Re: Where can I find quality hose clamps?

I agree with the fellow that advocated the hex-head, stainless steel.  
I would also suggest that you find the type that have the solid band
underneath to prevent the hose from extruding through the holes in the
band that mate with the threads of the screw.  We use this type for our 
rubber vacuum lines at the lab.  I purchased them from McMaster-Carr but 
I'm almost certain that MSC (www.mscdirect.com) or W.W. Grainger 
(www.grainger.com) would carry them as well.

Powell

On 1 Dec 2003, GarySport wrote:

> I am replacing the rubber fuel filler hose that goes from my fuel pipe over to
> my gas tank.  It has an I.D. of 2" and is about 9" long.  It had two old
> clamps, each one consisting of two wires that were tightened with a screw.  The
> nut has deteriorated on one of them.  So I plan to put 2 new clamps on with the
> new hose. The only clamps I've seen at the usual places (AutoZone, Pepboys,
> O'Reilly) have been the standard band clamp.  Somewhere I read these flat bands
> could cut into a rubber hose over time.  Should I try to find a higher quality
> clamp somewhere, and what stores would normally carry a higher grade clamp? (I
> know the 3 above don't, at least around here.)  Thanks.
> 
> GS
>