Re: Air Duct Vent Hose Question 54 Packard Clipper

Posted by HH56 On 2010/5/2 12:37:49

I haven't had the issue of them pulling off unless the one you have is not exactly the correct size. Sometimes the metal has some little "half moon type barbs" approx 120 degrees apart on them that is supposed to grab the wire. If you have those, check to see if they have been pushed down.

One thing you might try is stretching the hose with something and letting them hang in the sun to see if they will lose the set. If that doesn't work then ties might be the only option. I would try and find black wire ties so you would not see them as readily. Don't think you will have much luck in hiding them. Most good electronics stores and even some larger hardware stores should have them and if not, then maybe a length of black shrink tubing and put that over the light color tie and then put the clasp under the hose. Again, most good electronic component supply stores have tubing in 3' or 4' lengths. The hardware stores might have something in the dryer vent section--even metal clamps that could be painted.

As to cutting, scissors or a knife will do fine for the fabric but the wire I usually see used is either stainless or music wire and is very hard. If you have large enough cutters it might work but can easily put a notch in a good pair and ruin them if they are too small. A better thing might be to cut the fabric and then use a cold chisel on the wire. A cold chisel, if ruined, is cheap compared to cutters.