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Old 01-31-2009, 10:11 PM
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Is it safe to use hose clamps on submerged equipment. Is there something bad that can leach from them or do they rust. What is an alternative?

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Old 01-31-2009, 10:13 PM
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Is it safe to use hose clamps on submerged equipment. Is there something bad that can leach from them or do they rust. What is an alternative?

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plastic hose clamps. Big als used to have them, i'm sure you can find them somewhere. In calgary big als and pisces pets had them...
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i bought some from j&l
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I use plastic ones, got them at Rona, they tend to be cheaper at non-pet stores.
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Princess Auto sells them by the bag. IIRC there are about 20 of various sizes for a couple of bucks. Neon colors is the only problem with them.
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Not for the aquarium but I've used zip-ties with hose on barb fittings. Wasn't coming apart.
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Umm ya, forgot about zip ties they also work well.
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hose clamps rust i only use zip ties

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metal hose clamps also seem to be oiled which wouldn't be good in your tank. Never knew there were plastic ones though...i'll have to remember that.
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you can buy Stainless Steel hose clamps as well, i just cant remember where to get them, i think greenlee but could be wrong.
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