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HaleakalaCrater | 1 years ago (raw) | export | reply | flag 
 @ee76a5c1 you ever obtain and use special pliers for these constant tension spring hose clamps?  Or should I make do with regular pliers?

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GreyKnight33 [TX] | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @55b3f2a1 @ee76a5c1 i've used lineman's pliers with these before if that helps
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ed9744ff | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @55b3f2a1 @ee76a5c1 Regular pliers work fine for me. If it's a large distance, channel locks can be helpful so you can get it right size and still maintain gripping strength.
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15c55cc1 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @55b3f2a1 @ee76a5c1 regular pliers or channel locks/knippex pliers work well on those. they even make some dedicated hose clamp tools that work well and will lock on so you can lock them on in hard to reach places. https://www.amazon.com/BETOOLL-Reach-Clamp-Pliers-Water/dp/B00Z9RSU9W/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=304IIJ0UAX9PM&keywords=hose%2Bclamp%2Bpliers&qid=1695925197&sprefix=hose%2Bclamp%2Bp%2Caps%2C1938&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
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NoBeret :verified: Fun Killer | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @55b3f2a1 I have the special ones and usually use channel locks
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13ea9570 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @55b3f2a1 @ee76a5c1 what ever fits will work, I have about five different types of pliers for stuff like that
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f6cd22fd | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @55b3f2a1 @ee76a5c1 Pliers are for sissies. Use your fingers and easily remove your fingernails from the front of their nail beds 😂
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therealCrusader :verified: | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @55b3f2a1 @ee76a5c1 regular pliers for straight in access, needle nose for 90° access.