I use pinch/Oetiker clamps for my sprayer. Feels more secure than screw bands which I always seem to strip. Also lower profile, definitely smoother. Only downside is if you have to pull a fitting, you have to cut the clamp off.

 

Those are just about exactly what I was looking for. The Oetiker clamps look like they'd distribute the squeeze evenly.

What's the name of the pliers used in crimping, same for both types of clamps? Do you use 2 for each connection?

 

You might find them described as some combination of pinch/oetiker clamp, pliers/tool. Locally, you can get a basic tool for under 20 bucks, or a ratcheting one for considerably more, but much it's easier to compress.
www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-1-2-in-to-1-in-Poly-Pinch-Clamp-Tool/3723138
www.lowes.com/pd/SharkBite-3-8-to-1-in-PEX-tool/1000224581
If you have Amazon prime, this ratcheting one is a good value https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LWR4T6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_HKWMF98JBSH1BA5YP7AN?psc=1

 

@silvercymbal just posted a pretty good YT video this past weekend. BTW, love your content.

 

I use pinch/Oetiker clamps for my sprayer...

+1

 

On my Chapin 97900, I used these 5/8" Oetiker clamps.

 

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I keep this tool and some 0.041 safety wire handy. It turns the wire into a clamp capable of withstanding rather high pressures. Where shop installed crimped ferules, screw clamps, and even the Oetiker clamps have failed to hold, the wire tensioned with a Clamptite has held over 500 PSI pressure.

 

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5AtmqYIiJc[/media]
I keep this tool and some 0.041 safety wire handy. It turns the wire into a clamp capable of withstanding rather high pressures. Where shop installed crimped ferules, screw clamps, and even the Oetiker clamps have failed to hold, the wire tensioned with a Clamptite has held over 500 PSI pressure.

Good tip!

 

The wire is cool, but I have none of those items handy.

So all of these clamps are just pex clamps?
What size for standard hose end replacement?

Are the oetiker clamps worth it or do the ones at the hardware store suffice for a garden hose?

 

I'm the type that would look for a pressure-sleeve or press fitting to have flush connections. :bd: Wonder if Eley would sell me a few of theirs! Just need a rig to press the sleeve in place... :lol:

 

Here is what I use. The clamps and barbed fittings are in the area of underground sprinkler pipes at the box stores (that's what they are made for). The Pex stuff is way too pricey to use on a hose. The 3/4" size (a bit over 1" ID before crimp) works perfect on my 3/4" hoses. I haven't tried their smaller sizes. Two clamps is overkill, but they are cheap enough so I use two on anything that gets yanked around the yard. I've never had one fail.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-3-4-in-Stainless-Steel-Poly-Pipe-Pinch-Clamps-10-Pack-POLYPC3410PK/202987276

Best part was I already had the tool...it's the same tool as I have used in the past for replacing CV joint boots on cars. They are dirt cheap compared to the Pex tools.

It leaves a small nub of metal but it's not sharp and doesn't catch on the grass. You can squeeze it down some more, or cover with self-mending repair tape if you want a cleaner feel/look.