Plastic Hose Clamps
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Topic: Plastic Hose Clamps
Posted By: jason10012
Subject: Plastic Hose Clamps
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 7:51pm
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One of mine broke and I'm wondering if any place local has these. When I first got them I ordered them along with some other supplies online when I was setting up my tank. ------------- 30 gallon nano |
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Posted By: grassfairy
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 7:59pm
| I have seen them at liverocknreef, how big do you need them to be and how many do you need? |
Posted By: jason10012
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 8:02pm
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I've got a couple 1/2" ID hoses for my reactor and skimmer and a 3/4" ID hose on my return pump. The one that broke is for my reactor but I'd like to get a few as replacements (which I should have done to begin with) if it happens again and not have to wait a week to get them. ------------- 30 gallon nano |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 8:04pm
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Unless it's underwater, I use ordinary metal hose clamps. They are very strong and last almost forever. A little rust is a small price to pay for secure hoses. Underwater I use Zip Ties, pulled one more tiny notch tighter with pliers to ensure the hose cannot slip off. I probably should say that I stay away from vinyl tubing whenever possible. I use flexible and rigid PVC for almost all tank plumbing. Too many years of experience, too many problems with vinyl tubing.  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: grassfairy
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 8:20pm
| I might have one or two, if you need them immediately |
Posted By: jason10012
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 8:21pm
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The one that broke is one that is underwater, and I'm the same way with the ones above water even when I had my freshwater tanks I like the metal ones and like knowing their secure. ------------- 30 gallon nano |
Posted By: jason10012
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 8:27pm
I appreciate the offer but I don't need them right away thankfully I'll be fine till I can get some. I put a zip tie on it to hold before I posted (thank you mark for posting that solution). I just prefer the clamps I feel a little more comfortable using them than the zip ties. ------------- 30 gallon nano |
grassfairy wrote:Posted By: jeromy
Date Posted: May 10 2012 at 8:39pm
| Marshals industrial hardware on California ave I bet would have them. Tons of stuff their. Its a giant big boy toy store. |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: May 11 2012 at 8:10am
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Doug at bird world has them. ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: McClure
Date Posted: May 11 2012 at 8:13am
| Grainger probably does too.... they have everything. |