Beautiful! The care and time you took with this is reflected in the final beauty. Although it was a kit, I would be surprised if you were not some form of engineer. Great job.
I agree - its great - but you are showing your age! I like music from my teens - using them as backing tracks. Shame more people don't, but it prevents youtubers monetizing their channel - something I'm not too fussed about.
It was built over several weeks, but the frame construction went up is 2 days - very quick once you've traced and read the instructions (those took months to trace online!).
I wouldn't want to do this again - seriously back breaking work and so very time consuming. 108 separate windows - clean (6mins),install 3mins working flat out -very boring!
Hi there Robert, really impressed with your work, the dome looks great. I Just brought one yesterday and will attempt to build the frame only today, untill we can decide where in the garden to place it before adding the glass. Is there any way i can contact you please for some help. Thank you Adam
Hi. Door still being repaired. Its a sliding mechanism, and I would call it wind proof, but not airtight. The seals are flush metal sections without rubber seals.
always best to measure twice and cut once! :) but in this case, all materials(except the glass was complete (mostly), and so it was more a jigsaw puzzle of find the right piece each time!
This is really helpful- I have just purchased one from Facebook. Did you have to dismantle it? Any tips for putting it back together? Unfortunately there’s no instruction manual with the one I’ve bought. Cheers!
if I can find my instructions, I'd happily scan them for you. Be aware that there may be several variants of each model, and the documentation didn't quite keep up with all the changes. My instructions were materially wrong with some of the strut sizes, and by inference this also changes the glass sizes too, and led to a lot of confusion. I bought mine pre-dismantled. I needed 27 new glass plates, as there were some difficulties in the dismantling. If you are dismantling, then I would strongly suggest that you mark each strut with a numbering system with a selfie marker and take lots of pictures. Probably buy some new nuts and bolts (M4 i think, Stainless steel.). Mine needed new new seals as the old ones had rotted. and I have needed 48 tubes of silicone LM sealant for the glass. Nice project - -very strong, but needs a very level base! Take your time to dismantle - it will probably take 2 full days. The original family business that made these sold it onto another company, but many of the staff were retained. There may be some spare parts available for some of these models. Best of luck - kindest regards, Rob
@@robertjones5395 thank you so much for your response! I would be incredibly grateful if you were able to scan and send me a copy of your instructions. And thank you for all the other information, so very helpful!
LM glazers silicone adhesive to provide a soft cushion away from the metal frame, then place the glass on. Then the glass is fixed in place by a glazer strip which clips onto the metal fame and traps the glass inplace. The whole thing is become watertight and the glass will not budge.
Hi Robert, it looks like you did a great job with the Solardome! I've recently acquired one myself, same model. i can see you referring to instructions when erecting it, i don't suppose i could have a copy of those instructions please? a photo would be sufficient, just to aid in erection. I did myself a short video when i was dismantling, but original instructions would be better no doubt. many thanks.
Hi Robert at 12.39 on your video you added a black strip on the outside on the triangle. Would you please be able to tell me what it is called……..is it a silicone rubber gasket? Thank you
They are called coping strips. They have a t-profile(as view side on), they clamp onto the cross members of the main structure and over lap with the glazing on each side, and help to hold the glass in place. I also squirted LM glazers silicon sealant along the cross members on each side just before placing the glass into position. This ensures a near air tight seal, and no metal/glass contact, which should help towards removing the risk of glass cracking from expansion differences between the glass and aluminum frame.
For a closer look of the coping strips - see 18:12-18:35. The coping is in place on the frames and it shows that the gray/black coping. The grey material is UV stablised uPVC, the black edge is a rubberized material and is bonded to the coping are supplied. The rubber material forms a good seal on its own.
3mm horticultural glass/float glass. The structure will take 4mm. Toughened glass would have been a 40% more cost, and isn't necessary. I've had a football kicked against the side, and it was fine!
O vidro foi cortado em tamanho usando um modelo, depois inserido do lado de fora. Tiras de cobertura foram aplicadas nas bordas do triângulo pelo lado de fora, prendendo assim o vidro firmemente no lugar.
Hi Robert, great video. We have the same model and I need to replace the glass in the sliding door; it doesn’t appear that the glass can be inserted like the other panels and wondered if you’d encountered the same problem? Do the instructions show how the door could be disassembled to insert the glass? Many thanks!
Hi, yes i did encounter a few problems in replacing the glass in the doors. I eventually worked out the only way was to drill out the pot rivets and dismantle the sections. The door only disassembles half way with screws, allowing two sections. I finished it, and then it felt over in the wind and smashed the glass, so I get to do it all over again! maybe i'll video what I do for you. but don't expect it too soon, i've got loads of other projects on the go. But I suggest that you purchase a pot-riviter set. best of luck!
Oh wow, blasted wind! I can imagine you might have cursed a little! A pot-riveter sounds like a top tip, I had thought that might be the only way though was hoping an easier option might be available. If you do a video I’d be interested to see it, in the meantime good luck with your other projects.
Hi Robert Can you help ? Bought a solar dome delux 1a on eBay.Havent got any instructions to reassemble and it’s killing me! Could you copy your plans and send them to me? Will happily pay any costs involved. Many thanks Nev
if you are happy to post up your email, once received I will take it down again to throw the BOTS off, and (once I've scanned the destructions - I'll send them to you.)
@@robertjones5395 Hi Robert,your videogave me the name of manufacturer ,so I phoned them and within minutes they sent me a pdf with instructions. Your kind offer is much appreciated but no longer needed . Thanks again, Nev.
@@nevillehooker1877 best of luck with you build. Be aware that this model have several revisions, and not all were reflected in these instructions! It become a puzzle for a while.
Beautiful! The care and time you took with this is reflected in the final beauty. Although it was a kit, I would be surprised if you were not some form of engineer. Great job.
Thankyou for your kind words. I'm an amateur engineer in my spare time! :)
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Just bought this exact model , so glad I found this video ,thank you
glad you like it. its been fun to do.
Awesome build!
Awesome build
Verry beautifull project.
Love this dome!
Hi Robert...too much job....you're very clever.... greetings from Acapulco, Mexico...thaks, I enjoyed...¡
thank you for your kind words.
Realy nice work ....
Thank you! Cheers!
Radio Killed the Video Star... Great Theme music :)
I agree - its great - but you are showing your age! I like music from my teens - using them as backing tracks. Shame more people don't, but it prevents youtubers monetizing their channel - something I'm not too fussed about.
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Amateur astronomer as well. Very cool.
Yes. But that project is moving very slowly. I have plans for a different channel for those vids
change clothes must be different day...loved to work so much thought i'd just tear it down and do it again!
It was built over several weeks, but the frame construction went up is 2 days - very quick once you've traced and read the instructions (those took months to trace online!).
I wouldn't want to do this again - seriously back breaking work and so very time consuming. 108 separate windows - clean (6mins),install 3mins working flat out -very boring!
Hi there Robert, really impressed with your work, the dome looks great. I Just brought one yesterday and will attempt to build the frame only today, untill we can decide where in the garden to place it before adding the glass. Is there any way i can contact you please for some help. Thank you Adam
Can you please share what kind of struts you are using and hiw did you insulate the glasses farme
Hi, could please let me know where you sourced the actual instructions/manual from?
originally came with the purchase.
Thanks for this interesting video, could you share more details of pipe profil and connections, how the door openning? that's airproof?
Hi. Door still being repaired. Its a sliding mechanism, and I would call it wind proof, but not airtight. The seals are flush metal sections without rubber seals.
do you measure or wing it? Lovely and inspire
always best to measure twice and cut once! :) but in this case, all materials(except the glass was complete (mostly), and so it was more a jigsaw puzzle of find the right piece each time!
This is really helpful- I have just purchased one from Facebook. Did you have to dismantle it? Any tips for putting it back together? Unfortunately there’s no instruction manual with the one I’ve bought. Cheers!
if I can find my instructions, I'd happily scan them for you. Be aware that there may be several variants of each model, and the documentation didn't quite keep up with all the changes. My instructions were materially wrong with some of the strut sizes, and by inference this also changes the glass sizes too, and led to a lot of confusion. I bought mine pre-dismantled. I needed 27 new glass plates, as there were some difficulties in the dismantling. If you are dismantling, then I would strongly suggest that you mark each strut with a numbering system with a selfie marker and take lots of pictures. Probably buy some new nuts and bolts (M4 i think, Stainless steel.). Mine needed new new seals as the old ones had rotted. and I have needed 48 tubes of silicone LM sealant for the glass. Nice project - -very strong, but needs a very level base! Take your time to dismantle - it will probably take 2 full days. The original family business that made these sold it onto another company, but many of the staff were retained. There may be some spare parts available for some of these models.
Best of luck - kindest regards, Rob
And you will needs lots of glass cleaner and hot water! I ended up using Stanley knife blades to clean the muck off them.
@@robertjones5395 thank you so much for your response! I would be incredibly grateful if you were able to scan and send me a copy of your instructions. And thank you for all the other information, so very helpful!
Can you get in touch , could you scan the instructions for me too ?
Excellent video!
Is there a link to the company who took over the original manufacturer?
solardome industries
How did you attach/fix the glass to it?
LM glazers silicone adhesive to provide a soft cushion away from the metal frame, then place the glass on. Then the glass is fixed in place by a glazer strip which clips onto the metal fame and traps the glass inplace. The whole thing is become watertight and the glass will not budge.
@@robertjones5395 thankyou 😀
Hi Robert, it looks like you did a great job with the Solardome! I've recently acquired one myself, same model. i can see you referring to instructions when erecting it, i don't suppose i could have a copy of those instructions please? a photo would be sufficient, just to aid in erection. I did myself a short video when i was dismantling, but original instructions would be better no doubt. many thanks.
sure. i'll need an email, but will obviously not leave up here for long.
@@robertjones5395 hi Robert, just checking if you got my email or if it was removed. thanks
Hi Robert at 12.39 on your video you added a black strip on the outside on the triangle. Would you please be able to tell me what it is called……..is it a silicone rubber gasket?
Thank you
They are called coping strips. They have a t-profile(as view side on), they clamp onto the cross members of the main structure and over lap with the glazing on each side, and help to hold the glass in place. I also squirted LM glazers silicon sealant along the cross members on each side just before placing the glass into position. This ensures a near air tight seal, and no metal/glass contact, which should help towards removing the risk of glass cracking from expansion differences between the glass and aluminum frame.
For a closer look of the coping strips - see 18:12-18:35. The coping is in place on the frames and it shows that the gray/black coping. The grey material is UV stablised uPVC, the black edge is a rubberized material and is bonded to the coping are supplied. The rubber material forms a good seal on its own.
Could you please tell me what you used for the windows and door, Was it plexiglass or toughened glass?. Thank you.
3mm horticultural glass/float glass. The structure will take 4mm. Toughened glass would have been a 40% more cost, and isn't necessary. I've had a football kicked against the side, and it was fine!
@@robertjones5395 , thank you very much. You have been most helpful.
Could you give us the dimensions.? Also what I’d of clear material are you adding to the triangles?
3mm float glass was used. The structure was designed to support 4mm glass. Dimension posted in the comments.
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Os vidros?
O vidro foi cortado em tamanho usando um modelo, depois inserido do lado de fora. Tiras de cobertura foram aplicadas nas bordas do triângulo pelo lado de fora, prendendo assim o vidro firmemente no lugar.
I think I would have gotten a battery powered caulking gun..
:) and I wish I had!
Hi Robert, great video. We have the same model and I need to replace the glass in the sliding door; it doesn’t appear that the glass can be inserted like the other panels and wondered if you’d encountered the same problem?
Do the instructions show how the door could be disassembled to insert the glass?
Many thanks!
Hi, yes i did encounter a few problems in replacing the glass in the doors. I eventually worked out the only way was to drill out the pot rivets and dismantle the sections. The door only disassembles half way with screws, allowing two sections. I finished it, and then it felt over in the wind and smashed the glass, so I get to do it all over again! maybe i'll video what I do for you. but don't expect it too soon, i've got loads of other projects on the go. But I suggest that you purchase a pot-riviter set. best of luck!
Oh wow, blasted wind! I can imagine you might have cursed a little!
A pot-riveter sounds like a top tip, I had thought that might be the only way though was hoping an easier option might be available.
If you do a video I’d be interested to see it, in the meantime good luck with your other projects.
Pity No any zoom on anything, any detail
Cuál es el diámetro ?
Diámetro de 3,95 m.
Área interna 12.25m2
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I make the floor area 11.3 m2, volume 21 m3. You did a great job of refurbishing it.
Video killed the radio star boom town rats
Buggles = Video killed the radio star (c1979).
Where can I buy it?
www.solardome.co.uk/dome-range/glasshouses/haven/
Hi Robert
Can you help ? Bought a solar dome delux 1a on eBay.Havent got any instructions to reassemble and it’s killing me! Could you copy your plans and send them to me? Will happily pay any costs involved. Many thanks Nev
if you are happy to post up your email, once received I will take it down again to throw the BOTS off, and (once I've scanned the destructions - I'll send them to you.)
@@robertjones5395 Hi Robert,your videogave me the name of manufacturer ,so I phoned them and within minutes they sent me a pdf with instructions. Your kind offer is much appreciated but no longer needed . Thanks again, Nev.
@@nevillehooker1877 best of luck with you build. Be aware that this model have several revisions, and not all were reflected in these instructions! It become a puzzle for a while.
show the detail.
la struttura mi piace ma non si capisce come la realizza, il video non serve a niente.
Mi dispiace, non posso accontentare tutte le persone tutto il tempo. Forse ti piacerebbe guardare qualcosa altrove. .