Hose clamps?

[phatduckk]

Hey folks,

Hoping to get the return pumps and UV on my new build all sorted away this weekend & I realized I ran out of hose clamps. Anyone know a local place where I can get plastic ratchet clamps for 1" braided hose?

Related question: are the metal ones from Home Depot ok to use if they're not intended to be submerged? I'm assuming "no" since I've had random screws etc rust in the my previous build's stand.

thanks,
-arin

 

[Coral reefer]

Metal will work. Might need to replace eventually. I think AC has the plastic clamps. Not sure tho

 

[Srt4eric]

Neptune's has plastic ones.

 

[rygh]

They do sell stainless steel hose clamps. Not sure if you can get them at Home Deopt though.

 

[H2OPlayar]

Zip ties work in a pinch!

 

[RandyC]

My local ace hardware carries a ton of different sizes of plastic clamps. Different ace hardwares do unfortunately differ in what they stock.

This is my local store

Petes Ace Hardware

www.peteshardware.com

 

[phatduckk]

thanks all. I called AC last night and they only had 3/4".

I just ordered some on BRS - I wont have water in the next few days anyways... I was just hoping I could get this part over with for now.

 

[phatduckk]

Neptune's has plastic ones.

I should start going there more - AC just feels so much closer.