Re: [TCML] parker globe for sale

[Frank <fxrays@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Because of stupid lawsuits, a lot of vendors coat glass with a 
plastic film in the event the glass is broken, the film prevents 
loose pieces of glass from flying around and possibly injuring someone.
Automobile glass is a good example, there is a plastic film 
sandwiched between 2 layers of glass. If the window is broken the 
glass grazes and remains stuck to the plastic instead of all over.
Frank

At 03:42 PM 8/23/2009 -0400, you wrote:
> That is actually unfortunate, if it was plastic that could have been 
> great for hobbyists like myself looking for less expensive 
> alternatives; oh well, back to solder glass...
>
> Scott Bogard.
>
> Ed Phillips wrote:
> >    Related to "plastic bulb" of RS plasma globe.  My observation 
> > is correct but misleading.  On closer inspection the outside of 
> > the globe is indeed glass but covered with a thin coating of 
> > plastic, just enough to show a scratch and make the bulb "feel 
> > warmer than glass" because of the lower thermal 
> > conductivity.  Should have kept my mouth shut!
> >
> > Ed
> >
> > Ed Phillips wrote:
> >
> > >    I can scratch it with the tip of an Exacto knife.  I was 
> > > surprised too when I bought it.  No model # on it.
> > > Ed
> > >
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