Jubilee & Hose Clips

About Jubilee & Hose Clips

Jubilee and hose clips are essential fastening components used to create secure, leak-proof connections between hoses, pipes, and fittings. Available in various designs including traditional worm-drive clips, multiband systems, and spring clamps, these versatile fasteners ensure reliable performance across water, air, fuel, and hydraulic applications. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks premium brands including Jubilee, Sealey, Draper, and Faithfull, offering everything from individual clips to comprehensive assortment sets for professional workshops.

Quality hose clips come in different materials to suit specific environments. Zinc-plated mild steel provides excellent general-purpose performance at an economical price, whilst stainless steel variants deliver superior corrosion resistance for marine, outdoor, and food-grade applications. Professional-grade clips feature rolled band edges to protect hoses from damage, hex-head or wing screws for easy installation, and precision threading for consistent clamping force across the entire diameter range.

Applications

Hose clips are indispensable across numerous trades and industries:

• Plumbers and Heating Engineers: Washing machine connections, central heating systems, boiler installations, and water supply pipes
• Motor Mechanics: Securing coolant hoses, fuel lines, air intake systems, and vacuum pipes in vehicles
• Agricultural Contractors: Irrigation systems, tractor hydraulics, spray equipment, and machinery maintenance
• Marine Engineers: Below-waterline applications, engine cooling systems, bilge pumps requiring corrosion-resistant stainless steel clips
• HVAC Engineers: Flexible ducting, condensate drainage pipes, and ventilation hose connections
• Industrial Maintenance: Pneumatic systems, coolant circulation, and production line equipment
• DIY Enthusiasts: Garden hose repairs, appliance installations, pressure washer connections, and household maintenance

Choosing The Right Jubilee & Hose Clips

Measure Accurately: Always measure the outside diameter of your hose using callipers or a tape measure. Choose a clip whose diameter range encompasses your measurement with a few millimetres to spare for optimal grip.

Material Selection: Zinc-plated mild steel suits most workshop, automotive, and indoor plumbing applications. Upgrade to stainless steel (300-series) for outdoor installations, marine environments, or food processing where corrosion resistance is critical.

Band Width: Standard 9mm bands work for low-pressure domestic applications, whilst professional installations benefit from 12mm or wider bands that distribute clamping pressure more evenly and reduce the risk of cutting into softer hoses.

Head Configuration: Hex-head screws accommodate spanners and sockets for high-torque applications. Slotted screws suit screwdrivers, whilst wing screws enable hand-tightening for temporary connections.

Assortment Sets: MyToolShed.co.uk offers comprehensive assortment sets containing multiple sizes in organised storage solutions, ensuring professional workshops always have the correct size to hand. For occasional use, individual clips prove more economical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size Jubilee clip do I need for a standard garden hose?

Most UK garden hoses have an outside diameter of approximately 18-20mm, so a clip with a 16-25mm or 20-32mm diameter range will provide a secure fit. For threaded tap connectors, measure the outside diameter of the hose barb fitting.

Can I reuse hose clips, or should I fit new ones?

Quality Jubilee and branded clips can typically be reused several times if undamaged and corrosion-free. However, for critical applications like fuel lines or below-waterline marine installations, best practice recommends fitting new clips to guarantee reliability.

What's the difference between zinc-plated and stainless steel clips?

Zinc-plated mild steel clips offer excellent strength and value for general indoor applications but will corrode when exposed to moisture. Stainless steel clips provide superior corrosion resistance for outdoor, marine, and food-grade applications, making them the better long-term investment for harsh environments.