4" hose clamp

[foszoe]

Need a 4" hose clamp where the screw is perpendicular to the clamp. It's a tight hole and one that's parallel will mean I have to chip concrete unless someone has another idea. Not that I won't be chipping some anyway. Anyone know what search term I can use or where to find one? Or have an idea I haven't thought of?

 

[Leo]

I have never seen any that way. Is it a low pressure application where a couple wraps of mechanic wire with twisted ends may be enough?

 

[foszoe]

It's a main drain T in a walkout basement bathroom that overflowed into a toilet. It's cast iron though and for now I just want it capped.

I know I have seen them.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

It's a main drain T in a walkout basement bathroom that overflowed into a toilet. It's cast iron though and for now I just want it capped.

I know I have seen them.

I think I've seen them too fos, but I don't remember where. Might try some auto supply places or else hardware stores.

 

[Jon Smith]

Can you use a nut driver in a 90 degree drill?

 

[edporch]

Couldn't a small open ended wrench get in there to turn it a little bit at a time?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Can you use a nut driver in a 90 degree drill?

Is there room to get one of these in there?
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^^^Good ideas!^^^

 

[femurphy77]

Couldn't a small open ended wrench get in there to turn it a little bit at a time?

or a 1/4" drive ratchet with appropriate socket?

 

[chocktaw2]

www.skulldaddyswrenches.com

 

[foszoe]

Yes small turns will be possible, I am going to have to chip iout some concrete to get it down in there. Just would like a vertical screw to make it easier.

 

[Cameramonkey]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-IMPACT-READY-Right-Angle-Drill-Attachment/1000578841

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Metabo-HPT-was-Hitachi-Power-Tools-5pc-Impact-Nut-Drive-Set/1002942188

 

[Cameramonkey]

also, have you considered cementing the fitting on somehow? if its low pressure, maybe gasket material would work to glue it in place?

Just wait until it dries to reassemble.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Oh, and unless it would have some kind of anti-reverse mechanism, I dont see how the physics of your original request would work. It would be relatively easy to open the clamp because the forces would work directly on the screw to turn it. The worm gear is what makes the regular ones work. (and not back out)

 

[Backpacker]

Couldn't a small open ended wrench get in there to turn it a little bit at a time?

That looks like a good idea. Slow going, should work.

 

[Cameramonkey]

another idea?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-4-in-x-4-in-x-4-in-x-4-in-dia-PVC-Schedule-40-Test-Plug-Fitting/3880611

Not sure if it would last long term though.

 

[Leo]

The clamping mechanism on my piston ring compressor is a perpendicular clamp with a ratchet to hold it . It would probably work fine but kind of pricey just to clamp off a soil pipe.

On the other hand, I have been in positions where $15 to make a problem go away would be cheap.

 

[jamin]

What about a test plug?

 

[jamin]

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What about a test plug?

Sorry I missed the same suggestion earlier. That’s how I would fix it. Licensed plumber here for what it’s worth.

 

[foszoe]

Test plug for the win!

INGO for the win.

 

[foszoe]

Cameramonkey and jamin each win a box of ammo pm me with preferred calibers..

Make it something I already have!

I have most common calibers.