Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board - SS Screws safe around SW?

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Originally Posted by globaldesigns (Post 669361)

I would think you would be fine. Stainless Steel doesn't rust.

I have had stainless steel clamps used in my water, without issue. So outside, I would think would be ok.

Yes it does. Prolonged exposure to SW will damage and rust SS.

I had a filter with a SS bar on it that rusted out... And yes it came on the filter.

Higher grade SS would probably be better. But I guess I can't vouch for grade used in steel screws. But I guess there has to be screws ok for SW as our pumps and whatnot have screws.... Maybe coated SS?

Hmmm... Now I want to know.

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot (Post 669445)

It's self tapping machine screws that I am looking for. Have never seen them in other than steel. But there is that electronics shop on 64th Ave near the Crappy Tire in Langley, so might be worth a check.

Thanks everyone for the ideas and suggestions.

If you really want the good stuff, talk to Pacific Fasteners in Burnaby, they have anything you could ever want in the best stainless money can buy