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muckybear
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 09/05/2009 : 23:07:21
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hi all i`m looking to build my own viv i have sourced everything from wood to runners and vents my question is where do i get the glass doors from for it and what do i use to seal it is it just any old waterproof silicone or should i be using a certain make?? thanks in advance  |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2009 : 23:12:18
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| i always use normal silicone but give it a good few days to dry for the fumes to clear and i get my glass from a local glazing firm for about £7 for 2 doors,just make sure you smooth the edges off. |
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muckybear
Snake Mite
14 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2009 : 23:21:29
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Originally posted by lee2308
i always use normal silicone but give it a good few days to dry for the fumes to clear and i get my glass from a local glazing firm for about £7 for 2 doors,just make sure you smooth the edges off.
thanks i`ll have a look around for a glazier then |
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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1226 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 00:44:36
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| You can get sheet glass cut from most good building merchants as well. If you are concern about which silicone to use you can always use aquarium safe silicone. you can find it on ebay.not really big difference in price. |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 07:29:27
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| If the glass is proving difficult to source or too pricey then you can always use 6mm perspex instead. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/05/2009 : 08:51:21
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| as above really...all glazers will stock 4mm glass and cut it to size. then just get them or take the edges off with a bit of sand paper (being careful of course) |
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muckybear
Snake Mite
14 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2009 : 12:45:01
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/05/2009 : 16:41:03
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i used RED plastics for 4mm and 5mm perspex, they were really good, cheap and quick delivery.
having recently spoken to an adhesives manufacturer, normal silicone continues to give off chemicals in small amount over a very long period of time, namely fungicides and antibacterial stuff, not just the day or so it takes for it to go off. they recommended NOT using normal stuff for fish or reptiles for this reason. |
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