Extra hose clamps - good idea

[Captain Larry-DH]

I mentioned to a boatyard friend that I’m in the process of slowly replacing the perforated OEM hose clamps with better quality solid hose clamps (e.g. Scandvik clamps). Every time I need to remove a hose I do the upgrade while I’m at it, whether the perforated clamp is rusted or not.
He asked me what I do with the old ones, and I told him I discard them in the recycling bin. He said “why not leave them loose in the middle of the hose? Then if you ever have a clamp failure you have a replacement already there to slide in place without needing to remove the hose.”
I liked this idea and am passing it on.

 

[dlochner]

Thanks, I've been doing the same, replacing the cheap OEM slotted clamps with Scandviks. Besides being a better quality clamp that is all SS all sizes have the same sized screws and their nut driver with the flexible shaft is a godsend for reaching clamps in tight locations. I'll start leaving clamps in good condition right on the hose.

 

[Davidasailor26]

Sounds clever. I’d just want to make sure the old one can’t rattle someplace and chafe any nearby wires or anything like that.

 

[Captain Larry-DH]

Sounds clever. I’d just want to make sure the old one can’t rattle someplace and chafe any nearby wires or anything like that.

Good point, I’d snug them to the hose just enough so they stay near the new one.

 

[dLj]

I mentioned to a boatyard friend that I’m in the process of slowly replacing the perforated OEM hose clamps with better quality solid hose clamps (e.g. Scandvik clamps). Every time I need to remove a hose I do the upgrade while I’m at it, whether the perforated clamp is rusted or not.
He asked me what I do with the old ones, and I told him I discard them in the recycling bin. He said “why not leave them loose in the middle of the hose? Then if you ever have a clamp failure you have a replacement already there to slide in place without needing to remove the hose.”
I liked this idea and am passing it on.

My take is it sounds good, but wouldn't really work as expected. It is not likely those solid clamps would be the cause of failure, but rather the hose. How would having a second clamp placed on the hose help that?

If the clamp were to be the failure mechanism, then the other clamp, less corrosion resistant, would likely not be any more functional than the clamp that just failed.

In any case, I certainly would not leave them loose...

dj

 

[dlochner]

My take is it sounds good, but wouldn't really work as expected. It is not likely those solid clamps would be the cause of failure, but rather the hose. How would having a second clamp placed on the hose help that?

If the clamp were to be the failure mechanism, then the other clamp, less corrosion resistant, would likely not be any more functional than the clamp that just failed.

In any case, I certainly would not leave them loose...

dj

Good point.

 

[Dalliance]

I’m also gradually upgrading hose clamps from perforated to solid, but leaving the old ones loose on the hoses doesn’t appeal to me. I have a little bin full of the old perforated clamps below the port side settee as emergency backup stock for myself or dock neighbors. Don’t think I’ve ever pulled one from that bin. When I need that space for something else, they’ll been in the recycling dumpster.

 

[Project_Mayhem]

Sounds clever. I’d just want to make sure the old one can’t rattle someplace and chafe any nearby wires or anything like that.

A very light clamping is enough to keep them still

 

[thinwater]

I think the risk of chafe outweighs the minor convenience. I think this is a good idea that ... isn't actually a good idea. The code will say no (yes, ABYC states that a hose cannot be closer than 1/4-inch from the end of the barb) and I suspect your surveyor might as well.

Small risk, but minuscule convenience. You'll be in the tool box getting a driver anyway.

 

[NYSail]

I upgrade my hose clamps when I see them in poor / failing condiction. However have to say in over 25 years of boat ownership I have never had a hose clamp fail……