jrjr1229

Hi all,

I am currently trying to take out the ac unit and is very close, need help on how to un-connect this type of tube....

any help appreciated.

Thanks!

MrMoose

That's a single ear hose clamp, there's a tool that looks like a big pair of nippers to install or remove them. If you search for them online you'll see how they work.

To be honest I usually just kind of rip them off with a pair of pliers and replace them with standard hose clamps. I think that's the condensate water drain tube so a standard clamp should work fine.

Petza914

Use the points of a diagonal cutter to cut through the protruding ear and it will come off. If replacing with the same.type you'll need ear.clamp pliers. I use these on connections that need to be secure that will will not be taken apart often or maybe ever again.

jrjr1229

Thanks guys, you both are awesome, i think cutting/removing it is a good idea and replace it with the standard clamp.