Garden Hose Repair

[1190R]

My contractor gifted me a hose that sprung a leak near one end

I have tried almost every repair technique in the past, finding most of them garbage
I'm currently doubling up on stainless PEX cinch clamps and have yet to pull one apart despite routinely applying a lot of stress on repairs
The only problem is the 'ear' of the cinch clamp which needs to be wrapped with tape or it will slice your hand open

I noticed that the hose I'm fixing had previously been repaired and the clamp was similar but lacked the ear of the PEX clamp
I also noted that the connector had been glued which seems like a good idea I hadn't previously considered

Can anyone identify the low-profile clamp?
Also, what type of adhesive would work best in this situation?

 

[2ndGearRubber]

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Oetiker clamp or an earless CV boot style clamp?

 

[The Cobbler]

hose repair should not be difficult with the right sized fitting, and no need to use glue.

 

[Dig Doug]

I have had this type of kit for 25-30 years!

the wrench ratchet holds onto the long whip end and pulls it tight Then hammer punch to lock the band

works great! But I forgot where I bought it

 

[1190R]

I have had this type of kit for 25-30 years!

the wrench ratchet holds onto the long whip end and pulls it tight Then hammer punch to lock the band

works great! But I forgot where I bought it

Thanks Dig Doug!
That looks like what I need

 

[PCustoms]

hose repair should not be difficult with the right sized fitting, and no need to use glue.

Seems like the premium "clamshell" fittings or a work drive clamp on the proper size barn always worked for me.

Only issue I had was finding hose barbs for a true 3/4" ID. Once I ordered a set it was fine.


Anyone ever repair a collapsing hose? I got a warranty replacement, but only the last 6" is bad...

 

[The Cobbler]

there are also hose menders that have a swage that fits inside the hose and expands it outwards to the coupler , makes it look like a factory crimp with no obstructions

 

[nadogail]

Seamless hose repairs require tools and equipment not often available at “big box stores”

 

[dogdog]

I used the copper pex. Crimp rings for the repair, so far it’s out last the hose.

You have to use metal barb fittings

Check the internal hose surface if it have any large irregularities, smooth that out as best as you can.

If hose is too stiff, make sure you dip it in hot boiling water or use a heat gun to soften it up.

Crimp evenly around and check with go/no go gauge.

 

[Glemon]

If a hose springs a leak near an end I will just cut it and put a new and on it, then I have a slightly shorter but fully intact hose.

 

[hans109h]

I use a hydraulic hose crimper for all my repairs. I usually get my fittings from McMaster or eBay.

IBOSAD Hydraulic AC Hose Crimper Hydra-Krimp 71500 Manual A/C Hose Crimper Kit Air Conditioning Repaire Handheld Hydraulic Hose Crimping Tool for BH Air Conditioner Hose & Beadlock A/C Fittings https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VM95758?tag=atomicindus08-20

Expensive tool but the more I use it the happier I am to have it.

Hans

 

[scooby074]

Oeterger clamps. Properly crimped they shouldnt slice open your hand

 

[Colin Len]

I recently had some hose to repair and found my ClampTite tool to be a perfect solution. There is a little risk of a sharp edge on the wire but I'm using heat shrink tubing over the connection for both safety and aesthetic reasons. So far it's working great.

https://clamptitetools.com/

Accomplishes the same thing as that Oeterger tool but doesn't require special bands and may be more versatile depending on one's situation.