Stainless Steel

scotmc · #1 07/26/2007, 07:19 AM

Can a Stainless steel clamp be used in a sump?

nauticac4 · #2 07/26/2007, 07:25 AM

no. they are made from cheap stainless and will corrode and rust over time (yes cheap stainless will rust)

nauticac4 · #3 07/26/2007, 07:25 AM

BTW use a zip ties or they do make plastic clamps

scotmc · #4 07/26/2007, 07:26 AM

Thanks.. I thought so, but it's been a long time since I used them.

theatrus · #5 07/26/2007, 09:43 AM

I'd use zip ties or plastic hose clamps for submerged stuff. Those marine grade stainless hose clamps are anything but. Cheapest stainless money can buy

drummereef · #6 07/26/2007, 10:26 AM

Yep, zip ties are a reefer's best friend.