Use pieces of garden hose or other tubing to soften the ... Sharpen one edge of the washers with a file or grinder. Clamp on a locking pliers for a handle. — Art Lipstraw. Channellock pliers ...

Squeeze the tangs with a pair of pliers until firmly in place ... If the leak is at the hose ends or in the middle of the hose, use a clamp coupler to repair. Cut the damaged section off the ...