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Review on GASHER 10 Piece Air Hose Fittings Set With Hose Barb And Pipe Adapter - 3/8" Barb X 3/8" MNPT - Includes 10 Hose Clamps by Ronnie Dunn

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I never liked the use of these hose clamps that snag everything. better yet I say this was my use of the materials in question. I have 1/4 inch inside dimension rubber air hose and the outside diameter is 3/8 inch. So, I used 3/8 crimp rings for Pex pipe installation.< https://www.amazon.com/LOKMAN-Clamps-Stainless-Fitting-Connections/dp/B083M3TDP1/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=pex+pipe+3%2F8+compression+rings&qid=1596749853&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQjNSSVBWQU9ER0FTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjM4NzQ0MTJXMERESjRHMDRJRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjk3NjI1MVQ2Wk41UkxJOFcyQiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= >One must have a crimping tool to do this. put ring over hose and insert the the barbed hose fittings. bring ring over the hos to about 1/8 inch before the brass head of the fitting and crimp in place. use a set of channel lock pliers and cover the crimped top of the crimp ring and use enough pressure to collapse the ring down to a tolerable level and wrap with electricians tape or similar. easy pleasey a nice transition that does not get hung up when moving the hose around or snagging on clothing because of the bulky hose clamp. As well it is sharp and cuts the skin very easy.

Pros
  • Good quality, hose clamps were about 1/4" too short to use on a rubber hose. Worked for a pvc hose.
Cons
  • The fittings may not seal properly and result in air leaks