I have had too many failures in the past reusing these clamps.  They are
fine for new parts, but pitting, etc.,  on old parts can lead to leaks,
and non-OEM hoses may not compress the same way OEM hoses do. Once in a
while I have slight leaks when I first install new hoses, but I'd rather
under tighten and adjust later than over tighten and cut the hose.  If a
spring clamp leaks you are SOL.  Better safe than sorry IMHO.

Rico Sapolich wrote:
>
> 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

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