Hose pliers, handy or hokey?

[Danglerb]

I've wrassled with a bunch of hoses this week, getting rotten old hoses off isn't so back, just cut with a razor, but when a hose is still good or is a new one going back on I want something to give me better leverage or something.

Do I need some hose pliers?

Do I need several sizes etc.?

[Sunrise]

hose pick and WD-40 works good.

[autoace]

You will have to goto Snap-on for USA,good ones,GREAT TOOLS-if you don't care where it's made, Harbor Freight makes a three piece set I have in my junk yard box, that have been ok for cheap.:bounce:

[MAD]

I like the Lisle hose removal pliers for small hoses. It is much faster than cutting off stuck hoses. If you are reusing the hose, you just cut the end off the hose after you pop it off in order to remove the part that has been damaged by the clamp or fitting.

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis47900.html

[Fedwrench]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=81656&group_ID=17606&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

As has been mentioned, a hose pick with a little silicone spray can be your friend. Often imitated, the Snap on one is the one to get. It's angle, size, and strength can't be beat.

I'm not sure which hose pliers you're talking about. The ones with teeth usually chew up the hose trying to get it off. The ones with two v shaped jaws that push the hose off often break the brittle plastic connector the hose is attached to. The pliers may be nice to have but, I use a pick far more often. Your results may vary.:beer:

[krusty the clown]

i just use the channellocks i already have.......

[Merkava_4]

Often imitated, the Snap on one is the one to get. It's angle, size, and strength can't be beat.


Yeah, and I'm sure nissan_crawler would love that new instinct handle. :lol:

[paramudduck]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=81657&group_ID=17606&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=81663&group_ID=17606&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

I always prefered these two styles. But I detest that handle so I guess I won't be buying any more.

[Crawlin]

I am one of the few that likes the instinct screwdriver handles, but why would they use that handle for a pick, would seem awkward to me.

[Fedwrench]

I am one of the few that likes the instinct screwdriver handles, but why would they use that handle for a pick, would seem awkward to me.

It's all part of the Instinct Handle's plan for world domination. You see if Snap on only offers the Instinct handle, then it must be perfect. Snap on would never sell an inferior product. By removing all other tool handles and replacing them with the Instinct Handle, Snap on is demonstrating leadership and wisdom by ensuring all of us can benefit from their new handle no matter how much anyone whines about missing the old hard handle or the soft grip designs. Snap on knows what's best for you.:beer::lol::lol:

[Danglerb]

Got the silicone spray, got the picks (many), gonna get that Lisle tool, but also getting HF radiator hose pick and set of hose pliers I think.

Lisle is neat, black and silver jaws, black grabs hose, then squeeze and silver forces the hose off the whatever. HF pick is $2, set of three pliers is $13.

[nissan_crawler]

The lisle pliers are the same as the bluepoint pliers, no difference at all. I just got a pair, but haven't used them.

[eschoendorff]

Got the silicone spray, got the picks (many), gonna get that Lisle tool, but also getting HF radiator hose pick and set of hose pliers I think.

Lisle is neat, black and silver jaws, black grabs hose, then squeeze and silver forces the hose off the whatever. HF pick is $2, set of three pliers is $13.

I just bought that hose pick... it works okay. But for stubborn hoses, I use my Facom 180.TEs... they have a great sense of "feel." I can bite into the hose to wriggle it free without damaging it the way that Channellocks would.

[Danglerb]

I use the pick to break the seal, slip it under the hose and run it all the way around, then use something else to pull it off.