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Originally Posted by monkE
that hose clamp is stainless steel... rust will not be an issue
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It will rust over time in saltwater.
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All of the stainless steels except the best of the specialty alloys will suffer from pitting or crevice corrosion when immersed in seawater.
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And I am 100% sure those clams are not the "best"of the specialty alloys.
Ref:
http://www.dieselduck.net/machine/04.../corrosion.htm
And a first hand experience:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...tainless+steel