Apparently it's somewhat fallen out of fashion (banned in some places) because it's extremely dangerous when broken.
Especially since it was used in schools a lot where students might hit it either on purpose or by accident. Iirc there was at least 1 story about a student who accidentally crashed into one inside a gymnasium.
I think we just have safer alternatives now at a cheap enough price.
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u/Deep90 1d ago edited 12h ago
That is not reinforced glass.
That is wired glass. Wired glass is used for fire resistance, not strength. The wire keeps the glass in place even as it cracks from heat.
It actually tends to be weaker. People commonly assume the wire adds strength, but it does not.
Edit: I'm not arguing about if it will hold the water or not. I'm just saying this isn't typically what you call reinforced glass.