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Old 03-04-2006, 12:22 AM
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the tipical SS hose clamp is good for fresh water but will still rust in salt water as they have to use a different ss aloy to keep it maluable so it doesn't get brittle and brake from bending around stuff. I would stick with plastic if you can.

now if this clamp is outside the tank and not submerged then goahead and get a SS hose clamp from canadian tire.

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Old 03-04-2006, 01:02 PM
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Steve is right. Pretty much any SS item will rust with direct exposure to salt water - taking oxygen out of the water in the process. IMO it should only be used for a quick fix.
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