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05-13-2013, 03:59 PM
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I don't think you'll need to worry too much about the rust coming off a single clamp unless your tank is very very small. Also, rust, for the most part, is just iron oxide, which is what GFO is made of.
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04-28-2017, 12:10 AM
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gripping plastic hose clamps
I need to replace some 5/8" clear hose from my saltwater tank.
The original clamps are plastic, can I reuse them? And if I can, HOW do I remove them without breaking? Also, where can the plastic clamps be purchased in Victoria?
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04-28-2017, 12:40 AM
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A picture would help
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04-28-2017, 02:25 PM
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Iron oxide is what is left after the iron has oxidized. Stainless steel has chromium in it which is what prevents the rust. Studies on stainless steel cookware have found that the stainless steel leeches iron, chromium, and nickel. That's from utensils that don't appear rusted. I haven't looked into it, but I imagine cookware is a higher grade of stainless steel than clamps.
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#5
04-30-2017, 06:25 PM
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my experience with the plastic clamps are the can be twisted to unlock and be reused
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04-30-2017, 06:29 PM
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plastic clamps
Thank you for your help and advice. I was able to open the clamps without breaking or damaging them so that I can reuse them
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