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Post by w8152 on Jun 27, 2011 9:13:20 GMT
ok do we think there is a minimum size for mesh holes?
I'm going to be using it on "windows" and the inside of door panels, the hole size is 1/4" x 1/4" so basically half a cm by half a cm...
My concern is IF they climb on it are the holes to small and they may get feet caught in it? unlikely to climb it due to positioning but you see where i am coming from.
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sam99
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Post by sam99 on Jun 27, 2011 12:57:11 GMT
That does sound like really small mesh and can understand your thought regarding their feet. Another concern would be whether a mesh that small will prevent you seeing clearly into the cage. I always find the smaller the mesh, the harder it is to see in as the metal kind of plays tricks on your eyes.
I use a 12mm mesh for the rats and degus which works fine and still means you can see in.
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Post by w8152 on Jul 1, 2011 15:26:12 GMT
are there any other opinions on this please, i'm at the stage where i need to either use it or find an alternative
Oh and how the hell can it be so d**n hard to find 20+ guage galv mesh to buy at less than £100 lol i only need about 6m x 1m
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Post by sam99 on Jul 1, 2011 15:44:23 GMT
I know you can buy rolls of aviary wire at most garden centres and DIY places for much cheaper than £100. (I think Wilkinsons do a 2m roll for under £10?
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sam99
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Post by sam99 on Jul 1, 2011 15:46:46 GMT
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Post by w8152 on Jul 4, 2011 13:45:25 GMT
the problem i have found is finding the correct guage wire, most stuff seems to be 10-13g which is about half what you need to stop the little buggers from biting through it. I'll take a look at the weblink cheers, think i looked before but cant remember now.
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