I had stopped using those Steel or Stainless steel casing Hexagon tweeters ever since lightning destroyed my amplifiers and all tweeters in my Swiftlet Farm. The casing metal materials are good electric conductor and it attracts lightning. I have encountered few occasions where the whole farm wiring system has to be rewired again.
To prevent lightning from striking again, now I use a Hexagonal tweeter that I designed, the top of this new DIY Plastic Hexagon tweeter is made of plastic material which doesn't conduct electric current. It is cost effective, easy to DIY, tweeters last longer and I don't have to worry about lightning anymore.
我早就停止使用那些鋼或不銹鋼外殼六角形的高音了，自從那次閃電摧毀了我的放大器和我燕屋農場裏所有的高音揚聲器之後。外殼金屬材料是良好的電導體，而且它還吸引了閃電。我遇過了幾次，整個燕屋農場裏的電線系統不得不再次重新安排。
為防止閃電再次擊中，現在我使用我自己設計的六角形高音，這個新的塑膠DIY六角形高音的頂部是採用塑膠材料，不會導電。它是符合成本，容易DIY，高音揚聲器可以持續更長的時間，還有我不必擔心再次被閃電擊中。
Ever since I used this DIY Plastic Hexagon tweeter I have no short-circuit problem. Surprising this DIY Plastic Hexagon tweeter last many years. Now all my Swiftlet farms are using them. I don't have any tweeter damage problem because the tweeters are hidden under, protected and covered by the plastic top. Because of this it has a longer life span. They are not exposed to Sun and Rain. I often hear people complaining about tweeters of normal Hex," they easily spoilt and damaged and have to be replaced every few months". I had faced the same problem but now no more. The main issue is water and heat. Inside a tweeter there are two components, paper and copper plated plate which are very sensitive to water and heat. The paper cone once soaked with water will damage. Most if not all Hexagon tweeters are exposed to rain and sun directly because they don't have the top cover to protect them.. Some had even tried to use silicone glue, shrink wrappers, etc to protect it: By doing so it may prevent water from going into the paper cone but can't prevent the sun especially the powerful UV ray from penetrating into the tweeters and destroy the paper cone. Once the paper cone are damaged the tweeters are unable to produce sound.
After experiencing with so many Hexagon Tweeters from the market I find this DIY Plastic Hexagon tweeter the best. Cheap, easy to make, durable and made of plastic material that doesn't conduct electric current.
I am going to share with you how I DIY this Plastic Hexagon tweeter. It only takes 2 hours to make. I am going to show you step by step from material sourcing to completion of the whole DIY Plastic Hexagon tweeter. I guess this is the most comprehensive guide to DIY Hexagonal Tweeter had ever published. From here not only you could save lots of money but this DIY Plastic Hexagon tweeter is going to last you at least 2 years or more.
自從我開始使用這個DIY塑膠六角高音揚聲器，在也沒有出現短路的問題。令人驚奇的是，這個DIY塑膠六角高音揚聲器可以使用好幾年。現在我所有的燕屋農場都是使用它們。我沒有任何高音揚聲器被損害的問題，因為高音揚聲器被隱藏在下面、 被保護和被塑膠槃蓋招。因爲這樣使它變得更場的使用壽命。它們沒有受到日曬和雨淋。我常常聽到別人抱怨六角裏面的普通高音揚聲器，"它們很容易爛和損壞，必須每幾個月更換"。我也是遇到同樣的問題，但是現在沒有了。主要的問題是水和熱。一台高音揚聲器裡面有兩個元件、
紙張和銅鍍的板，這兩樣對水和熱都是非常敏感的。紙張一旦被吸了水會造成損害。大多數六角形高音揚聲器如果不是全部都是在暴露在外面被雨淋和直接的太陽，因為它們沒有頂蓋來保護它們。一些人甚至試圖使用矽酮膠、
收縮包裝等等來保護它。這樣做它可以防止水進入紙盆，但卻不能防止太陽，特別是強大的紫外射線穿透到高音揚聲器和銷毀紙盆。一旦紙盆被摧潰了，高音揚聲器也就無法產生聲音。
經歷這麼多從市場可以買到六角形高音揚聲器的經驗，我覺得這個DIY塑膠六角形高音揚聲器是最好的。便宜、
容易製作、 持久和塑膠材料，不會進行導電。
我要與你分享我如何DIY這個塑膠六角形高音揚聲器。它只需要2個小時的時間。我要示範給你看從材料採購到完成的整個DIY塑膠六角形高音揚聲器的步驟。我想這是我有始以來最完整的DIY六角形高音揚聲器音的綜合指南。從這裡你不但可以省下很多錢，但是這個DIY六角形高音揚聲器至少可以用上2年或更長的時間。
This tray is available in most Supermarket or kitchenware shops. The picture is a 14" tray. It is just nice for five 2x6" tweeters. If you want to have 6 or 8 tweeters you need a bigger tray. I prefer this 14" tray. There are many types of tray in the market, get those that are soft and flexible ( not too soft). It will make working easier. Higher quality ones are better, I prefer those "Made in Malaysia". ( Only cost Rm7.50).
這個盤子在大多數的超市或廚具商店供應都可以買得到。在照片裏的是14"的盤子。這是剛剛好按的上五個2x6"的高音揚聲器。如果你想要按上6或8個高音揚聲器，那麽你需要一個更大的盤子。我比較喜歡這個14"的盤子。在市場上有許多類型的盤子，買那些比較柔軟而有彈性的（也不會太軟的那些）。它會使工作更加容易。更高品質的是更好的，我比較喜歡那些"馬來西亞製造"。（成本只是Rm7.50）。
They should be a 45 dg drop-off at the edge so water will not slip back into the tray.
它們應該是有45度的邊緣，這使水不會滑回入盤子。
28mm Hole-saw for making holes in the middle of the Tray
使用28毫米的孔鋸在盤子中間開一個洞
使用28毫米的孔鋸在盤子中間開一個洞
15mm PVC socket with nuts. It is for water tank use as you could see 2 pieces of rubber washer. The rubber washers is to prevent leakage
15毫米的PVC插座和螺母。這是那些用在水池裏的，正如您可以看到2個塑膠的墊圈。塑膠墊圈是防止洩漏的。
15毫米的PVC插座和螺母。這是那些用在水池裏的，正如您可以看到2個塑膠的墊圈。塑膠墊圈是防止洩漏的。
8 mm Button head Screws. I ran out of S.Steel screw. S. Steel screws are recommended
8毫米按鈕頭螺釘。我不銹鋼拉絲螺絲用完了。不銹鋼螺絲是被推薦的。
5 pieces of 2x6" Tweeters
5個2x6"的高音揚聲器。
I am going to make a 5 tweeters DIY Plastic Hexagon tweeter. I am using the 2x6" normal tweeters. It is up to you what tweeters you want to use. It is your preference. You may use those that have capacitors or coils.
Place tweeters on the tray adjust them until you are satisfied with the arrangement. Make sure all are proportionate, with at least a few inches of space in front of the mouth of the tweeters. This is to prevent rainwater and UV ray reaching the mouth of the tweeters.
我要做一個DIY5頭的塑膠6角形高音揚聲器。我使用的2x6"的普通的高音揚聲器。您可以選擇你想要使用什麼類型的高音揚聲器。它是您的選擇。您可以使用那些具有電容器或線圈的。
把高音揚聲器放在盤子上，調整它們直到你滿意它的安排。請確保所有都相稱，至少在高音揚聲器的口有幾寸的空間。這是為了防止雨水和紫外線進入到高音揚聲器的口。
Now mark all the tweeters.
現在把所有的高音揚聲器標記。
Use a marker pen to re-mark them ( on the pencil line)
使用標記筆來重新標記它們（在鉛筆的線上）
使用標記筆來重新標記它們（在鉛筆的線上）
I use 1-1/2 " (width) ceiling wood panel and cut them into 6". There are available at hardware shops.
我使用了1-1/2"(寬度)的天花板木面板，並且把它們鋸開成6"。可以從五金店裏買得到。
我使用了1-1/2"(寬度)的天花板木面板，並且把它們鋸開成6"。可以從五金店裏買得到。
I sand them down
我把它們打滑。
Mark again the final places where they are going to be held by screws
再次最後標記它們應該在哪持有螺釘的地方。
再次最後標記它們應該在哪持有螺釘的地方。
This is what it should look like
它應該就是這個樣子。
Spray them with black paint. This is a heat resistant black paint. To protect the woods from UV.
把他們噴上黑漆。這是耐熱的黑漆。保護這個木板免受紫外線。
Drill 2 holes on the tray at the back of all red lines about 2-3 mm from the red lines. The ceiling wood panels are going to sit here
在盤子的後面鑽2的洞，從紅線約2-3毫米的地方。木板就是要安裝在這裡。
Now you can see the Hole-Saw in action
現在您可以看到孔鋸在行動中。
This is how it looks like. A hole in middle of the tray
就是這個樣子。在盤子的中間開了一個洞。
就是這個樣子。在盤子的中間開了一個洞。
Screw the tray and the ceiling wood panel together , make sure all are properly aligned.
再將木板鎖在盤子，請確保所有正確對齊。
Do not overtighten
勿過度鎖緊。
The screws hold the ceiling wood panel and the tray together. Isn't this easy....? If you can own and manage a Swiftlet farm then this is damn easy.
螺絲把木板和盤子鎖在一起。那是不是很簡單......嗎？如果你可以擁有和管理一個燕屋農場，這就更加容易了。
Screw the Tweeter onto the ceiling wood panel
把高音揚聲器安裝在板木上。
Here you have a completed set of tweeters attached to the Tray. Next step is to connect the tweeter wires.
現在你有一整套已完成的高音揚聲器附在盤子上。下一步是將高音揚聲器的電線連接上。
現在你有一整套已完成的高音揚聲器附在盤子上。下一步是將高音揚聲器的電線連接上。
From the side view, a 2-3" gap is to prevent water and sunlight from getting into the mouth of the tweeters.
從側面看，2-3"的差距是爲了防止水和陽光進中高音揚聲器的口。
PVC socket is installed .The rubber washer is for preventing water sipping in the hole.
PVC插座被安裝。塑膠的墊圈是為防止水倒流入洞裡。
All wiring has been connected.
所有的電線被連接上。
For the pole, I use a 1/2 " GI pipe. A hole is drilled about 5-6" from the top of the GI pipe
關於欄杆，我使用了一個1/2"GI管道。從GI管的頂部5-6"的地方鑽了一個洞。
The wire that will be connected to the External Amplifier is inserted into the hole and come out at the other end at the bottom
將連接到外部放大器的電線是插入孔裏，在底部的另一端出來。
A nice clean look. No wire outside the GI pole
清潔美麗的外觀。沒有電線在GI欄杆的外面。
You may use a cable tie to secure the wire properly. Use epoxy to glue the GI to the PVC socket.
你可以使用電纜紮帶妥善保護電線。也可以使用環氧膠來黏PVC插座在GI欄杆。
你可以使用電纜紮帶妥善保護電線。也可以使用環氧膠來黏PVC插座在GI欄杆。
Tested with water. Sprayed with water from the top and the side none of the Tweeters affected.
進行水測試。用水從頂部和側面噴灑，沒有一個高音揚聲器受到影響。
Here is how it looks like after 2 hours work. It's really worth doing it. DIY is different, the feeling is different. When you see birds hanging on this DIY Plastic Hexagonal tweeter your happiness is beyond explainable. Because you made it yourself, that is the difference.
So there you go , the DIY Plastic Hexagonal tweeter , easy to make, cheap and lasting.
The cost involved:
1) 14" tray : Rm 7.50
2) PVC socket : Rm 2.50
3) Ceiling wood panel : Rm 2.20 ( 8 ft)
4) GI pipe 4ft (1/2") : Rm 10.00
5) 5 pcs Tweeters :Rm 6.00
6) Black paint : Rm 6.00
7) Screws : Rm 1.00
Total :RM 35.20
( Wire, hole saw and joints are from my Bh, )
Should you have any question you could always call or email me.
Good Swiftlet Farming All!
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經過2個小時之後看起來就是這樣。它真的是值得去做。DIY是不同的，感覺也是不同的。當你看到燕子挂在這個DIY塑膠六角形高音揚聲器上，你的興奮是超出可辯明的。因為是你自己做的，這就是它的不同。
就是這樣了，DIY塑膠六角形高音揚聲器，容易製作，便宜和持久。
所需的費用：
1） 14"盤子： Rm
7.50
2） PVC插座： Rm 2.50
3） 天花木板： Rm 2.20 （8英尺）
4） GI管4英尺1/2"）： Rm 10.00
5） 5個高音揚聲器： Rm
6.00
6） 黑漆： Rm 6.00
7） 螺絲： Rm 1.00
總數： RM 35.20
(電線、 孔鋸和關節是從我的燕屋農場的)
如果您有任何問題，您可以打電話或發電子郵件給我。
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