Hose clips

[sparkythecat]

Any reason why I can’t replace a double wire hose clip with a decent quality jubilee clip?
It’s for fixing the rubber filler hose to the vehicle fuel tank

[tapkaJohnD]

No, unless the rubber is shaped for the original hose clip.

[Smint]

Never liked those wire clips, over time they tend to cut through the pipe.

[GreenV8S]

Smint said:

Never liked those wire clips, over time they tend to cut through the pipe.

That suggests they're being over tightened. To get a seal you need sufficient pressure. It takes less force to get a good seal with a wire clip compared to a band clamp, and the clip itself is typically more durable than those worm drive clamps. Most importantly they're really quick and easy to install on a production line, which is why they're OEM. But they wouldn't be used if they didn't do a good job.

[CrutyRammers]

People will say no, because they're not properly circular in the way they grip, but I've used 'em since forever and never had a problem. Particularly if the metal pipe has a flare on the end. So take your pick really.