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09-26-2008, 10:06 PM

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I don't think normal glass does a good job in filtering out UV hence the UV filtered sunglasses etc..

Most sunglasses are plastic so they have to add the UV filter.

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09-26-2008, 10:13 PM

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"Low E Glass" is what I believe is suppose to be used. 3mm and usually tempered to prevent cracking from water splashing.

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