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Sep 26, 2023 12:16 AM

GearWrench Automatic Locking Ratcheting Hose Pinch Off Pliers

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Amazon has GearWrench Automatic Locking Ratcheting Hose Pinch Off Pliers (145) for $17. Shipping is free with Prime or on $25+ or $35+ orders (minimum requirement varies by location).

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Key Features:
  • Pinch off Pliers eliminate the need to drain a cooling system during servicing
  • Pliers squeeze hoses shut, and jaws swivel for parallel clamping
  • Automatically locking ratchet
  • Maximum capacity of 1" Outside hose diameter
  • Comfort grip handles to reduce user hand fatigue

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Amazon has GearWrench Automatic Locking Ratcheting Hose Pinch Off Pliers (145) for $17. Shipping is free with Prime or on $25+ or $35+ orders (minimum requirement varies by location).

Thanks to Community Member ThriftyLlama548 for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Pinch off Pliers eliminate the need to drain a cooling system during servicing
  • Pliers squeeze hoses shut, and jaws swivel for parallel clamping
  • Automatically locking ratchet
  • Maximum capacity of 1" Outside hose diameter
  • Comfort grip handles to reduce user hand fatigue

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
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  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars overall at Amazon based on over 2,400 customer reviews
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GimmeYoTots
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Vise Grip style locking pliers usually have serrated jaws, though. Not the best to use, with high pressure, on a 5 - 10 year old rubber automotive hose.
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Scoreracing
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Dang was excited to snag a pair but typical SD fashion I forgot I paid $13.98 for them in January of last year.
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Sptx
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Me too. $10.82 in July 2022
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Sep 26, 2023 12:24 AM
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WittyShape107Sep 26, 2023 12:24 AM
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Good deal! I snagged one! Thanks!
Sep 26, 2023 12:58 AM
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Dang was excited to snag a pair but typical SD fashion I forgot I paid $13.98 for them in January of last year.
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Sep 26, 2023 1:13 AM
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SptxSep 26, 2023 1:13 AM
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Quote from Scoreracing View quoted comment :
Dang was excited to snag a pair but typical SD fashion I forgot I paid $13.98 for them in January of last year.
Me too. $10.82 in July 2022
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Sep 26, 2023 1:13 AM
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videotraderSep 26, 2023 1:13 AM
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Clamps up to an inch, just in case size matters…
Sep 26, 2023 2:17 AM
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Blizzard---Sep 26, 2023 2:17 AM
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Just FYI, some reports of the clamping mechanism slipping... I've not used so cannot attest to this complaint...
Sep 26, 2023 3:58 AM
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stasisSep 26, 2023 3:58 AM
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Quote from Blizzard--- View quoted comment :
Just FYI, some reports of the clamping mechanism slipping... I've not used so cannot attest to this complaint...
Just use long nose locking pliers Smilie
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Sep 26, 2023 11:38 AM
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TealWinter4642Sep 26, 2023 11:38 AM
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Quote from videotrader View quoted comment :
Clamps up to an inch, just in case size matters…
This is probably for those tiny bypass coolant lines

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Sep 26, 2023 11:39 AM
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TealWinter4642Sep 26, 2023 11:39 AM
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Quote from stasis View quoted comment :
Just use long nose locking pliers Smilie
I've been doing that for decades, works great
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Sep 26, 2023 12:00 PM
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GimmeYoTotsSep 26, 2023 12:00 PM
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Quote from stasis View quoted comment :
Just use long nose locking pliers Smilie
Vise Grip style locking pliers usually have serrated jaws, though. Not the best to use, with high pressure, on a 5 - 10 year old rubber automotive hose.
Sep 26, 2023 1:17 PM
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begunnSep 26, 2023 1:17 PM
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Quote from Blizzard--- View quoted comment :
Just FYI, some reports of the clamping mechanism slipping... I've not used so cannot attest to this complaint...
I own these and they do slip making them useless.
Sep 26, 2023 1:46 PM
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jklloganSep 26, 2023 1:46 PM
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I own these and they work great. I've used them 20 times or so and they've never slipped under tension. Locking pliers tend to pinch unevenly, (even with heater hoses pushed on the ends for jaw protection) and leak at the handle end. These pinch evenly all the way across the hose, which makes a difference on larger ones.
Sep 26, 2023 2:12 PM
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TealWinter4642Sep 26, 2023 2:12 PM
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Quote from GimmeYoTots View quoted comment :
Vise Grip style locking pliers usually have serrated jaws, though. Not the best to use, with high pressure, on a 5 - 10 year old rubber automotive hose.
Hopefully everyone doing this has rubber jaw protectors or wrap them with duct tape, if the hose can't handle a simple pinch off with locking pliers then it's time to change out that hose.
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Sep 26, 2023 2:26 PM
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Sep 26, 2023 2:26 PM
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Quote from Blizzard--- View quoted comment :
Just FYI, some reports of the clamping mechanism slipping... I've not used so cannot attest to this complaint...
User error. The hose slips out if you don't center it in the jaws. Long nose vise grips work and are super quick and easy, but run the risk of damaging the hose, so I don't mind taking the extra second to get these lined up properly.
Sep 26, 2023 3:34 PM
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TheWellKnownSep 26, 2023 3:34 PM
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Regular average price is $23, been a lot lower than $17 in the recent past. Pass.

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Sep 26, 2023 3:44 PM
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ditto33Sep 26, 2023 3:44 PM
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Does Harbour Freight has any equivalent of this.

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