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I ordered a stainless steel hose clamp but the screw in it is rusting. What is happening?

April 26, 2017clamp happening hose ordered Rusting screw stainless steel

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I ordered a stainless steel hose clamp but the screw in it is rusting. What is happening?

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Many of the stainless steel hose clamps sold in the U.S. today, contain a zinc plated steel screw. Be sure you specify an all stainless steel hose clamp, and double check your product with a magnet before you install it.