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Many windows are double-paned. Just fill the gap with a transparent super-glue-like material, for high security areas.
The thief breaks a window and is coated with this super glue that causes them to stick on contact with just about anything (especially his own fingers). I guess that means it
has to react with air, so excuse the epoxy title, which may not exactly fit.
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or a nice, thick custard! |
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Cyanoacrillate is the adhesive you're thinking of, [lumpy]. Epoxies tend to be fairly opaque, and aren't air-catalysed. |
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Since most cyanoacrillates in their liquid form have good optical properties this might be practical. |
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..and since most cyanoacrillates are also anaerobic it might not. |
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[bristolz] the honey is a great idea for some rural areas. I can picture the thief being devoured by a passing bear. |
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Or a nice chemical which turns bright blue in the presence of air.... |
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Then again, you'll need to clean this crud off the windowsill. Perhaps it should react with the oil in human skin... or the fibers in clothing. |
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The reason the windows are double paned is for insulation. this will remove that insulative value. Sorry, bone. |
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[GC] you're assuming that the adhesive is
less insulating than a bubble of trapped
air. i'm sure you could use an adhesive
that insulated as well. |
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[tcarson] Air gaps are just about the best insulator out there. Solid or liquid stuff tends to transmit heat. |
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