Magnetic Fly Screens
Submitted: Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 12:19
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Stan2.8D
I need to make some fly screens for my Delica camper van, to go on the outside of the windows and sliding door.
For a good seal I am guessing at some sort of roll of magnetic tape sewn into the edge of the mesh. Does anyone know if such a thing exists, if it would work and where I could get it from?
thanks
Reply By: Shaker - Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 12:25
Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 12:25
My Vista RV Crossover has a magnetic flyscreen on the main door.
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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 12:43
Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 12:43
If you go to a commercial printer you should be able to buy the magnetic material that is used for fridge magnets and vehicle signs etc. When we bought some we had to buy half a metre and it was I think about 750mm wide. You can easily cut it into strips and attach it to fireglass mesh with silastic.
WE made some for our Troopy's front door windows and they have worked
well. We used strips about 2cm wide - its not strongly magnetic so you need a bit of width in the strips to get them to stay attached.
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Val
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Follow Up By: Stan2.8D - Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 13:38
Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 13:38
Did you find it necessary to attach a complete ring of magnet to keep the mossies from
getting in between the gaps?
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Follow Up By: Member - John and Val - Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 13:45
Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 13:45
We put strips all around. I think it is probably better that way.
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 12:44
Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 12:44
Stan,
Check Jaycar website "Flexible Adhesive Magnetic Rubber Strip" LM-1612 (15mm x 500mm x2mm - $5.95; 20+ - $4.75)
No affiliation etc
Bob.
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Reply By: desray (WA - Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 13:12
Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 13:12
E-bay Item number: 320718333639 3 Feet Long Rubber Flexible Magnetic Tape
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Reply By: Stan2.8D - Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 13:57
Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 13:57
Thanks everyone, for the quick and helpful responses.
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 22:50
Monday, Sep 26, 2011 at 22:50
I never heard of these magnetic fly screens, do the flies stick to them, might have to get me some.
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