Stainless steel Hose Clamps?

[jay357]

Are Stainless Steel hose clamps ok? If not what can I use that will be submerged in my tank?

Thanks in advance.

Jay

 

[Terry.cx]

I can't tell you if they are ok or not. However, if you're going to try them make sure you get them from a boating store like West Marine and they have a stainless screw as well. Automotive clamps usually don't have stainless screws, just the band is stainless, and will rust.
Terry

 

[jerrym21]

Stainless Steel can and will rust over time and I would not recomend them for your tank. Most LFS have plastic clamps.

 

[ri]

I have SS clamps on the hoses connecting to my skimmer. After several years, one rusted through and broke. It broke as I was reattaching the hose after doing routine maintenance/cleaning on the skimmer.

The clamp was about 1' above the surface of the water. I don't think it would be wise to use any metal in any application with direct water contact.

ri

 

[jay357]

Ok Thanks, I will find plastic ones. Thnks

 

[prezioso73]

I use zip-ties...plastic won't rust!

 

[rustybucket145]

the fact is that over time saltwater will eat through anything even plastic to the point that it will become brittle.

That said zip ties are probobly your best option