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Screen lid mods

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  • 09-22-2011, 12:30 AM
    tnnt98
    Screen lid mods
    any mod that you can do with screen lid to keep humidity in? any suggestions :gj:
  • 09-22-2011, 12:33 AM
    KevinK
    Re: Screen lid mods
    Yup. You can use plexi glass like I did (literally just made this tonight).

    http://i54.tinypic.com/2s953ec.jpg
  • 09-22-2011, 12:35 AM
    RestlessRobie
    Re: Screen lid mods
    Well I added a plexi Glass with some foil tape to keep himudity and heat in

    http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5501545_n.jpg
    This is what I did works great added some foil tape a couple days after the pic Humidity and temps are great
  • 09-22-2011, 12:36 AM
    tnnt98
    did you glue in the pexi glass?
  • 09-22-2011, 12:37 AM
    KevinK
    Re: Screen lid mods
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tnnt98 View Post
    did you glue in the pexi glass?

    I didn't. I just cut it to size. It's very snug.
  • 09-22-2011, 12:40 AM
    tnnt98
    Re: Screen lid mods
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tinyballs View Post
    I didn't. I just cut it to size. It's very snug.

    very cool how did you cut the holes for the heat lamp
  • 09-22-2011, 01:53 AM
    KevinK
    Re: Screen lid mods
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tnnt98 View Post
    very cool how did you cut the holes for the heat lamp

    I used a 6 inch hole saw bit. I'm very lucky because my dad is a tool and die maker and has very expensive tools laying around.

    Here's a link to a similar style bit.

    http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...3&blockType=G3

    Can be mounted to a cordless drill. Just hold on to it tightly lol.
  • 09-22-2011, 01:57 AM
    KevinK
    Re: Screen lid mods
    Also, make sure your plexi has tape/paper over it before you start to drill to avoid scratches.
  • 09-22-2011, 08:48 AM
    Toddnkaya
    Can I uses a piece of glass on top of the screen?, and remove it when I open the screen.
    Thanks...
  • 09-22-2011, 09:17 AM
    RetiredJedi
    HERE's HOW I MODDED MINE. Now I've added some new stuff to the tank itself and put a bigger Ultratherm UTH under it but so far this is working great for Nibs.
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