Rusty Hose Clamps???

joshh81 · 04/14/2009, 12:30 PM

Have you ever had a moment of clarity and you realize you are the biggest retard to ever walk the earth. I was doing some routine maintenance on the sump (changing filter sock and emptying skimmer cup) and suddenly I looked down and the light bulb in my head started to spark and turn on..... All this time I had 3 hose clamps submerged in the sump and they are now rusted!

All I can say is ***.... How could I have overlooked the simplest fact that metal hose clamps will rust and not even notice they rusted for a week or so now.

I am getting some big zip ties that will hopefully hold the hoses where they need to be until the plastic hose clamps come in. I ran to home depot but couldnt find any plastic ones.

Will these rusted hose clamps cause any problems with the tank

Its a custom 60 gallon with a 20 gallon sump / fuge.

Corals seem to be ok, havent noticed any of them not opening or showing deteration.

Just the ammount of rust on these 3 hose clamps worried me about it possibly leaching something out? Anything to be affraid of?

ludnix · 04/14/2009, 12:43 PM

I doubt your going to experience any ill effects from it, but you can always run carbon / polyfilter to be safe.

LobsterOfJustice · 04/14/2009, 02:58 PM

It's not a problem. Zip ties will not hold, order some plastic hose clamps, keep the metal ones on until then.

EverettReef · 04/14/2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally posted by LobsterOfJustice
It's not a problem. Zip ties will not hold, order some plastic hose clamps, keep the metal ones on until then.

Or go buy new metal hose clamps while you are waiting for the plastic onces. Probably will stay un-rusted until the plastic clamps arrive, even if you ship ground.

oldsaltman · 04/14/2009, 04:07 PM

What were you using them for? I have never had a problem with a good quality zip tie.

jvdb · 04/14/2009, 05:31 PM

I don't think you're going to have any problems. After all, GFO = rust. Might not be good if they were Zinc coated though.

If you've got the money, replace with these:

http://www.titan-marine-hardware.com...ose-clamps.htm

luther1200 · 04/14/2009, 05:40 PM

I have zip ties on all my hose connections. They have been holding for about 3 yrs. You should be fine unless you have a powerfull pump. Actualy the only hose I ever had leak was 1 that had plastic clamp that came with my sump, it has been fine since replacing it with zip ties. But I nonly have about 500-600gph on my return, if you had more flow or a lot of head pressure you might have a problem, but you might be fine.

tkeracer619 · 04/14/2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by jvdb
After all, GFO = rust.

Processed rust for a purpose with known source materials.

Rust from some cheep hose clamp is not the same as GFO, please do not treat them as one in the same.

Sisterlimonpot · 04/14/2009, 06:17 PM

So all I have to do is throw a few rusty nails in my tank to remove P04?

04/14/2009, 12:30 PM	#1
joshh81 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 113	Rusty Hose Clamps??? Have you ever had a moment of clarity and you realize you are the biggest retard to ever walk the earth. I was doing some routine maintenance on the sump (changing filter sock and emptying skimmer cup) and suddenly I looked down and the light bulb in my head started to spark and turn on..... All this time I had 3 hose clamps submerged in the sump and they are now rusted! All I can say is ***.... How could I have overlooked the simplest fact that metal hose clamps will rust and not even notice they rusted for a week or so now. I am getting some big zip ties that will hopefully hold the hoses where they need to be until the plastic hose clamps come in. I ran to home depot but couldnt find any plastic ones. Will these rusted hose clamps cause any problems with the tank Its a custom 60 gallon with a 20 gallon sump / fuge. Corals seem to be ok, havent noticed any of them not opening or showing deteration. Just the ammount of rust on these 3 hose clamps worried me about it possibly leaching something out? Anything to be affraid of?

04/14/2009, 12:43 PM	#2
ludnix Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,031	I doubt your going to experience any ill effects from it, but you can always run carbon / polyfilter to be safe. __________________ -Eric Sutter Current Tank Info: 14g Biocube

04/14/2009, 02:58 PM	#3
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	It's not a problem. Zip ties will not hold, order some plastic hose clamps, keep the metal ones on until then. __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

04/14/2009, 04:07 PM	#5
oldsaltman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ga Posts: 1,333	What were you using them for? I have never had a problem with a good quality zip tie. __________________ "No honey I can't just send it back. It's all wet and they won't take it back now!" Current Tank Info: 90g inwall with a 30g sump

04/14/2009, 05:40 PM	#7
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	I have zip ties on all my hose connections. They have been holding for about 3 yrs. You should be fine unless you have a powerfull pump. Actualy the only hose I ever had leak was 1 that had plastic clamp that came with my sump, it has been fine since replacing it with zip ties. But I nonly have about 500-600gph on my return, if you had more flow or a lot of head pressure you might have a problem, but you might be fine. __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

04/14/2009, 05:31 PM	#6
jvdb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UT Posts: 254	I don't think you're going to have any problems. After all, GFO = rust. Might not be good if they were Zinc coated though. If you've got the money, replace with these: http://www.titan-marine-hardware.com...ose-clamps.htm

04/14/2009, 06:17 PM	#9
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	So all I have to do is throw a few rusty nails in my tank to remove P04? __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress