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Hose Clamps with thumb screws?

Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 10:47

Member - Gadgets (VIC)

Hi forumites

I saw (at wandin) the other day some hose clamps with plastic coloured thumb screws - so you could do them up by hand. they were being displayed on a telescopic desert flag pole in the fully extended mode, presumably to stop it from collapsing abck to 1 metre in length.

has anyone seen these types of clamps and can advise where to get them? I have the telescopic pole already. Or can anyone suggest an alternative way to keep the pole extended (remember this is a family forum)

Cheers
Gadgets
Landcruiser Prado 90
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AnswerID: 225064   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 10:49

Footloose replied:

Why not simply use cable ties ? Cut them off when not needed.
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AnswerID: 225066   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 11:01

On Patrol (Aust.) replied:

Go Go Gadget
plastic thumb screws!!!! Mmmmm sounds strong.

I'm with the cable ties mate. replace as necessary and cost effective.

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AnswerID: 225070   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 11:56

bloosted replied:

Bunnings have them in the garden/irrigation section
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FollowupID: 486012   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 12:00

Footloose posted:

I saw some thumb screws at Madam Lash's the other day :)))))))))))))
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FollowupID: 486049   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 16:59

Member - Duncan W (WA) posted:

Agree Bunnings have them and about 50% dearer than normal ones. Don't know if you can get as much tightening on them as the screw type though? So would be wary about using them on radiator hoses.
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AnswerID: 225103   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 17:29

dieseltojo replied:

Hi gadgets.
I bought about a doz from at the Elmore field day and used them on water lines clamping a standard water hose onto a piece of 1/2 inch copper tube.These had a metal wing nut with which to tighten the clamp.Handy to get up to tight but still needed to get the pliers on it to do the final tighten up.aAso they were not stainless which is the better type over time.
If it is for your vehicle in the rough go to an auto outlet and get the strongest type with not only a Philips head but also a hex nut on the screw.

Regards Paul Klat
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FollowupID: 486077   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 20:27

goingplatinumcomau posted:

Hi

Yes i seen a packet at Bunnings and brought them just for spare's there stainless steel and could not help myself by trying to destroy on in the vice it stood up very well.

They were expensive $25 for the bag

Maybe one day i will be abel to help someone out of a jam on the side of the road.

Unless of couse it is a 3 liter nissan then it will be tow truck to the rescue.

Regards Jon
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AnswerID: 225294   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 20:02

Member - Gadgets (VIC) replied:

All

thanks for the replies. I was allowed to go to Bunnings just to get these today and they had quite a range. I agree they might not stand up to industrial use but they are only to keep the sand flag pole extended (it is collapsible) if required.

Cheers
Gadgets
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FollowupID: 486197   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 20:18

Bonz (Vic) posted:

Didnt see you at Wandin? Did you come to the Ironman tent?

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FollowupID: 486198   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 20:26

Member - Gadgets (VIC) posted:


I was manning the TLC stand for the day. spent most of it chasing shade and talking to people. It was too plurry hot to do much else.
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AnswerID: 225417   Submitted: Monday, Mar 05, 2007 at 12:33

Gronk replied:

Why not use reusable cable ties, handiest things going around. Just push in the little tab and undo.... can reuse them a hundred times !!!
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