Fiber Optic Glass Block Applications

Mortar Joint Installation

Mount fiber optic cable directly between glass blocks. Use glass block without edge coating to allow for light transmission. Using double-sided adhesive, place fiber optic cable on the top of the row of glass block. Run a heavy bead of Mica’s Silicone Adhesive on both sides of cable, to encapsulate. Apply mortar to joint and set the block. At the end of the glass block wall, a channel will have to be created to hide the fiber cable where it passes from row to row. This channel must be a minimum of 2” deep to avoid kinking the fiber optic cable.

Back Lighting of Glass Blocks

Using 3/4” plywood, painted white, position plywood 3” to 6” behind glass block. Mount, the U-channel and fiber optic onto the plywood at the center point of each row of glass block, using adhesive and wood screws. To help keep fiber in place, run a bead of silicon inside the U-channel.

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The Illuminator

Specifications: Call or email us for the illuminator to suit your application.

Like all fiber optic installations, the illuminator can be housed away from the application in an easily accessible ventilated hatch or enclosure. A color wheel allows for color change, or a single color filter can be used if a constant color is preferred.

Ask us about illuminator options as well.