I called bomar and the parts are no longer availble from them , does anyone have experience in replacing a bomar hatch glass?? thanks Jeff
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22x22
this measures 22x22 flange to flange and 20 3/8x20 3/8 glass rounded on the corners and a slight bevel on top with a rubber gasket around the edge.
this measures 22x22 flange to flange and 20 3/8x20 3/8 glass rounded on the corners and a slight bevel on top with a rubber gasket around the edge.
Gasket or Caulk.
Jeff: I think that there may be caulking that is holding the plexiglass in place. You should check that out with Bomar. The easiest way to remove the existing plexiglass is to make a hole in the caulking and feed some 90# fishing line through the hole. Then you can tie the fishing line onto something to pull on and just cut out the port with the line. Hunter have have some advice on this too.
Jeff: I think that there may be caulking that is holding the plexiglass in place. You should check that out with Bomar. The easiest way to remove the existing plexiglass is to make a hole in the caulking and feed some 90# fishing line through the hole. Then you can tie the fishing line onto something to pull on and just cut out the port with the line. Hunter have have some advice on this too.
Lens replacement
is not that hard to do. After the old lens is removed you need to obtain a new piece from a commercial plastics supply house, they should be able to cut, rout and bevel the replacement lens from the old sample or from a pattern. Make sure to leave about 1/8" gap between the end of the lens and the frame. They will also probably sell the caulking silicone used, GE Ultraglaze II,black. After cleaning up all old residue, mask off areas as necessary and apply new silicone to both hatch frame and underside of lens trying not to trap any air bubbles. Use the tip of an old spoon to feather the silicone on top of the lens and remove excess when cured. Good luck.
is not that hard to do. After the old lens is removed you need to obtain a new piece from a commercial plastics supply house, they should be able to cut, rout and bevel the replacement lens from the old sample or from a pattern. Make sure to leave about 1/8" gap between the end of the lens and the frame. They will also probably sell the caulking silicone used, GE Ultraglaze II,black. After cleaning up all old residue, mask off areas as necessary and apply new silicone to both hatch frame and underside of lens trying not to trap any air bubbles. Use the tip of an old spoon to feather the silicone on top of the lens and remove excess when cured. Good luck.
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