UV Glass Shield for MH unit shattered

popalnet

popalnet

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I had visitors today who had kids, and their 2 year old threw a toy on top of my unit and it caused one of the glass shields to shatter. My MH unit is the cheap Odyssea brand, but I upgraded the ballasts to icecap 250s and upgraded the bulbs. I contacted Odyssea about finding a replacement glass shield for the MH bulb, but they said that they don't have a replacement part for that.
This is another reason not to buy a cheap product. Their service and repair sucks. The unit itself after upgrading the ballasts and bulbs is actually nice, but I'm not able to find a replacement part for the UV glass shield.
Any suggestions on where I can find a glass shield. I hope I don't end up having to buy another Odyssea unit just for the broken glass shield. Thanks.
 
popalnet

popalnet

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This just happened so I haven't tried any of the glass shops. Do these glass shops have UV glass? Are there different types of UV glass? Is there a special kind of UV made for MH bulbs? The other challenge would be the thickness of the glass.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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You would think a glass shop could get any type.....Do you have a piece of it to bring with you?
 
popalnet

popalnet

Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3093233
You would think a glass shop could get any type.....Do you have a piece of it to bring with you?
I have a good piece of glass sheild on the other side that did not shatter. I'll take that to a glass shop and see what they can do. Wish me luck.
 
popalnet

popalnet

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Thanks all for you help. I live in the Wash DC area so I should have plenty of options. I'm used to driving up to 80 miles in all directions so I should find something. And Baltimore is a little over 30 miles away so there should be plenty of options. I like my fish/reef hobby, but sometimes I think about givining it all up. For reasons like this.
 
9supratt4

9supratt4

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Originally Posted by popalnet
http:///forum/post/3093323
Thanks all for you help. I live in the Wash DC area so I should have plenty of options. I'm used to driving up to 80 miles in all directions so I should find something. And Baltimore is a little over 30 miles away so there should be plenty of options. I like my fish/reef hobby, but sometimes I think about givining it all up. For reasons like this.
Giving up?!?!?! You must be crazy!! It's all the problems that we have all experienced that make us better hobbiest's!! And when something happens, we learn what to do and what not to do and we are able to share those experiences!!
Never give up!!
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by 9supratt4
http:///forum/post/3093420
Giving up?!?!?! You must be crazy!! It's all the problems that we have all experienced that make us better hobbiest's!! And when something happens, we learn what to do and what not to do and we are able to share those experiences!!
Never give up!!

+1......I live in nowhere land, and have to order EVERYTHING.....so when something happens to me I am at the mercy of the Fed EXP delivery options
 
popalnet

popalnet

Member
Originally Posted by 9supratt4
http:///forum/post/3093420
Giving up?!?!?! You must be crazy!! It's all the problems that we have all experienced that make us better hobbiest's!! And when something happens, we learn what to do and what not to do and we are able to share those experiences!!
Never give up!!

LOL. I used to be like you, but the cost factor and trouble starts wearing down on you. And the return factor starts slowing down. I guess that's a part of being human. But thanks for encouragement.
 
flower

flower

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I don't mean to sound, well mean...shouldn't the Childs parents foot the bill for the damage junior caused? At least half...children shouldn't be throwing things in the house. I am sure the parents were very apologetic but the damage is going to be costly having to have a custom piece of UV glass cut to size...if it can even be done, you may have to replace the whole unit.
 
meowzer

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3093453

I don't mean to sound, well mean...shouldn't the Childs parents foot the bill for the damage junior caused? At least half...children shouldn't be throwing things in the house. I am sure the parents were very apologetic but the damage is going to be costly having to have a custom piece of UV glass cut to size...if it can even be done, you may have to replace the whole unit.
It's not mean...but come on...good luck
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3093460
It's not mean...but come on...good luck
I always had to pay when my little dears damaged peoples stuff...Even toys, my children would do without that new toy they wanted because I had to pour my cash into replacing the toy they broke while visiting a friend.
A couple of times of not getting a new toy and my darlings learned to value other peoples stuff. I made a big deal out of that toy they would have gotten, if only I could have afforded it...
That rule goes for my grandbabies too.
 
meowzer

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3093502
I always had to pay when my little dears damaged peoples stuff...Even toys, my children would do without that new toy they wanted because I had to pour my cash into replacing the toy they broke while visiting a friend.
A couple of times of not getting a new toy and my darlings learned to value other peoples stuff. I made a big deal out of that toy they would have gotten, if only I could have afforded it...
That rule goes for my grandbabies too.
Let me tell you...when my 4 were little I could take them into a china shop and not worry...My grandkids...LOL...are not even ALLOWED in my fish room

they are monsters....do parents these days not teach their kids anything
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3093522
Let me tell you...when my 4 were little I could take them into a china shop and not worry...My grandkids...LOL...are not even ALLOWED in my fish room

they are monsters....do parents these days not teach their kids anything

My little Andrew is the fish terror of wisconsin, he isn't allowed near my tank....however I can take the grandchildren anywhere..Mom and Dad can't, but I can.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3093539
My little Andrew is the fish terror of wisconsin, he isn't allowed near my tank....however I can take the grandchildren anywhere..Mom and Dad can't, but I can.
Makes ya wonder...LOL
 
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