Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board - Hose Clamps + Salt Water

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new but handy

02-01-2009 07:01 PM

Those stainless steel clamps usually have non-stainless screws for some reason. I bought a bunch thinking I was smart untill all the screws started to rust.

spreerider

02-01-2009 10:01 PM

oops i forgot to mention you have to ask for the ones with SS screws.. i have made that mistake before as well.

The reason they use the carbon steel screws is SS screws dont last very long and they strip easily.

Johnny Reefer

02-02-2009 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spreerider (Post 383250)

you can buy Stainless Steel hose clamps as well, i just cant remember where to get them, i think greenlee but could be wrong.

That's what I use. Coast Industrial Parts in Victoria has them if your ever down this way.

Skimmin

02-02-2009 05:56 AM

Stainless

Stainless is called 'stain LESS' because it stains(rusts) less than regular steel. Stainless will still rust, especially the grade used on hose clamps. I second the motion for zip ties or plastic hose clamps.:wink:

agent77

02-03-2009 08:27 AM

underwater I only use zip ties and they hold tight . Dont use the metal hose clamps at all .
EDIT:I third

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