Tempered Glass???

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  1. kingkipper

    kingkipper Astrea Snail

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    Is there a way to find out if my aquarium glass is tempered?
     
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  3. reefpets

    reefpets 3reef Sponsor

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    If there is not a sticker then breaking it would be the only other way that I know of... I dont believe there is a way being that glass shops always ask if its tempered. i figure that if there was a way to tell then they would know.
     
  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Check it out with a pair of polarized shades.8)
    I edited your thread title...
     
  5. bama

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    if its empty set it outside and look at it through polarized glasses. it will look like little circles in the glass. If its too heavy to move, put a laptop in it and do the same.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Call the manufacturer and ask. Normally only the bottom is tempered.
     
  7. Night-Rida

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    there was a thread on how to tell.. I think it involved using a camera with flash on or something.
     
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