Not every project you have in mind will end on a good note. Bad things happen, pipes break, hoses leak, camera lenses try your patience. Fortunately, an adjustable hose clamp has everything you need to get you out of a tricky situation.
You can use different types of hose clamps around your house, such as the Torro clamp and stainless steel clamp, in the case of an emergency. Here are a few urgent scenarios where hose clamps come in handy.
- A broken pipe. Winter is drawing to a close, but freezing pipes are still a problem. When a pipe freezes there’s a high chance of it breaking which can be problematic for everyone involved. If you don’t have your plumber on speed dial, a heavy duty hose clamp will definitely work better than duct tape. Screw clamps, in particular, are renowned for temporarily fixing damaged pipes in emergency situations. Just be sure to turn off the water supply and double-check that the pipe is dry before you apply the clamp.
- Bike problems. Whether you need to secure tubular supports to your bike or you need to attach a flashlight to the handlebars because your headlight broke, hose clamps have got your back. Hose clamps can help to secure bike parts that have become suddenly loose. Not only is a hose clamp an easy and more cost-effective way to fix your bike in an urgent situation, but they can also hold your bike together while you save up for repairs.
- Difficulty making focus changes on your camera. Photography isn’t as simple as it looks, especially when you need to change the focus of a DSLR camera while your hands are busy. Surprisingly, you can use a hose clamp in this situation as well. By using a hose clamp, a threaded rod, a drawer pull, rubber band,
and a nut you can put together a tool to help make focusing your camera that much easier to get a great shot.
Hose clamps such as the Torro clamp, black hose clamp, and embossed clamp can have a variety of uses. They’re especially convenient to use during an urgent situation to keep a problem from turning into a disaster.
Hose Clamp Kings offer a wide array of hose clamps for every purpose. Contact Hose Clamp Kings today for more information.
