I know not everyone is a lover of thermostats but for those who are interested l think this mounting method should work well, l did trim and clean up some thermostats l had lying around
Should work out fine . Just verify no sharp points to damage the hose . Would you ever consider just using an aluminum disk / orifice welded in and no thermostats ?
Will work , I used gun screws. Then easer I used a SS wire ****d around house one time above clamp with enough pressure to keep thermostat from rising. Or use a copper , br*** , SS ring to slide into hose use as stop . You would want to be some what tight Ring to Hose . Just different thoughts , ideals @ different times .