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Offline Shane Beichner

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Special Hose Clamp Removal
« on: July 04, 2021, 09:33:16 am »
Hello! I am trying to replace a beer line but the beer out "arm" has a clamp on it that I am not prepared to remove for lack of knowledge. Can someone give me some guidance on removing this clamp?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qnke6GaQcFWJ9OAiNgVkKBakWDKLFzp0/view?usp=sharing

Edit: I think I fixed the permissions on this photo for anyone with the link can view the photo. Please let me know if you still can't see it. In the meantime, I will figure out Tapatalk.
« Last Edit: July 04, 2021, 11:40:28 am by Shane Beichner »

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Re: Special Hose Clamp Removal
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2021, 10:57:06 am »
I can't get access to look at your photo. Does it look like this?


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Re: Special Hose Clamp Removal
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2021, 11:01:31 am »
If it is an Oetiker clamp (I can't view it because I need permission to access your Google Drive), you can simply cut the stainless steel calmp with a pair of cutting pliers and spread it to remove it.  Here's a link that shows the clamp

https://www.draftsupply.com/1-ear-o-clamp-stainless-steel-oetiker-06g08-138.html?mfg_id=1016

If you post a picture of it (you have to use Tapatalk to do so)  we can guide you through it.
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Offline Shane Beichner

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Re: Special Hose Clamp Removal
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2021, 11:32:43 am »
Oh give me a few and I will figure out tapatalk!

edit: I think i fixed the google drive thing...i think.
« Last Edit: July 04, 2021, 11:38:18 am by Shane Beichner »

Offline Shane Beichner

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Re: Special Hose Clamp Removal
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2021, 11:47:02 am »
Figured out tapatalk. This is the clamp I'm talking about.

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Re: Special Hose Clamp Removal
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2021, 06:30:37 pm »
Buy a new tailpiece?

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Re: Special Hose Clamp Removal
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2021, 06:34:32 am »
I've never seen one of those before. Probably just going to have to cut it.

Offline Shane Beichner

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Re: Special Hose Clamp Removal
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2021, 06:40:33 am »
Yeah I was supprised seeing it too. Thank you all!

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Re: Special Hose Clamp Removal
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2021, 10:57:50 am »
Have you tried unscrewing the outer sleeve? I've seen some screw-on fittings that look not too different than that.
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Re: Special Hose Clamp Removal
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2021, 05:35:33 am »
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All good things come to those who show patients and perseverance while maintaining a positive and progressive attitude. 😉