In a message dated 5/24/00 5:46:43 PM, stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM writes:

<< Throw away the spring clamps when you replace the valve and use screw
type hose clamps. >>

These are wide band, self-tightening, spring hose clamps.  The operative word
here is self-tightening as these clamps will adjust to the compression set of
the hose material.  This is good; not merely a production expedient.  So,
don't throw out the baby with the bath water simply for want of a pair of
spring clamp pliers which are readily available at an industrial supply house
or, for all I know, an auto parts store.
Rich