Jubilee clip or O Clip?

[beatts]

Hi,

I have a problem with a compressor fitting (I was unsure which catagory to put this in). I have a hose 8mm ID, attaching to the appropraite size hose tail. It is a good fit onto the hose tail but when I tighten up the connection with a jubilee clip I get an air leak.

Tightening the jubilee clip further cause the threads on the clip to strip before the leak is stopped.

Would I be better off with those 'O' clips where you crimp the lugs to form a tight seal??

The hose clips I used are made by Jubilee and are 9-12mm. The hose is 10mm ID from Machine mart (braided clear hose). Air pressure is set about 6 Bar.

Thanks in advance.

 

[JohnD]

when I tighten up the connection with a jubilee clip I get an air leak.

this can happen if the hose is stiff and too big in the bore. Has it formed a sort of wrinkle and got bunched up?

Is the hose pushed well on to the spigot? and the clip well beyond the end?

otherwise there might be a split or crack that you can't see until it is squeezed.

I find Jubilee clips superior to anything else. The crimped on ones are OK if you have the right tool but are bvery unsuitable for maintenance.

I'd try a bit of fairy liquid and water to help you see where it's leaking from.

 

[Bodgeit and scarper ltd]

that hose is rubbish it is to hard, try putting it in boiling. if that fails bin it

 

[RF Lighting]

Are you using the right sized jubilee clip?

 

[marshman]

that hose is rubbish it is to hard, try putting it in boiling. if that fails bin it

Yup, you need to warm that hose up, I use a gas blow lamp but hot water is the right way.

 

[sorethumb]

Are you using a good quality Jubliee CLip some of the cheap ones fall to bit when you point a screw driver at them.

Heat up the rubber first with boling water to make it soft before tighttening.

of a small bit of instant gasket wiped round the fitting as you put it on to heap seal as the jubliee tightens and keeps it in place.

 

[beatts]

thanks for the help chaps.

I've decided to err on the side of caution and replace it with a proper push fit Festo connector rated at 17 bar, with new Nylon tube.

More expensive but a better job long term.

cheers