can metal hose clamp go in water??!!

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  1. 1fishyguy

    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Getting ready to fill up sump tomorrow and I noticed that my return pump clamp (metal) the kind you screw and it tightens on threads will be submerged under the water in sump.. will this create rust or harm tank?
     
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    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    it will rust. I would get the plastic kind that you squeeze together to tighten.
     
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    OK. Thanks.
     
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    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    I think you can get them at lowes or the home depot
     
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    I would not use metal hose clamps below the water line. Even marine grade stainless will rust. I agree on the plastic clamps, but I have not seen them at Lowes or HD. Either a LFS or a pool/spa store may have them.

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    +1...SW will corrode virtually any metal over time.
     
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    i have a metal hose clamp in my sump and its rusted...
    ive been trying to find the plastic clamps but lowe's dosnt carry them and ive even tried auto zone with no luck...
     
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    Buy some plastic zipties(electircal dept. at any Lowes or Home Depot) they work just as well as any clamp.(as long as you are using the proper size tubing);) Just buy a small bag of them in case you ever want to remove it.8)
     
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    check marinedepot.com for the plastic clamps
     
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    mcmastercarr or graingers
     
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