Are bellows ground straps necessary?

otterby

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I forgot to reattach the small ground strap under the hose clamps when I put new bellows on. Are these even necessary? Why would you need to ground the hose clamps?
 

Don S

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Re: Are bellows ground straps necessary?

It doesn't protect the bellows, it protects the clamp from corrosion. If you have a trailer boat and don't keep it in the water after use, it's not a big deal.
 
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