Glarks 65-Pieces 304 Stainless Steel Adjustable 8-44mm Range Worm Gear Hose Clamps Assortment Kit, Fuel Line Clamp for Water Pipe, Plumbing, Automotive and Mechanical Application

I'm just sick of hearing how tough a product is only to have every single one of the sizes I require fail, and with a screwdriver no less. You shouldn't even consider using a socket set on them. And that's just to secure a rubber hose around an air fitting. My age is 56, and I'm a woman. I'm not a mechanical genius, but I'm just trying to convey how pathetic these are. I'm not a gorilla with a huge torque wrench. It just seems impossible to find these in any kind of variety or quantity for a reasonable price unless you have a specific need for them. To be honest, I'm not sure what you need them for, especially if you get one that doesn't fail out of a batch of five or ten. Yes, you're better off paying a little more and saving your hand from wear and tear, as well as time and frustration. OyVeybr>The only positive thing I can say is that they are definitely better than Harbor Freight, but that isn't saying much considering how bad those are. They are of the same quality as those found at the 99-cent store. They are, without a doubt, superior to those. Lol.

Chris O’BRIEN

| Mar 16, 2021

I placed two separate orders. This one, as well as the "Penck 63 PCS Stainless Steel Adjustable 8-Inch Stainless Steel Adjustable 8-Inch Adjustable Stainless Steel Adjustable 8-In Worm Gear Hose Clamp Assortment Kit for 51mm Range Worm Gear" Both sets appear to have been produced by the same company. Because I had similar issues with them, I say that. I needed a range of sizes so that I could find the best fit for various hoses. br>I'm not sure how clear it is in the photo, but every single one of the 19-year-olds is wearing a hat. The clamps in the 25-size range were useless. In total, I attempted at least 5 of them. Some were from Penck's set, while others came from this one. The rungs deformed and skipped on the screw threads, so they couldn't be tightened. Finally, I gave up and went up a size, resulting in a tail protruding. That's exactly what I was trying to stay away from. To avoid over-tightening, I used a screwdriver-style nut driver. Torquing them is a term that is used to describe the act of twisting something br>That was the only size I had trouble with out of all the ones I tried. I haven't tried all of the sizes, but that one appears to be made of flimsy, thin stock. br>Aside from that, the set did its job and was probably worth the money I paid; the Penck set comes in a simple plastic bag, while the Glarks comes with a cheap but functional plastic organizer.

Xiomara Yang

| Feb 11, 2021

First and foremost, a word about the packaging: br>With whomever it is at "Glark's" (or Amazon? ), I'd like to have a conversation about common sense. ) who believes that covering the clear container LID with a large inventory barcode sticker is a good idea. br>Wouldn't the bottom of the box be the most logical spot? I've tried soaking the sticker in water and using "gentle" solvents like GooGone to remove it. The area where the sticker was placed will remain sticky for the rest of time. Because it blocked three rows of the case, it had to be removed. I had to toss the sticky-note because it was impossible to remove the adhesive. Empty the contents of the topped plastic bin into a ziplock bag. br>Thank you for using non-removable stickers - IN THE FUTURE, PUT THEM ON THE BOTTOMbr>br>The productbr>These hose clamps are just average. and the stamping process resulted in razor-sharp edges So, if you don't use gloves, you're going to cut yourself. Whenever a foreign manufacturer claims to use stainless steel, I like to put that claim to the test. These hose clamps may appear shiny when first installed, but a simple test involving salt water immersion and overnight storage reveals that they are not. Rust spots were visible on the clamp that was being tested. These aren't standard S/S in the United States. They're most likely made of reclaimed metal. br>br>I made an effort to cut costs - Make sure you don't repeat the same error - Spend a little more money on a higher-quality product. br>Like I'm currently compelled to do.

Chandler Hubbard

| Aug 10, 2021

After years of working as a mechanic, I've developed the habit of putting a drop of oil on the threads of the screw where they engage the band of the clamp to prevent friction from giving the false impression of tightness when securing the clamp on the hose.

Cynthia Griffin

| Jul 16, 2021

Updated on 8/11: Clamps from the local hardware store were also tried. Their screws fared better, but the clamps themselves broke (deformed "slots") at torques that were comparable, if not lower. When it came to these clamps, however, using a socket wrench instead of a box end wrench made a *significant* difference. If you're trying to torque down a lot of clamps, I strongly advise using a socket wrench (7mm metric, at the very least for larger clamps - see below). (Note that another review stated that the thickness was 6mm. ) I was able to tighten them more than the box store clamps (which have larger screw heads, 5/16" or about 8mm, so you can probably get away with using the "wrong" tool or even a large flathead screwdriver) when I used a socket on a ratchet. These clamps are actually stiffer than the clamps from the big box stores. I'd recommend throwing away the small screwdriver "key" that came with the set. Original: br>br>Original: br>br>Original: br>br>Orig I agree with the other reviewer's assessment (excellent). It's impossible to torque these down enough, according to the rating review. *Perhaps* if they're used on soft tubing in a low-pressure environment. application of force br>br>However, I used them for 1in poly tubing in a sprinkler pipe repair and they worked perfectly. Hex heads are quite soft, and they stripped even with moderate torque (I wasn't using a click wrench, but I'd guess). 15 ftlb is a good guess. 20 ftlb is a good guess. , about the same amount as you'd tighten a receptacle or breaker). I did, however, use a proper metric socket. br>br>Now it's off to the big box store for some real clamps. I don't know what I'll do with these.

Noah Heath

| Sep 28, 2021

All of the hose clamps have a 6mm head size. If you're four-wheeling, doing remote repairs, or don't have any metric 1/4-drive tools, this isn't the best option. I strongly advise you to purchase a hose clamp kit that includes a variety of standard sizes or at least 10mm metric hose clamps.

Gracie Coffey

| Apr 01, 2021

I'm sick of Amazon selling these low-quality goods. The picture depicts a sturdy back buckle, but this is only available in the largest 2 or 3 sizes. When you try to tighten them with a screwdriver, they will all break. After that, it loses all of its tensile strength. It isn't even repairable due to the softness of the steel.

Leif Armstrong

| Apr 28, 2021