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Old 10-12-2011, 04:16 AM
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These stainless steel Friscer Aquascaping Forceps are rusting after just a few weeks of use. Is this reasonable? I love the them, they are great for target feeding and working in the tank without putting your hands in.
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Old 10-12-2011, 04:19 AM
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They should not be rusting if there are made of a quality stainless steal. Do you rinse & dry them after use?
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Old 10-12-2011, 04:22 AM
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No rinsing or drying until I noticed the rust.
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I bought the same ones from Jl, same deal here, even after rinsing it with water and drying it they still rust. I guess that's why they are 10 bucks. I had a pair of medical snips that I used since my fresh water tank, never ever did I rinse them but they never rust. I think we have a verdict, junk!
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They should not be rusting if there are made of a quality stainless steal. Do you rinse & dry them after use?
Stainless dosent rust..... if it is its an alloy and good for salads
Ive seen tanks built with it..... still going.....no rust.
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I believe Surgical Stainless Steel would not rust however, they would be more expensive...
unless your mother is a nurse haha
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I got mine from tailored aquatics, I rinse & dry, & still they get a bit of rust....
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Stainless dosent rust..... if it is its an alloy and good for salads
Ive seen tanks built with it..... still going.....no rust.
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As Greg said, poor or low quality stainless will rust, especially if exposed to salt water.
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Old 10-12-2011, 04:48 PM
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I think you have to pay $20-30+ for a pair that won't rust. Those ones are too cheap...they will just be SS coated. I would take them back...if enough people do that then J&L will quit stocking crappy forceps.
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