold up as well as the threaded strap 'Norma' type, especially down to small sizes like those for fuel pipes.

@johnnodge4327 Жыл бұрын

Norma are OEM fitment on Rover and Land Rover vehicles too, definitely the best all round hose clips I've ever used.

@andrewweltlich9065 Жыл бұрын

I'm a technician at a Maserati/Alfa Romeo dealership and we use Norma clamps in our shop

@danielsdayoff Жыл бұрын

They are also the OE on almost all older and modern BMWs. We have 40 year old BMW racecars still using the same original hose clamps for the coolant hoses/fuel lines.

@jlmaze7772 Жыл бұрын

I agree with Quinn. I am a journeyman die maker and worked for one of the American clamp companies previously. I noticed that you used several types of hose clamps designed for different uses not one style of clamp made for the same application. The ideal hose clamp you had appeared to be misshapen and possibly damaged or previously used. Having worked for a major clamp company I can also tell you that it is very possible that several of the clamps with different names were made in the same factory by the same company. At ideal there were several brand produced by changing the product stamp in the stamping die for that product

@randr10 Жыл бұрын

With the Akihisa brand, that style of clamp has the advantage that since it's not a pressed in thread and worm gear setup, you can apply significantly more torque to it without clamp failure to maximize sealing. It's basically limited by the torque limitations of the bolt you're cranking on, which I would guess is somewhere in the 30 ft-lbs. range. That's going to be a lot higher clamping force than anything else tested here.

@Thinkingaway Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. As a professional diesel tech, I constantly see the various hose clamps used in the wrong applications. You must use constant tension clamps for high thermal cycling hoses like charge air coolers. For silicone hose, you must use either lined worm drive or rounded band clamps, otherwise, the standard cheap clamps destroy the hose. More important is using the proper size clamps and torques for the hose, which, unfortunately, I didn't see displayed in the tests. I also apply anti-seize or spray oil into the worm drive mechanism for smooth tightening. Doing things wrong is why the best clamps leak at lower than cheap clamp pressures. I recommend Norma, Scandvik, Breeze, Waveseal (not featured) and Smartseal (not featured). Ideal clamps have tanked in quality.

@Typingwithpaws Жыл бұрын

agreed, wrong applications include....the experiement conditions displayed in the video sadly. Excellent scientific method applied, but unfortunatly when it comes to hose clamps, the barb style is just as important if not more. As a connector specialist (working side by side with your industry Dimich) we saw a lot of customers using "big and strong" clamps in simply unacceptable circumstances which results in a particular clamp type getting a bad reputation. Take silicone couplers typically used in boost charge pipes. Double wrapped worm drive constant tension are prefferable. But T-Bolt style clamps are often selected by customers, These often leak under the application as they pinch the hose near where the overlap occours in the clamp. But they look "big and strong" so customers buy them and ignore your advice, then come back and buy more because having 3 works better apparently.

@georgen9838 Жыл бұрын

@@Typingwithpaws And similar application and method problems with the spring clamp, of course. Wrapping vinyl tape around the clamping surface to make up for a too-large clamp that is going to be pressure tested would be almost laughable if it were any other channel. For this channel, it's just incredibly disappointing.

@Skinflaps_Meatslapper Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I remember when Ideal made some pretty decent clamps, bought a ton of them years ago and when I ran out and bought new ones the difference was immediately obvious. I use Norma, Breeze, and Mishimoto clamps depending on application, which made me laugh when that's what he recommended at the end. Going to check out these Waveseal/Smartseal clamps you mentioned. I run through all sorts of clamps on my ag plane, using the right ones will last several years, using the wrong ones won't last a single flight.

@wighty Жыл бұрын

I would've liked to see the ideal tridon smartseal tested as well, found some randomly at Advance auto parts and thought they looked interesting with the inner piece.

@koglioknows Жыл бұрын

Great comment, I work in the auto cooling industry and hose clamps are never worth skimping on. Lol. And the right clamp for the right application is spot on correct! 👍

@GlennC789 Жыл бұрын

Here's a tip: find a pull-it-yourself junk yard, and yank a bunch of hose clamps off of enough German and Japaneses cars to have a decent collection of what you're likely to need. The German clamps are the best - like the Norma clamps here - because the design is easiest on the hose, easiest to tighten, and clamps most evenly. The Japanese constant-pressure clamps are also very good, I have no problem with them, and the constant-pressure design is exactly what you need for something like a cooling system where you need a good seal but only at low psi. They're also usually the easiest to get on and off quickly and the best to avoid overtightening, which I see all the time unfortunately. Some people just seem to think tighter is always better. I did this maybe fifteen years ago and still have a lifetime supply of both types. Same thing goes for metric hardware.

@insanemustaine111 Жыл бұрын

How much did they charge you for all those clamps?

@jnic2003 Жыл бұрын

@@insanemustaine111 a lot of places just let you take them for free. Same with fuse's. Oem fuses are the best

@ecleveland1 Жыл бұрын

I used to do that as well as the fuses and light bulbs. Most of these items are scrapped along with the body after a couple of months in the yard. The yards usually charge very little if anything for these items so it is worth your time to collect them.

@mrdumbfellow927 Жыл бұрын

Shhhh, Don't share our secrets ; )

@bobqzzi Жыл бұрын

Spot on

@melvinbuendia2973 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing these kinds of tests. You are very creative on finding ways on how to test them.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@ryanmartie1244 Жыл бұрын

The invaluable information this channel gives is extraordinary. I proudly watch every vid even if they don't currently pertain to me. Excellent stuff!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@komitadjie Жыл бұрын

Something I would have really loved to have seen here was a re-visit of the first test, once failure load for the clamps had been established. Where instead of cranking them down to a consistent 30 in/lbs, they were tightened to ~80% of failure load or something like that, to give a better idea of how they'd work in use. You can really crank down on a good-quality one to get a lot better seal than you can on a cheap one! The "smoother" ones are very likely applying a whole lot more compression on the hose than the ones with more rough threads for a given torque.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@bdkj3e Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

@Hidyman Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Also, would like to see a retest of the ones that were the wrong size, using the right size.

@derekstuart5234 Жыл бұрын

I don't understand why you would want to 'really crank down'. Set the clip at the required torque, but don't over-tighten it. A good quality clip will put up with a lot of abuse, as will cheaper ones for a short while, but at the same time you're risking damaging the pipe/ hose you're clamping.

@pomme4682 Жыл бұрын

Very informative but why do you keep mixing metric with imperial units?

@pepperjack6421 Жыл бұрын

I use the breeze ones personally, never had an issue. Funny how such a seemingly universal part can perform so differently. Thanks for this video, I’ll continue using breeze clamps.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@rockoyouthman Жыл бұрын

Where do you get breeze clamps most often? I’ve never seen them

@pepperjack6421 Жыл бұрын

@@rockoyouthman Amazon, i do find them in stock at Napa and the other parts stores from time to time

@ZBrink11 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most helpful videos I've ever seen for helping me decide which hose clamps I needed to buy!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear!

@michaelgleason4791 Жыл бұрын

I am always amazed how you manage to come up with these tests and execute them well. Your creativity is awesome.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dimitar4y Жыл бұрын

Compare it to the usual farm hose clamp - wire with the tool to tighten it.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@geoffmooregm Жыл бұрын

I have the tool for wire clamps and I really like it for permanent repairs like puting a new end on a garden hose. You can get it crazy tight if you want but when your done it is flush and wont snag on stuff, including your skin. If you cover it with heavy duty heat shrink you cannot even tell it's there.

@derrickthornbury6638 Жыл бұрын

That was the first thought that went through my mind as well.

@seanpop2886 Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm May I suggest not a competition, but more of a fact check on numerous Amazon items. Another Channel did one on flashlight lumen ratings. How about grease gun PSI ratings, headlight lumen ratings, flashlight lumen ratings, claims of something being made of aluminum when it's actually made of pot steel, electronic component values, torque wrench accuracies, weight capacities, scale or gauge accuracy, etc. You know, stuff that an amateur DIY guy is likely to buy in Amazon for one or two projects just to get it done cheaply because he's on a budget or whatever. Buy three products that are their top sellers or recommended by Amazon in various categories and test them versus reality. I think it's getting to the point where Amazon is doing something illegal, at least they're benefiting from fraudulent statements.

@F0XD1E Жыл бұрын

And a zip tie

@stuckinthe60s69 Жыл бұрын

Yet another well done and unbiased test. One of the most useful channels on KZfaq, IMHO. Thanks!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@johnbarbuto5387 Жыл бұрын

Wonderfully valuable information. This series basically determines the brands I buy. Thank you!

@johnnorris1227 Жыл бұрын

Oetikor style hose clamps are the best especially for anything fuel related. You need a special tool to install them and you have to have the right size clamp for your hose and fitting but they have a much smaller profile which is not only more aesthetically pleasing but easier to fit in tight spaces and they also have perfectly even clamping force all the way around.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@suprafahrer6453 Жыл бұрын

Norma is always and has been my go to hose clamp brand, because of the non cutting edges into hoses, they are offered in 9mm and 12mm widths. Also these are the go to hose clamps for Porsche, Mercedes, BMW and VW. Maybe next time try out aviation clamps from Herbie Clamps, and safety wire

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@MichaelMacGyver Жыл бұрын

In the UK these type of clamps are known as "Jubilee Clips" because of the first company to manufacture them (genericized trademark). It would be nice to see you test some of the Jubilee branded ones.

@jacobgreen3415 Жыл бұрын

Just wrote same thing jubilee clips don't have those slotted holes in way better

@ivanfernyhough3851 Жыл бұрын

Jubilee clips are better than any of these.these are all just rip offs of jubilee brand.

@stevejones9788 Жыл бұрын

Would be nice to see you add the Jubilee clamps to this test

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@Jack-tx2ve Жыл бұрын

316 jubilee clips are the best. I am a marine engineer, that is all I will use.

@1kontrabida Жыл бұрын

Been using Norma clamps for all my automotive use and have been very happy with them.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@hootinouts Жыл бұрын

Brother, you are a hero in my book. I love these comparisons you perform. Your test setups are well thought out. I love Breeze hose clamps. I have eight of them on the rubber ducts that mount the four carburetors on my vintage Yamaha motorcycle.

@sorryTouYubewastaken Жыл бұрын

Same here, on a 1986 FZX700 Fazer!

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Most of the hose clamps I buy locally are junk. Love watching your great testing methods! Thanks for another great video!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@aberobinson1 Жыл бұрын

Yes, they don't have quality hose clamps in the chain auto parts stores. I can get Ideal / Tridon at the local independent store and those are good enough.

@Stricba Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm weird request but one day can we find out whats the best mower deck belt brand. I've been through several and non make it a season with good thick grass.

@EpicBenjo Жыл бұрын

It’s so interesting to see the creative setups you come up with to test products!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ericerto8250 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching your video since the beginning and the quality in the way you do things have just improved so much you have never-ending list of things to test and I love it

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@maxe.1204 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing these videos! Amazing work.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@411Adidas Жыл бұрын

Very impressive 🤙🏼

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you and hope you enjoy the video!

@GereDJ2 Жыл бұрын

Simply stated, Using these clamps over the years, I noticed there is a definite difference in their quality and strength. The majority are cheaply made and tend to jump the slots if tightened to much, while others do not. The worst offenders are from Harbor Freight.

@gkprivate433 Жыл бұрын

all the stuff from Harbor Freight is of the lowest quality. The cheap price is OK for short term needs or in a hurry fixes, but otherwise skip the store. They do have a somewhat large selection of stuff which can come in handy.

@Rainbowrobb Жыл бұрын

@@gkprivate433 The Daytona jacks are decent

@bobm7275 Жыл бұрын

I have never had a HF clamp fail but then I'm only holding 12 to 50psi

@benjaminabel8596 Жыл бұрын

@@gkprivate433 haha low quality products are sold everywhere. Don't judge the product based on the store.

@zujek7409 Жыл бұрын

@@gkprivate433 Also as a mechanic i can say that it is way more cost effective to buy 100 cheap hose clams instead of 10 high quality time since in most cases even the cheapest option will outlive the car and in my cases i never have 30+ bars in the cooling system for example xDDD. But i can see how some industries might buy those highend ones

@azzabouy8243 Жыл бұрын

Hi Todd, it's amazing how many times the tool/device you're testing coincides with a product I'd already decided to invest in. Thankyou mate for your videos, looking at the comments you're helping alot of people. And the creativity of the testing set-ups is awesome 🙂🙂👍

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@75novaguy73 Жыл бұрын

Great video. This is def one of those items that we seem to have a lot of trouble with so im definetly saving this one for future reference when buying hose clamps.

@111sdh Жыл бұрын

LOVE your channel! As an engineer, I really appreciate the tangible hands on approach to evaluating products. Your transparency lets us make informed decisions! Thank you! HERE IS AN IDEA>>> you need to compliment your oil evaluations with OIL FILTER evaluations!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@WardenWolf Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm I would shy away from that because the ATF monitors oil filter purchases because they can be used to make illegal silencers. Anyone who buys multiple at a time gets flagged. Even mechanics often get questioned.

@surfernorm6360 Жыл бұрын

@@WardenWolf YIKES! I even avoid firearm tests on the tube because i get skeart of flags. I used lots of filters when I was a mek a nik but i didn't purchase the filters fpr the shop.

@WardenWolf Жыл бұрын

@teebles Search on KZfaq, "I'm under investigation for buying diesel parts!" by Truck Master.

@kylelaw7210 2 ай бұрын

@111sdh A channel called Brand Ranks does some pretty extensive oil filter testing. Purolator BOSS seems to be the best oil filter overall.

@someonenamedbob Жыл бұрын

I like that you did the corrosion test with the left overs from other tests. This gives us some idea about the metals resistance after it has been stressed.

@smashbros2023 10 ай бұрын

The amount of work that goes into these videos. Thank you.

@ProjectFarm 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@MakingUsThink Жыл бұрын

We rely on the strength and durability of our metals for sure. Great video

@bummers Жыл бұрын

As always, quality video from Project Farm. I don't even do plumbing and I watched the whole video without skipping or increasing speed. No nonsense, straight to the point, no attempt at comedy, no self-aggrandizing, just the comparison content. Love your videos!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gweedomurray9923 Жыл бұрын

Qualities that make PF one of the greatest who do these full time products vids.

@harpintn Жыл бұрын

Hose clamps like the ones featured in this video are often used in automotive applications, and to make a repair to an air line. I have never seen them used for plumbing in a building.

@aubreywhitley6889 Жыл бұрын

I've seen people poo poo Project Farm but I agree with you. He does a great job. There may be more scientific test but what he does is real world useful.

@marko11kram Жыл бұрын

Wow, quite a difference! Thanks to those who suggested this test. It has real world relevance.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Dan-lk8xz Жыл бұрын

As usual your testing is excellent, the information is detailed with the charts for ease of summation. Thanks for the video, Dan.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@forreststrong797 Жыл бұрын

I actually prefer the constant tension clamps in most automotive applications it's what I use on all my hoses it's actually kinda difficult to get a nice quality constant tension clamp or squeeze clamp as I call them I usually keep a stash of oem ones. Then for worm drive clamps like your standard clamps I've been using the norma clamps for many years I really hate standard worm drive hose clamps for multiple reasons but the norma clamps are pretty good.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@GenericGerman Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Straight to the point, just as long as they need to be. No BS. You are awesome!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@hydroy1 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, No B/S and to the point. will be replacing all my claps with Breeze ASAP. Problem is who sells Breeze clamps.

@willb3018 Жыл бұрын

I just spent more time thinking about hose clamps than I have my entire life to this point.....and it was worth every minute.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@DaemonWeiss Жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos for a long time, they're really great the norma hose clamps are actually good, only the screw heads always come off with repeated use greetings from germany

@rockitboy8 Жыл бұрын

Hey dude, you make great videos and will most likely put consumer reports out of business! Thank you for sharing your ingenious designs for testing and excellent scientific method as well as your knowledge of physics. Nice to see someone with a brain posting relevant articles on KZfaq! Keep up the great work, sir!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@jamesscott1932 Жыл бұрын

This is a very thoughtful subject for study and comparison. hose clamps that are used on outdoor solar water heaters are expected to last more than 10 years although exposed to the elements. The failure of these hose clamps can lead to the failure of pumps and the loss of thousands of gallons of water.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Great point on the solar water heaters!!

@life_of_riley88 Жыл бұрын

I pulled some black colored stainless hose clamps off of our now defunct solar pool heating system. They were 30+ years old, and have been in the sun the whole time. They look, feel, and work perfectly. Interesting for sure.

@jamesscott1932 Жыл бұрын

@@life_of_riley88 It would be a welcome referral to those sturdy clamps if a name can be found.

@life_of_riley88 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesscott1932 I'll get back to you on that.

@kitecattestecke2303 Жыл бұрын

@@life_of_riley88 thank you would be awesome... I think they where just painted standard " stainless V4A" steely type "geka" brand ones :-9

@desertratedc9596 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you for the video. At least in automotive use I have always liked the spring style clamps since they shrink and expand with the material they are wrapped around unlike a standard hose clamp so you don't get situations where you install a clamp and it either snaps from expansion or gets to loose when the hose shrinks.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

@karlmiller7500 Жыл бұрын

That is a good point, that is probably why spring clamps are what come stock from the factory on automobiles.

@allywilkeforsenate Жыл бұрын

Fvck spring clamps.Leaky pos’s.

@irzoro 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time and initiative!

@ProjectFarm 11 ай бұрын

You are welcomed!

@obiedientservent 9 ай бұрын

I haven’t watched in awhile, but I was on the internet looking for some high quality clamps and here you are coming through again. I love project farm.

@ProjectFarm 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Deere2154D Жыл бұрын

We used the second last one on a waahplant that was fed by a cat 3406 and 12" water pump. Didn't have much issues with them, you can tighten them more without worrying like the cheap ones

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Great feedback! Thanks

@kayfelix5054 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have the same results. I prefer this style over the other ones. It won't damage the rubber hose as the other ones

@jaydunbar7538 Жыл бұрын

Yes the t-bar clamps are fantastic, they don’t always come back off nicely as it will sometimes spin. They are the standard for clamps on the intake system for large diesels for a reason.

@davef.2811 Жыл бұрын

Another great, real-world test. Looks like Breeze is a good practical choice and value. Thanks.

@Patrick_Gray Жыл бұрын

Hi, I like your tests and KZfaq videos. I worked with a lot of hose clamps for many years. I owned an automotive air conditioning & radiator repair shop from 1973 to about 2003. The vehicles cooling system used them at every connection. Also many of the early air conditioning fittings used worm-drive hose clamps. They had a little spacer bar on them to position them about 5/8" from the end of the hose. This positioned them more over the fittings 3 hose barbs. We found out right away it was better to double clamp the air conditioning fittings, that way there was a clamp right at the end of the hose and another clamp.right over the hose barbs. By the way, the 3 hose barbs each extended from the diameter of the fitting about 1/16" and were shaped to keep the hose from slipping off. Worm-drive hose clamps can be over tightened, the case you saw when you used a ratchet to tighten them. Off coarse some clamps are a little better than others. Your test probably showed how some were better than others but they were probably all over tightened. If you used a screw driver or nut driver you would not have over tightened them. Take care and Keep up the good work. A viewer that likes you and your videos. Patrick

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! Thanks so much!

@TheDkbohde Жыл бұрын

I am impressed more and more with every video. Thank you for making some of the best content on this platform.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@moabfool Жыл бұрын

I would've liked to see double wire clamps included in the test. I never knew there was such a wide range of clamps available.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

@tyree9055 Жыл бұрын

I've found in my experience that they function fine, but come apart too easily. How well they actually function in relation to the band and worm-gear clamps, I would love to see as well. I expect that their weight savings is their biggest benefit, quite frankly. 😅

@ericmitchell5350 Жыл бұрын

In marine applications, the clamps tend to fail under the screws. Guessing due to localized stress corrosion as well as dissimilar metal corrosion-a much better corrosion test would be to spray working & tightened clamps and make sure the corrosion inducing solution gets into the worms gears

@robertschulke1596 Жыл бұрын

Excellent suggestion! Boeshield T-9 annually, plus checking for tightness regularly because hoses creep.

@PanSkrzetuski Жыл бұрын

I love how whenever a measuring tool maxes out, this man always has a bigger tool.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@Overusingthestapler Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love project farm. He never fails to put out quality content!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@step4560 Жыл бұрын

This great video and your comment has just made me a subscriber... Thanks!

@Overusingthestapler Жыл бұрын

@@step4560 Niice! These are my go to videos for when I get some food haha

@Kunfucious577 Жыл бұрын

His reviews are so efficient and relevant to what people use them for. I often look for his videos before buying a tool.

@johnnodge4327 Жыл бұрын

I've been using Norma for decades. They're the factory hose clip on Rover and Land Rover vehicles, and always release after a decade or more in a vehicle engine bay.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын

I think most British cars use the superior Norma type design, thankfully! I can't abide those cruddy slotted things!

@thehammer5164 Жыл бұрын

I work in manufacturing and we’ve always used breeze. I’ve never stripped one or had one fail. We used them in a sizing process where there were hoses everywhere and some were open/closed multiple times a shift.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@thehammer5164 Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm and thank you sir for making top notch videos!

@kevinrenn9123 Жыл бұрын

I had never considered the variance in performance of hose clams until I watched this video. Now I know that there is a big difference. Thanks again Todd, you're the best

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@JDnBeastlet Жыл бұрын

Hey Todd, I confess that before watching this video I had seldom if ever considered that some hose clamps might be better than others. Thanks for your excellent video on the subject and kudos to the viewer who suggested it!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@christianweagle6253 Жыл бұрын

ABA (from Sweden) makes some damned good hose clamps; they have a couple product lines from the $2-3/ea to the $10/ea range.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@MrTPF1 Жыл бұрын

Great test Todd! What I've found over the years is that what China calls "stainless steel" is code for "polished pot metal", and the metal is so thin and flimsy that any torque on their mechanisms at all cause utter failure. I stopped buying them altogether and only buy US made ones and have found them to be far superior.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@dyer2cycle Жыл бұрын

..yeah, the China stainless steel products are probably made from those recycled "stainless steel" pots and pans and dog dishes, etc. that I sell to the scrap yard, which were originally made in India...😆

@johnsweeney1712 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video, great to see all the designs side by side, and the various failure modes. Keep up the good work.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@s.j.5850 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing!!! I was just looking at a video that noted how some of those "clamshell" style automotive clamps have a tendency to rust & break. I will be replacing all of mine now with the "worm" style hose clamps that you tested, especially the Breeze that performed so well! Keep up the good work!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@bobqzzi Жыл бұрын

Great video. for pretty much any automotive application the spring clamps are best. When they frst came out in the 1980s, the initial reaction at the shop was they were just a cheap out, but it didn't take long to realize they work way better over the long term, and once you had the right pliers, they were easy to get on and off. Always loved the Normas- just a high class clamp

@jimbob1103 Жыл бұрын

Everything I need to buy I check to see if this guy has made a video for it first. This plan has not left me disappointed yet. Love all of the testing rigs also.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

@-MacCat- Жыл бұрын

Thank you for including metric units in your results.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@CalamityKim1 Жыл бұрын

Great test. Shame you didn’t have more clamps like the Norma. We refer to hose clamps as Jubilee clips here in England. Made by Jubilee clips company. It would be interesting to see the comparison with them against those others. Also I find it interesting to see how poor most of the slotted clamps are. I avoid them at all costs, opting for easily accessible Jubilee clips that I find readily available here.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@chrisbaker2903 Жыл бұрын

What's the difference?

@CalamityKim1 Жыл бұрын

@@chrisbaker2903 they do look very much like the Norma clamps but it’s almost like an industry standard over here if you need something like that. They’re living off their name but I always have good experiences with them. They’re a bit like how people here call vacuum a hoover but hoover is a brand of vacuum.

@PatricioGarcia1973 Жыл бұрын

I go to junkyards and look for old Mercedes or BMW cars, and pilfer the German made hose clamps, much better quality than the Chinese clamps, and they don’t cut the hoses when tightened

@CalamityKim1 Жыл бұрын

@@PatricioGarcia1973 they’re worth their weight in gold. Really nicely made some of them.

@randysavage8963 Жыл бұрын

Needing to by more hose clamps thanks so much Todd as always .

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm always in need of them too. I use them for all sorts of things

@randysavage8963 Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm Absolutely they are irreplaceable for certain applications

@Sound_man73_Electronics Жыл бұрын

I will look for the Breeze brand next time I'm buying clamps. Seems to be the best all around while be affordable. Excellent presentation as always!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

I think Napa has them

@user-jl9to6zh1q Жыл бұрын

Breeze are standard equipment on Cat engines…

@swunt10 Жыл бұрын

Breeze is part of NORMA Group so it's basically made in germany as well

@jrock9687 Жыл бұрын

Have used the Ideal & Breeze Constant Tension clamps on Race Cars, Marine, MotoCross, Sport/Street Bikes and Automotive applications for decades. Have never had one failure. Love that the worm gear doesn't cut into silicone/rubber hoses. And they have up well over the years under extreme conditions.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@giggiddy Жыл бұрын

Comments like yours are pure gold to me. If something survives a racing or extreme commercial environment like you described, it will survive anything a hobbyist can throw at it. Thanks again for the comment.

@jrock9687 Жыл бұрын

@@giggiddy Absolutely! Always love digging through the comments to find other peoples real world experience. Depending on the brand/batch/age some are now overseas sources unfortunately. But have not heard any horror stories because of it. Still great products either way

@andya1787 Жыл бұрын

As with all of your reviews- great job, very helpful! The summarized chart is a valuable resource. Thanks!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@802Garage Жыл бұрын

Great tests! I liked the corrosion testing. Having used tons of cheap and nice hose clamps, the ability to do the job isn't always that different, but how "stainless" the steel is, especially the screws, varies a ton. As does how easy they are to tighten and how well they handle tightening force and reuse. The key with a lot of them is not to over tighten and to fix whatever you're assembling if it needs too much force. The leak test was awesome. Money no object the Breeze, Norma, or Scandvik would probably be my pick.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PugCuber Жыл бұрын

I always try to say “we’re gonna test that” at the same time as you do sometimes it doesn’t work but I don’t care great video as always, Todd 🙂

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

lol. I need to use that statement more often!!

@greenfire919 Жыл бұрын

And "Very Impressive"!

@PugCuber Жыл бұрын

@@greenfire919 correct!

@RphC74_mo Жыл бұрын

Great work, thanks for all that you do!

@davidlindquist3113 Жыл бұрын

I had a sailboat in Mexico for 6 years and I found that those typical, perforated type hose clamps don’t hold up well in a warm saltwater environment. They would often have just a hint of surface corrosion, yet would break with just a bit of bending. I changed every critical hose clamp (those below waterline, engine cooling, oil lines, etc.) to the Skandvik brand, non-perforated clamps, and they never failed. The rounded edges don’t cut up the hoses either.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Jermih223 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video. I’ve worked in the auto industry for years. Most manufacturers have gone to hose clamps similar to the clips and fasteners (constant tension hose clamps). The metal band that you need pliers to install. From my experience they are the better option for automotive applications. Sure they don’t hold high pressure on your video. Where they were install on the wrong size hose. Even still in auto they don’t need to. Automotive coolant systems are design to operate at around 15 psi. What these claps are great at is low maintenance and keeping constant tension during heat cycles. I’ve seen multiple cars over heat after technicians replaced these factory clamps with worm gear style clamps. Due to hose leaks.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@loboheeler Жыл бұрын

Older vehicles I used to work on always had the constant tension clamps from the factory. There were special notched pliers used on these that would grab the band ends. Sometimes these were difficult to get the pliers on, so many replaced them with the "aircraft" style worm drive clamps.

@MikeSmith-nu9wt Жыл бұрын

New age autos dont have the same size hoses as the old school autos , so a shop is better to stock the adjustable size , rather than the constant pressure ones , i miss the 3/4 inch and 7/8 inch common heater hoses , now you wont know the size till you get it off the vehicle , forced to buy premolded alot more often , and the universal heater hose that your local parts store carrys ....is usually a joke ( cheap , flimsy , wimpy ) gotta buy that big money premolded hose , might as well buy real clamps , factory uses them cause a automated machine can install them and there properly torqued every time in a simple way , its harder for them to do that on the adjustable style ....

@bradman1961 Жыл бұрын

Yup, spring clamps are the only way to go with automotive. I've had band clamps leak after a while because of the heat cycles where they become looser over time, whereas the constant spring tension eliminates this problem. For higher pressure applications, the clamps with the bolt are far better than the worm gear, especially on smaller hoses. I pretty much quit using the worm gear ones altogether.

@bradman1961 Жыл бұрын

@@loboheeler - I use channel locks on spring clamps and haven't had a problem.

@JimLambier Жыл бұрын

A few years ago, I found my SUV was loosing coolant. I traced the problem to the hose clamps for the auxiliary climate control that ran along the bottom of the vehicle. Nine out of ten had failed due to corrosion. I replaced them with whatever they had at the parts store. I wish I had your video back then!

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@michaelalberson126 Жыл бұрын

Awesome presentation with everything you really need to know about hose clamps. And as usual you have no bias to brands and only tell the truth and positives and negatives of the products You are quite possibly the best demonstrator of the pros and cons of the products you are demonstrating on your KZfaq channel. I had always used ideal hose clamps as they were the smoothest action and seemed to be the strongest. However some of these brands I have never heard of or tried to use and I will be trying out the breeze brand of hose clamps even if I have to special order them. And again thank you for your time and expertise in all of your product demonstrations. You are the best I know about!!! ! ! ! ! 💥💨

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

@unfnbelievable3609 Жыл бұрын

My mother-in-law worked at a hose clamp factory years ago, I don't know what brand, they looked like the first ones you showed. I'm not going to run downstairs and check. Anyway... years ago she gave me an assortment of different sized clamps. Her daughter has not been my wife for over 32 years now but I still have those clamps, used one 2 days ago! I liked, still appreciate my mother-in-law. She appreciated **me** more than her daughter ever did! I get to think about it every time I use a clamp.