Small gap in between sliding door of enclosure

[nintendont]

The search function sucks because I saw this question just a few days ago and now I cant find the info I need. Now I have a small gap from the thermo probe going into the enclosure that I want answers for...the EXACT SAME problem as someone else just recently. Can someone please point me in the direction of that thread?
thanks

 

[Stuart]

You mean this thread? http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/general-reptile-discussion-42/python-escape-196863/

 

[nintendont]

Yup that is defs it. Cheers

 

[mad_at_arms]

Snipercap can you find me a thread about some coloured tubs that had a clear panel on the front that would be ideal for geckos?
I remember a post stating they were available at target.

 

[Stuart]

Snipercap can you find me a thread about some coloured tubs that had a clear panel on the front that would be ideal for geckos?
I remember a post stating they were available at target.

Playing catch up at work mate, I'll have an in depth look later this Arvo if it suits?

 

[Ozzie Python]

your enclosure glass or timber?

if timber just drill a small hole where you want the probe and poke it through. if it's glass i have no solution as i don't use them.

 

[nintendont]

timber...but the probe is about 3X the thickness of the actual wire so there would still be a gap once fed through...

 

[RedFox]

You could fill up the gap with silicon to hold.the cord in place.

 

[bigjoediver]

If worried about the hole being too big go to an electronics shop ( ie Jaycar or similar) and get a rubber grommet or a cable gland fitting.

 

[nintendont]

You could fill up the gap with silicon to hold.the cord in place.

i'll probs end up doing this and disguising the probe with an artificial vine...but I did want to try not making too many permanent changes with the enclosure. Ill just have to bite the bullet. If in this instance i did silicon the gap...does the wood need to be sealed also or does the silicon do the same job stopping moisture/wood rot?

 

[RedFox]

The silicon will waterproof it.

 

[Bluetongue1]

BigJoe has it. The silicon will also make it hard to get out if you want tochange things. Seal the hole with an artists' brush and 2 or 3 coats of acrylic paint or polyurethane resin or the like. If the grommet is the correct size it will probably exclude moisture anyway and is no major drama to remove.

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