Oetiker clamps / PEX clamps

[DoferGofer]

Anyone using the Oetiker / PEX type clamps, if so opinions please, good bad or ugly?

[Melton Jason]

I know they use them in the automotive industry for high pressure fuel injection systems, I would imagine that they would be plenty strong enough for almost any boat application. Couldn't really see any problems that would arise from using them, other than possible scratching the gel coat if you used it on a line against the boat.

[SEAHORSE]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by DoferGofer &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Anyone using the Oetiker / PEX type clamps, if so opinions please, good bad or ugly?

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Evinrude uses Oetiker clamps in all the E-TECs

[DoferGofer]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by SEAHORSE &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

Evinrude uses Oetiker clamps in all the E-TECs</td></tr></table>
That is what I have noticed since acquiring my new E-TEC. At first I was having a difficult time locating them but found them at Home Depot in the plumbing department, in the Sharkbite clamps packages tray. They are stainless and are made by PEX. At any rate, it is good to know that they can be found at other places except the dealer.

[K5Guy]

Which style Oetiker clamp does Evinrude use? There are kits available that aren't very expensive and come with Knipex crimpers. <u>http://www.alexgs.com/oetiker-18500060.html</u> Looking at Oetiker's site they have a couple of styles, stepless 1 ear etc.

[DoferGofer]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by K5Guy &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Which style Oetiker clamp does Evinrude use? There are kits available that aren't very expensive and come with Knipex crimpers. <u>http://www.alexgs.com/oetiker-18500060.html</u> Looking at Oetiker's site they have a couple of styles, stepless 1 ear etc. </td></tr></table>
Heyyyyy, K5Guy, this is a good site, it is going into my favorites. Thank you so much.

Best regards,

Melvin