Hose Clamps + Salt Water

plutoniumJoe · #1 01-31-2009, 11:11 PM

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?

Joe.

Pan · #2 01-31-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by plutoniumJoe

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?

Joe.

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...

i have crabs · #3 01-31-2009, 11:51 PM

i bought some from j&l

awa1979 · #4 02-01-2009, 12:12 AM

I use plastic ones, got them at Rona, they tend to be cheaper at non-pet stores.

hillbillyreefer · #5 02-01-2009, 05:24 AM

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.

mark · #6 02-01-2009, 06:02 AM

Not for the aquarium but I've used zip-ties with hose on barb fittings. Wasn't coming apart.

hillbillyreefer · #7 02-01-2009, 06:28 AM

Umm ya, forgot about zip ties they also work well.

chevyjaxon · #8 02-01-2009, 09:17 AM

hose clamps rust i only use zip ties

+1 mark

lastlight · #9 02-01-2009, 04:06 PM

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.

spreerider · #10 02-01-2009, 05:38 PM

you can buy Stainless Steel hose clamps as well, i just cant remember where to get them, i think greenlee but could be wrong.