Hydroponic plumbing question...

Hi i was just wondering about using
steel hose clamps to secure the main line to the submersable pump, would using steel hurt the plants any???

PointOfTheJoint said:

Hi i was just wondering about using
steel hose clamps to secure the main line to the submersable pump, would using steel hurt the plants any???

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Stainless Steel still corrodes over time i dont care what anyone says. That white crud is oxidation. Will it hurt your plants? Probably not. Could try an eco-friendly degreaser like Simple Green to rinse any chemicals off first though, if it makes you feel better.

Whats wrong with some zip-ties? They have the kind that you push a little latch and it is able to be retracted, saving cutting. You shouldnt have to worry about pressure, or you should be using a bigger diameter hose.

zip ties are the way to go.. plastic

Ive used metal hose clamps for years, never seens any side affects. However if you can get your hands on them plastic clamps they work pretty nice.

I recommend my setup - no metal, just PVC. I have rendered an example for you. The lighting was too dark when I rendered it and I didnt notice til just now. sorry.