Tempered glass

ClowinRound · Dec 29, 2017

So I'm restarting my 55 and want to put a synergy shadow overflow. So I needed to check my glass. Seen the YouTube videos on how to use polarized glasses. So Im just wanting your opinions whether I did this right. The lines aren't as defined as in the YouTube videos.

Mandelstam · Dec 29, 2017

ClowinRound said:
So I'm restarting my 55 and want to put a synergy shadow overflow. So I needed to check my glass. Seen the YouTube videos on how to use polarized glasses. So Im just wanting your opinions whether I did this right. The lines aren't as defined as in the YouTube videos.

Maybe add pictures or video so people can help judge it?

ClowinRound · Dec 29, 2017

It won't load the video, I took stills

Even Further · Dec 29, 2017

The best method for the visual test is to use a LCD screen from on an old laptop, and of course polarized lens. What are you using for the light source? IMO it looks tempered according to pic #1. If the glass isn't that thick, it's likely tempered. 55 is also a common size where the glass is tempered on the sides. Non-tempered has no stress lines or marks at all. Tempered glass can look like lines, pattern sort of shapes or blotchy patches.

ClowinRound · Dec 29, 2017

I was using a ipad for light. the tank has a sticker on the bottom panel, that states its tempered, but the only panel that showed any distortion was the front bow panel. the rest the glasses just darkened.

Techie_ · Dec 29, 2017

ClowinRound said:
I was using a ipad for light. the tank has a sticker on the bottom panel, that states its tempered, but the only panel that showed any distortion was the front bow panel. the rest the glasses just darkened.

If I remember correctly, only the bottom panel is tempered on 55's. Depending on the manufacturer.

ClowinRound · Dec 29, 2017

Techie_ said:
If I remember correctly, only the bottom panel is tempered on 55's. Depending on the manufacturer.

I thought that two. but it wasn't the case. ill try and get a better picture. but cant really mess it up with the glasses and screen. its and Oceanic tank if that helps.