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Unread 02/25/2015, 10:12 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by dave.m View Post
When using that type of hose clamp (the ones that were loose and rusting) you need to make sure the gear housing is marked "SS" for "Stainless Steel" to ensure you have the kind that won't rust. The kind that were used in your photos are intended for air hoses, not water hoses.

Dave.M
Just had our feeding tongs I use for putting rocks with nori in our tank just snap.

Naturally the wire had rusted through.

Just bought some SS tongs...


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