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Faithfull Hose Clips for UK Tradespeople — Jubilee Clips from 9.5mm to 80mm
Hose clips are one of those consumables every tradesperson burns through constantly — plumbers reaching for them on every heating and water job, heating engineers clamping washing machine hoses and condensate pipes, and site workers securing fuel lines on generators and compressors. Faithfull's range of jubilee-style hose clips covers sizes from 9.5mm right up to 80mm, so whether you're securing a 10mm fuel hose or clamping a 75mm overflow, there's a Faithfull clip for the job. Stocked at APM Electricals in Acton, available online across the UK.
Faithfull Hose Clips: The Full Range
Faithfull hose clips are zinc-plated steel with a worm-drive screw mechanism — the classic jubilee clip design that's been the industry standard for decades. The screw is accessible with a flat-blade or 7mm hex driver, and the band wraps evenly for a leak-free seal on rubber, silicone, and reinforced hoses. Faithfull supplies the clips pre-packed individually, so you buy exactly what you need per job rather than in bulk packs you'll never fully use.
The size range spans 9.5–12mm (size 000, ideal for narrow-bore fuel and oil lines) through to 60–80mm (for large-diameter overflow and drainage hoses). Mid-range sizes like 22–30mm and 35–50mm are the workhorses: 22–30mm fits most standard 22mm push-fit pipe tails, washing machine hoses, and condensate connections; 35–50mm suits larger heating system hoses, boiler flue condensate drains, and some appliance connections.
Choosing the Right Hose Clip Size
The easiest rule: measure the outside diameter of the hose when it's fitted on the connection. The clip needs to compress around that — so the hose OD should sit comfortably in the middle of the clip's size range for a secure, even clamp. Going to the top of the range risks uneven clamping; going to the bottom means the clip won't close far enough to seal.
- 9.5–12mm: Small-bore fuel lines, oil feed pipes, 10mm compression tails
- 22–30mm: 22mm push-fit tails, washing machine hoses, condensate pipes, 25mm flexible hose
- 35–50mm: Larger flexible hose connections, boiler flue drain hoses, 40mm waste push-fit
- 60–80mm: Large overflow hoses, 63mm soil pipe flexible connectors, tank breather hoses
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Where Tradespeople Use Hose Clips
Plumbers and heating engineers are the biggest users of hose clips on site. Condensate pipe connections on modern combi boilers typically take a 22mm flexible condensate hose — a 22–30mm jubilee clip gives the positive seal needed to prevent freezing-point water ingress. Washing machine inlet and outlet hoses use 22–25mm clips; a failed clip on a washing machine fill hose is a flood risk. Heating system flexible connections on pumps and heat exchangers often use 35–50mm depending on the hose bore.
Gas engineers use smaller clips — 9.5–12mm sizes — to secure gas appliance burner connections and pilot supply hoses, though always within the scope of Gas Safe requirements for the fitting type.
Site and maintenance workers reach for hose clips on compressor air hose connections, generator fuel lines, and temporary water supply hoses. The larger 60–80mm clips are common on pumping equipment, drainage temporary pipework, and tank vents.
Zinc vs Stainless: Which Do You Need?
Faithfull's standard range is zinc-plated steel — adequate for internal plumbing, condensate connections, and general-purpose hose clamping in dry or intermittently wet environments. For external applications, marine environments, or anywhere with prolonged moisture exposure, a stainless steel clip is the better choice to avoid rust bleed onto surfaces.
The 60–80mm clip in the Faithfull range features a stainless band — appropriate for the larger sizes which are more commonly used on overflow and external drainage applications where corrosion resistance matters.
Installation Tips
- Position before tightening: Slide the clip onto the hose before pushing the hose onto the tail, then position the screw head for accessible tightening.
- Don't overtighten: Tighten until the hose deforms slightly under the band — overtightening cuts the hose.
- Check after first use: Rubber hoses compress slightly after initial tightening; re-check torque after a few hours under pressure.
- Use a 7mm hex driver for speed: Flat-blade works but a 7mm hex/nut driver is faster and gives more consistent torque.
Stock and Collection
Faithfull hose clips are stocked across sizes at APM Electricals, 24 Western Avenue, Acton, London W3 — available for immediate collection Monday to Friday. Prefer delivery? Order online at apmi.uk for next-day UK delivery on orders placed before 3pm. Trade accounts welcome — contact us at info@apmi.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size jubilee clip do I need for a 22mm condensate pipe?
A 22mm condensate flexible hose has an outside diameter of around 25–27mm when fitted, so the 22–30mm Faithfull clip (size 1A) is the correct choice. It gives enough range to clamp securely without over-extending the band.
Are Faithfull hose clips BS certified?
Faithfull hose clips are manufactured to DIN 3017 standard, which covers worm-drive hose clamps for general industrial and plumbing applications. For gas-specific connections, always check the applicable Gas Safe technical guidance on permitted fitting types.
Can I use hose clips on push-fit plastic pipe?
Yes — hose clips are commonly used on flexible push-fit tails and rubber sections connecting to plastic pipe systems. Use the correct size to avoid scoring the pipe surface, and do not use clips as a substitute for a proper push-fit locking ring on plastic-to-plastic MDPE or PVC systems.
Do you stock the full Faithfull hose clip range?
Yes — APM Electricals stocks Faithfull hose clips from 9.5mm through 80mm. Sizes not shown online can be checked by emailing info@apmi.uk or calling in-store.
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