hose clamps and rust

[salt210]

I dont get it. rust is bad in our tanks, but how do we avoid it? I have a hose clamp on the PH for my phos reactor and then one for my skimmer.

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by salt210
http:///forum/post/3042945
I dont get it. rust is bad in our tanks, but how do we avoid it? I have a hose clamp on the PH for my phos reactor and then one for my skimmer.
Is the clamp in the tank? Use one of those plastic zip tie thingys

 

[salt210]

they are both in the return section of my filter. I dont know if I could trust the zip ties to hold the hoses in place

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by salt210
http:///forum/post/3043153
they are both in the return section of my filter. I dont know if I could trust the zip ties to hold the hoses in place
IDK the ones my husband brings home from work are pretty good....
surely there is something else that can be used then

 

[salt210]

he just uses zip ties for it? guess I could give it a shot then, if it is working for you and hasnt came loose then it shouldnt be a problem

 

[spanko]

Plastic hose clamps. Look like this;

 

[florida joe]

Good grade stainless steel clamps will work

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by salt210
http:///forum/post/3043161
he just uses zip ties for it? guess I could give it a shot then, if it is working for you and hasnt came loose then it shouldnt be a problem
WAIT WAIT WAIT....I didn't say I had zip ties in my tank....LOL...I said my husband brings some home from work...BUTTTT we have used them on swimming pool equip though, and it holds those hoses....
sorry if you misunderstood

 

[salt210]

ok meowzer. Im too lazy to have done it yet anyways.
spanko do the home improvement stores carry those?

 

[florida joe]

Most LFS and big box pet stores carry them

 

[salt210]

ok. thanks I will look into getting some of those to replace the hose clamps on there now.

 

[natclanwy]

Zip ties will work fine I use zip ties on all of my hose connections and I can't pull them off. I left the ties on my pumps slightly loose so that there is still some resistance to keep it from blowing off but loose enough that I can remove the hose from the pump for maintence without cuttting the zip tie

 

[salt210]

thanks guys. went to my LFS and got the plastic clamps. she laughed and said that I am in there everyday.

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by salt210
http:///forum/post/3044538
thanks guys. went to my LFS and got the plastic clamps. she laughed and said that I am in there everyday.

You’re addicted

 

[salt210]

first step is to admit it right?

I am always finding something that I need. especially right now since I am trying to set up the remote sandbed and to convert my wet/dry into a sump type.

 

[invertcrazy]

Originally Posted by salt210
http:///forum/post/3044582
first step is to admit it right?

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Admit it all you want but there's no cure

 

[small triggers]

I use the stainless steel ones, just have to replace them every few years when they start to rust, the plastic ones dont have enough resistance for my pumps. I have 2 1200gph pumps and tried them and the force made them loose and came off (thank god i get my hose a little bit to small and heat seal it onto my pump fittings)

 

[t316]

Plastic zip ties do work just fine, on just about any setup. If you have a high pressure setup, double/triple up on the zipties....

 

[renogaw]

Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/3045302
Plastic zip ties do work just fine, on just about any setup. If you have a high pressure setup, double/triple up on the zipties....

ehh, the plastic clamps are easier to reuse though when you have to disconnect hoses for cleaning

 

[globaldesigns]

I use good quality stainless steel clamps, I found that the screw always rusts inside of them, so it isn't actually the clamp but the screw. It doesn't hurt anything, I haven't changed them yet.