Frequently
Asked Questions
- What is the difference between
the glass mirror and acrylic mirror?
- What is the difference between
convex the mirror and flat mirror?
- How do I select the proper size
mirror?
- Why should I choose a dome mirror?
- How do I select the right dome
mirror?
- Why should I choose Fred Silver products?
Mirrors made of glass or acrylic have virtually no difference
in reflective viewing or brilliance. Glass surfaces, because
of their hardness, are more resistant to surface scratching
than acrylic surfaces. Acrylic mirrors are shatterproof and lighter
than glass mirrors.
The convex mirror is curved outwards to provide a wider viewing
angle. They are used to reduce shoplifting in retail
stores and prevent factory intersection traffic accidents.
Flat mirrors are primarily used for viewing stationary objects.
As a guide to ordering, many customers use a
formula of 1 inch of mirror diameter for each foot of viewing
distance desired, noting that the larger the mirror has a more detailed reflected view. Therefore, a mirror
with a 13" diameter is used for viewing a distance
of up to 13 feet, a 26" diameter for viewing up
to 26 feet, and so on. Convex rectangular mirrors are well
suited for areas with low ceiling heights. (If you are
unsure of the size or type of mirror, please contact us.)
When properly positioned, one dome mirror can reflect the
same area as 2 or more conventional mirrors. It provids detection,
surveillance and accident prevention in stores, hospitals,
factories, warehouses at any type of intersection.
Our 360° Full Dome Mirror
(is a full sphere cut in half) can be suspended from the ceiling or attached
directly to the ceiling for 4-way intersections. Our
180°
Half Dome mounts to wall or ceiling for 3-way "T"
intersections, and our
90° Quarter
Dome mounts to ceiling or wall, for 2-way "L"
intersections.
Fred Silver & Company, Inc. is a pioneer in convex detection
mirrors since its founding in 1937 and has maintained an
enviable reputation for their quality and integrity. Contact
us to find your nearest distributor to order.
Fred Silver and Company is available to answer
your questions Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Please contact
us online, by phone, fax or mail:
Fred Silver &
Company, Inc.
106 West Ohio Avenue
P.O. Box 972
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Toll-free:
1-800-322-5929
Phone: 740-392-4003 Fax: 740-397-1198
e-mail:
info@fredsilver.com