anewbie Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I can't seem to find a good clamp for a 3/16 inch water hose. Basically i have tubing connected to a 3/16 barb which goes to a dripper and i'd like to put a clamp on it to ensure it doesn't slip off - the sort of nasty hoops that can make a giant mess. Just can't find anything that small... any suggestion (I suppose I could use a twistie and cross my fingers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Go to a car store. Ask for vacuum hose clamps. Unfortunately they are the annoying ones that need pliers or really strong fingers, but they are rated for high pressure oil hosing for car, bit overkill for aquarium use, but they’ll do 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 cant find a clamp, a small zip tie will git er done too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben P. Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Can't you just use a small worm gear hose clamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 3/16 is the standard air line hose size. I have used and seen several people use zip ties to hold them onto barb fittings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewbie Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 On 10/3/2023 at 5:23 PM, Biotope Biologist said: Go to a car store. Ask for vacuum hose clamps. Unfortunately they are the annoying ones that need pliers or really strong fingers, but they are rated for high pressure oil hosing for car, bit overkill for aquarium use, but they’ll do My concern with those is they won't fit - most reviews on amazon note they don't quite fit the really small tubes. I need something around 3/16 to 1/4 (OD); and these seem slightly larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) On 10/4/2023 at 5:06 AM, anewbie said: My concern with those is they won't fit - most reviews on amazon note they don't quite fit the really small tubes. I need something around 3/16 to 1/4 (OD); and these seem slightly larger. They have different sizes. Before I upgraded my air intake computer on my 90’s car I needed 6- 1/8” hose clamps. And my fittings were not barbed. I went to Oreilly’s. They seem to be the most consistent out of all the car stores. Autozone is really hit or miss. I wish you luck, otherwise they do make screw gear hose clamps that go that small but they need to be ordered. Hardware stores rarely carry them. Unless you are lucky enough to still have a mom and pop hardware store nearby Edited October 4, 2023 by Biotope Biologist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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