Are stainless steel hose clamps safe in the water?

[Andrew]

Just got a new pump and I'm having trouble securing the hose (1" corrugated tubing) to the outlet. I have a spare hose clamp but I don't know if it would be bad for the fish to have metal in the water.

 

[RobAmy]

A stainless steel clamp will be no issue.

 

[Andrew]

Thanks! In the past I would always just shove a fountain attachment into the hose and it would miraculously work. The fountain attachment that came with this pump though kept slipping out whenever I would place it in the water. I've never actually known the "proper" way to attach the hose to the pump output.

 

[j.w]

I use them all the time and no issues!

 

[poconojoe]

Stainless steel is no problem at all. But, because I'm so paranoid of causing a puncture in my liner, I always cover the clamp completely with electrical tape. I wrap it until I can't feel any hard spots when squeezing it with my fingers.

 

[zeuspaul]

Most stainless steel clamps don't have a stainless steel screw. I doubt that is a problem.

 

[addy1]

I use them all the time, never been a issue.

 

[Stephen Noble]

Have used them for years in ponds and even in aquariums and never a problem.

 

[sissy]

I get the screws and put them in the clamps but have found that you can also buy surgical steel clamps and the screws are made of the same thing .