pex plumbing crimp rings also work pretty good for rubber hose airline connections, instead of the gear clamps. I have found the extra "tab" end on the gear clamps have an affinity for my skin and force me to buy shares in the bandaid company. I see you have yours taped over, just a thought.
for you amazon bandits, no spills either, lol. your neighbor got lucky there.
https://www.amazon.com/2-inch-Stainl.../dp/B01GU4YXA2