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What style of radiator hose clamp do you prefer?

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Re: What style of radiator hose clamp do you prefer?

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Clemens wrote: ↑13 Mar 2020, 14:15
volvolugnut wrote: ↑13 Mar 2020, 10:09 Unfortunately, some grades of stainless are not very corrosion proof. Grades 304 and 316 has good corrosion protection. Other grades made have less protection, but can still be called stainless.
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While I don't doubt what you say, this is weird. What's the point of stainless that isn't stainless?

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