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[sonscar]

I too have some of those and they fail to keep my garden hose secured,but likewise the random selection box looks too useful to throw out.It has a random selection of all the wrong sizes.Steve..

[gazza82]

I have the Graham beading tool it's pricey but it does a beautiful bead. I find the fuel lines last longer because you don't need to tighten the clamps so much.
https://www.grahamto...be-beading-tool
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With the correct type of clamps I haven't seen any issues of hoses not lasting. Cheap and unsuitable hose clamps just destroy hoses.
 
Example of a suitable clamp:
 
 
It also needs to be the correct size clamp. Too many people use those cheap hardware store slotted worm clamps and are usually too large so they have the incorrect shape for the hose. The worm part is too large to go small enough whilst remaining a circle. This is the worst type of clamp: 
 
 
I am not saying you are wrong or anything, I am just trying to point this out to anyone who doesn't realise.

I've been using Mikalor clamps on many of my moderns as the factory-supplied clamps are often impossible to remove without destroying them. They do stay circular but they may not do them small enough for fuel hose. Use them for coolant hoses mainly.

You can also get those fiddly clip on type but you need a special tool to detach/attach.

[PoolGuy]

FWIW, I can't stand using any sort of clamp on rubber hose. My preference is to use a hardline to AN fitting, then you can use braided teflon fuel hose. That may not be an option in this particular application though? (sorry if I'm wasting your time)