[TowerTalk] SS Hose Clamps

[Kimo Chun]

Jerry,

I cannot speak on whether these are stronger than others or smaller ones
being weaker than larger ones. One brand I have used from years ago is IDEAL
Clamp Products. They may make different types but their all stainless clamps
are very good. I see they are on the Web. Maybe you can get a few and try
them. Good luck.

 

Kimo Chun, KH7U

 

 

Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:05:32 -0800

From: Jerry Gardner <jerryw6uv at gmail.com>

To: Tower Talk List <towertalk at contesting.com>

Subject: [TowerTalk] Hose Clamps

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I'm putting together a TH-7DX and am having trouble with the hose clamps
used to hold the telescoping sections of the elements together, especially
the smaller diameter tubes.

 

The instructions say to tighten the clamps until the two tubes will not
slide in and out or rotate in each other. I find that if I tighten the
clamps enough so that this is so, the clamps often break (the screw housing
bends and will no longer hold the screw).

 

Is there a way to tighten the clamps enough to secure the tubing without
breaking them?

 

73, Jerry