Hose barb clamps

[drtrash]

plumbing in new pump, have a section of silicone 1" tubing connecting to barbs, have some plastic compression rings but thinking stainless steel hose clamp may be better choice, any feedback on either

 

[DeniseAndy]

With hose barbs out of the water, I prefer the metal c clamps (hose clamps). In the water, I use the plastic ones if possible.

 

[drtrash]

Both are above water line, my fear is if clamp cracks could hose pop off. Silicone is much softener than vinyl so slides on and off with ease

 

[DeniseAndy]

I would use the metal ones. Found they are better if properly placed. Just make sure to not over tighten. I have never had a metal one crack in over 15yrs of using them. The plastic ones that I use underwater have a tendency to slip off sometimes. They are hard to get right. At least the ones I have used.