My dishwasher decided to spray a ton of water all over the floor. I pulled everything out and it looks like the circulation pump just became disconnected. It was connected with a 33.1 mm oetiker clamp. This is my first experience with these clamps. I was able to get it off, but I could not find the same oetiker clamp at any of the big box stores. I tried to put it back on with a worm clamp, but the clamp is too wide for the slot on the hose. I was afraid to over tighten it and ruin the hose, and it did not hold. I have ordered the replacement clamps and clamping tool from amazon, and it should be here tomorrow.
My questions:
1. Could something be causing this to come off, or should simply reconnecting likely fix the problem?
2. Any tips or tricks on using these ear/oetiker clamps? It seems there are PEX versions, which I don't think these are the PEX versions/sizes. I am afraid of damaging the hose or the plastic connection port.
My questions:
1. Could something be causing this to come off, or should simply reconnecting likely fix the problem?
2. Any tips or tricks on using these ear/oetiker clamps? It seems there are PEX versions, which I don't think these are the PEX versions/sizes. I am afraid of damaging the hose or the plastic connection port.