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They have gouged chunks out of my hands and arms today the biatches, but some are fairly rusty so I think it would be worth getting a supply of spares in.

What are they please?

Scrap. I tried reusing them when I replaced my water pipes but 2 of them didn't seal properly. Ditched them & fitted stainless jubilee clips instead, 35mm-45mm iirc.

For the record, think they are just spring hose clips

+1 on using jubilee clips. Look out for them at Aldi, they do a box with assorted sizes for about £3.50.

I know them as spring hose clips. I use Mole grips to release the clamp action, though there is a special tool available to unclamp them but ....... as has been suggested, replace with a good quality worm drive (Jubilee) clip. On this subject, I use a socket on the hex screw head, having suffered injury via slipping screwdrivers. Also does 'em up nice and tight.

I've been using my mole grips which work a treat, didn't know there was a 'special tool'. Will be replacing with jubilees post haste. Thanks all very much.