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Review on ๐Ÿ“Ž Universal Zilla Spring Clip Mount - Adjustable Size for Optimal SEO by Amanda Johnson

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Works for all types of devices. Difficult to use with Exo Terra screens but retrofittable

I buy these for all of our terrariums to combat our inquisitive cat and feral dog and I suspect they will come in handy when we have our next earthquake. It's also good that we don't have to remove the hot bulbs from above every time we open the lid. While they're great for heavy screens, they don't seem designed for the thinner, window-like screens that many companies (including Exo Terra) use for their terrariums. The spacing between the wires on the cap is the same as the wire gauge Zilla uses for its springs, making installation difficult. Since the spring clamps put a lot of stress on the lid to keep the light in place, the screen can also chip easily. To get around this we either use pieces of circuit board or large diameter washers under the screen and attach clips to them. Both solutions dissipate the pressure over a large area so that the screen is not damaged (see photo). We also modify the spring clips so we can attach the LED strips and light domes together with single and double domes. I also included her photos. While they're well made and durable, I generally like them to come in multiple packs - they get pricey (especially for that) if you have multiple terrariums (we use an average of four kits per aquarium) - and they can be one a little expensive. more user friendly. I will definitely be buying more as needed as I consider them a necessary accessory.

Pros
  • Several competitors
Cons
  • unreliable