How to choose?
The choice and purchase of plumbing fasteners must be approached as seriously, carefully and responsibly as possible. It should be remembered that the quality of fasteners has a significant impact on the general condition of systems (heating, water supply, etc.). Before purchasing a specific product, experts advise you to carefully analyze your needs and requirements, and only then go shopping (for example, in some cases you may need an accessory with a rubber seal, but in other situations it will be superfluous). One way or another, you should focus on several key parameters.
Appointment
Before purchasing a specific product, the user needs to decide for what purposes he will use the clamp. As mentioned above, on the modern market you can find a wide variety of fasteners, each type of which is used to perform a particular task. Only after you have clearly defined the purpose of the item, you can go to purchase it.
Manufacturer
Today, a large number of manufacturers (both domestic and foreign) are engaged in the production of sanitary fittings. Accordingly, in the selection process, the customer is presented with a wide range of products. Experts advise buying only those clamps that have been produced by trusted firms that are trusted and respected by consumers (both amateurs and professionals).
Price
You can find clamps on the market at a wide variety of prices: from budget options to luxury products. In this regard, first of all, each buyer should focus on their financial capabilities. At the same time, experts advise not to purchase the cheapest options, since they have a short service life, respectively, they will have to be changed often and additional material resources have to be spent.
Guarantee period
The warranty period is the time period during which the plumbing clamp must perform its functions without fail and not be destroyed. Before purchasing this or that product, be sure to check with the seller whether it has a warranty period and how long it is.
Among other things, the feedback and comments of the clamp users are important. Before purchasing plumbing fixtures, be sure to read the opinions of users about this product. Thanks to this, you will be able to understand how all those product characteristics that were originally declared by the manufacturer correspond to the real state of affairs.
Manufacturing material
The material from which the product is made has a huge impact on the quality of plumbing fixtures.
It is important that the raw materials are of high quality. Thanks to this, the clamp will serve for a long period of time, will not undergo corrosive processes and will not be destroyed.
Thus, based on the foregoing, we can conclude that plumbing clamps are products that a professional plumber cannot do without, since these parts are used in a wide range of work.
At the same time, special attention should be paid to the choice of fasteners (especially if you are an amateur). The thing is that there are a huge number of types of clamps on the market, which differ in size, scope of use, material of manufacture and other indicators.
For an overview of MIANO plumbing clamps, see the following video.
Peculiarities
First of all, it should be said that, in essence, a plumbing clamp is a fastening element, without which it is impossible to carry out most plumbing work (for example, the part is used in the process of installing pipes and heating systems). In order for the clamp to fully fulfill its functional purpose, its production must comply with all the rules and regulations of GOST. The main purpose of the clamp is to ensure the stability of plumbing elements.
If we talk about the design of the part, then it should be said that in appearance the clamp is a bracket. Traditionally it is made of metal (however, you can find clamps from other materials on the market). In addition, many models have a specially designed zinc coating, which in turn prevents corrosion and increases the service life of the clamp. In the process of using this fastener, it is placed in such a way that it wraps around one or another type of plumbing equipment (for example, a hose or pipe). Thus, the maximum possible fastening of the structure is ensured.
Generally speaking, plumbing fixtures must meet a number of requirements:
- resistance to adverse environmental influences (for example, to ultraviolet radiation, high temperatures, etc.);
- resistance to chemicals (eg alkalis);
- elasticity over a wide temperature range, etc.
