I have a 1995 RV with lots of hoses that are reaching the end of their life. Lots of them have had screw metal hose clamps, but it looks like they damage hoses eventually. As my hoses leak, I've been replacing them with new hoses with spring loaded clamps. I have the same 180 Knipex you've got. They're great. They were actually my third Knipex tool. They are my least used, but most important. Your demo of how well they hold was brilliant. I've never had them let go on me, but I didn't realize how solid they were. I will worry less :)

I’m an appliance technician been using the twin grip works great for that purpose but will definitely get this for my German collection.

I have the 250, I didn't even know they did a 180. Those hose clamps were the bain of my life until I had these. In the hose clamps defence, they are better that the worm drive jubilee clips because they apply the correct tension and expand and contract without damaging the hose. So, I now have another Knipex product to buy. Oh well they are all bloody lovely.

Saved money replacing my radiator myself and got a nice Knipex souvenir. The locking ones are freaking amazing. When you have the right tool, any job can be a piece of cake.

I picked up the locking 250. I've been bitten multiple times by hose clamps. Finally investing in good tools vs a bag full of garbage.

I have something similar, the 85 51 180 C. Different jaws for click based clamps. I agree with you, this kind of tools are the most safe and healthy solutions. Always use the right tool for the job. 👍👍

Screw removal Pliers like the Knipex twin grips seem like they would be fantastic for hose clamps!

@omicrondec

Жыл бұрын

For small clamps they should work well.

The first ever tool of my own as a kid c.60's was a pair of _cheap_ Corbin hose clamp pliers from Pep Boys. Those Knipex clamp pliers are indeed a good thing to keep in the car!

I have the 250. If I knew at the time that they made the 180, I would have went with that model. The 250 is great, always rock-solid. Can't remember a clamp slipping off, but.... They can be a bit big when it tight spaces... Thanks for the review Doc.

Nice video! These pliers would save me so much time trying to work my way through the hose clamps of my car's cooling system. A simple and elegant solution!

I have the locking version and I find them way more handy for automotive applications where I have to be a contortionist to get the tool and the clamp back in place.

I just beat up my hands trying to get one off a washing machine 2 days ago. Wish I had this! Buying one immediately

I think the ones with the lock is the way to go. I constantly find myself having to work at the clamp to get it on or off a hose so not having to hold it depressed is critical.

That will be my next tool purchase for sure Doc..

Haha I got the 250 one recently (the locking kind) and you're correct, its worth its weight in gold. An outstanding tool, but it won't work with all clamp types, eg there's a double version of the big clamp you showed. If you're using it on a car you need the holding function. Not cheap, it was about 70 euros.

Sold! Thanks for the review Doc

I was completely unaware that knipex made these: I only discovered knipex a few years ago and will certainly be adding these to the toolbox.

I bought the original version years ago. Used it maybe once a month. But it was always worth it!

Those quickset Cobra look 👌

Engineer or vampire screw extractor pliers are ideal for smaller clips

Love all your videos on tools.would love to watch a video sing them in a project or task

Doc, have you owned a pair of the old school style such as the Snap-on HCP-48? They’re the old 2 position slip joint though, and a little thicker than Knipex. That’s what I’ve used to get clamps down in engine bays, the teeth design is very similar though, and very secure.

Am an appliance tech and been using engineer screw removal pliers work great for all my attempts I do 7 appliance per day.

Please do a video on snap ring/circlip pliers. There aren't a lot of videos covering which ones are good or go into detail like I know you would.

@lastbesttool

Жыл бұрын

Oddly, this is one of the few instances where I can say the Snap On is a less expensive choice. Also more versatile as a regular tool. I'll consider it. Thanks.

@jnic2003

3 ай бұрын

Spring steel tip knipex rule

I wonder if this would be a good contender for a miniature version.

FYI the Snap-On 137ACF pliers, which are extremely similar to the 47ACF (in this video), have shaper knurling, so work substantially better on awkward hose clamps. Not a huge difference, but noticeable. You might check them out. 👍

I’ve had my time with regular pliers so I bought JTC-4279, which is much, much better than what I had before but they still can slip, I guess it’s due to their no-teeth gripping sides. I guess when working with hose clamps you want something with spinning teeth endings, as you rotate the tool more than you think hence the slipping. It’s a shame you need a tool which works with one thing only (I hate that kind of situations), but maybe with those clamps it’s the only solution…

I bought the twin grip for the clamps on appliances but most of those clamps are wider because instead of the one band around they are doubled up

@darrensmith6782

Жыл бұрын

+1 on that. Twin grips work great on most styles of hose clamps for appliances.

Do these work well on double wire hose clamp?

Where can i find those rings at??? Loooes everywhere online and cant find them. I feel like I bought this tool for nothing because it doesn't work well with the style of any other rings

I got those recently to try for some spring clamps on bullfrog hot tub freeze lines. They are one wire to grab. They are the only thing that works for them that I have found. I usually use Irwin water pump pliers for most things because I don’t want to carry anything else. (Selling snap on) I work with a lot of spring clamp but they are all the same sizes 3/8 - 3/4

@lastbesttool

9 ай бұрын

I used them a ton today when replacing a pump housing on a LG dishwasher. They were near perfect in size. Nothing larger would work, and the different clips were all controllable in the jaws.

@bulshavix6

9 ай бұрын

@@lastbesttool being able to swivel the little grabber has worked perfect for anything up to 3/4. I can grab a clamp at a weird angle I can’t fit anything else in there. Still have good grip so I don’t snap my fingers when I slide it back. I have ways of doing what I used them for but they definitely do what they are supposed to do and they are pretty small

Needle nose works on the tiny clamps

I like when you hurt yourself for us 😂

Well, damn. I've been using vampliers but these look better. I hate hose clamps.

@lastbesttool

Жыл бұрын

I did too. In fact those are Vamplier locking pliers I’m using to hold the snap clip I use to restrain the hose clamp. I had them out but forgot to mention them. Still a far cry from the Knipex.

SOLD... Until I saw the price! Yikes, I love quality tools, but damn! Anybody got a link to the Harbor Freight/ China version? 😥

i have modified extra pliers i had lying around. I need to get a remote cable pair at some point

@Sylvan_dB

Жыл бұрын

I finally picked up a remote cable set a year or two ago, and I'm inclined to say they are life changing!

@markm0000

Жыл бұрын

They will definitely get you out of a pickle when a clamp is turned the wrong way.

Will their twin grip Pliers work good at this because of the grooves in the tips of the pliers?

@lastbesttool

Жыл бұрын

The TGs are much better than average, but don't hold as well,, have smaller jaws, and rotation kicks the clamps out of the slots. As I tried to show, these Knipex hold on like crazy.

@jeffreywolf5235

Жыл бұрын

@@lastbesttool they are very impressive, it's probably going to be my next pair I get.

How are they on double wire clamps

@lastbesttool

Жыл бұрын

They only have room to hole one point of contact on each side.

Knipex been best tool I ever bought, reliable, tough,very handy, you can even buy the larger one for the wife to open jars, but dont blame me if she then decides you have no more use.

👏👏👏👍👍👍

Those "Rotating Crowns" Have Been Known To Break Off With Normal Use-Beware!!

@gplusgplus2286

Жыл бұрын

Knipex offers replacement crowns.

I seriously think that you are donated tools by and even sponsored by Knipex in some form or another, just like all the rest of the Kinipex shillers on youtube. Same goes for Wera, Wiha and Veto! You really should mention that, so the biasness can be choked down with a grain of salt.

@lastbesttool

2 ай бұрын

I doubt Knipex and Veto even know I exist and Wiha sent me a bottle opener for my troubles once after I did a video where a new Wiha screwdriver was missing the magnet. That’s the extent of my relationship with those companies.

You don’t pronounce the K in nipex

@sonofacheron

Жыл бұрын

Apparently you do vocalize the “k”- it’s a German brand and ze Germans don’t have an equivalent to English words like knight or knurled

@omicrondec

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you do.

@newbeginnings8566

5 ай бұрын

Oh yes you do... It is not like the silent 'k' in knowledge... With their name you sound the 'K'