Glass hinge?

[jdiver]

Does anyone know of a reliable way to hinge a glass cover on a tank? I would obviously want something that can attach to the glass, can withstand heat, and not block much, if any, light. TIA.

[KarinTMK]

The only hinges i've ever seen have been of the hard plastic variety.......that's what is on my 46 AGA Bow - it's black and covers each edge of the glass about 1/4". I haven't ever seen it available for purchase though...

[Stew]

here ya go:

 

go to...... www.thatfishplace.com

 

enter using frames. in the search options use:

fish all categories all manufactures "glass"

 

you will enter the word glass in the search box on right.

 

click on search. look at the 8th item on the page!!!!!!!!!

 

it is a 36" a smaller one is listed before that. they can be cut to length or doubled up if need be. I believe they are opaqe/white(wait--they could be black -- but will do waht u need!!)

 

stew

[jdiver]

Thanks for the reply Karin, and for the link Stew! That should work out well.

[adinsxq]

www.usplastic.com

 

search: hinge

[jdiver]

Thanks adinsxq. That site has several options that would work, and a lot of cool DIY stuff.

[onthefly]

How about good ol' fashion clear tape.

 

Not that cheapo-ghetto crap.....but good, quality, thick 3M stuff. It has worked great for me.

[jdiver]

I would think clear tape, however high quality it may be, would melt pretty quickly under MH lighting.

[onthefly]

As Beavis would say: "Uhhhhh.....sorry 'bout that!"

 

I know the tape works great for all fluorescent applications (I've got it on 10 tanks.....fish and frog). But, if the temp is above ~95 degrees at the glass I say no!