Workforce resin racks and heating

[AdamF]

I have seen some video of these racks used instead of melamine. I am looking for some feedback.

1) Can you use flexwatt on them, and if so, do you need something to cover the grated side?

2) Are there any suggestions on how best to insulate to retain R value?

3) My room is rarely over 65 degrees so I am open to suggestions on the right combination of flexwatt for warm and cool sides of the enclosures.

Today I use flexwatt set at 95 with 75w heat lamps during the day, for my Vision display cages. At night, the warm spots stay at about 78, and all 3 BPs eat and digest perfectly

Feel free to share any input


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[The Serpent Merchant]

Honestly this type of rack isn't going to work for you. You need a enclosed rack like the ones sold by animal plastics & reptile basics. Even with these racks you are still going to have a hard time keeping the temperatures right.

To answer you questions:

Yes you can use flexwatt, as long as it is regulated by a thermostat you will not have any issues.

Something to cover the grated parts would be a good idea

Foam board insulation will help hold the heat in but this is a battle that you aren't going to win easily.

[adamjeffery]

i have a few of these racks and i will tell you this, unless they are used in a heated room they do not hold proper temps. i tries for a month to get the big rack to work in my basement and i just could not get it to stabilize. even after screwing foam board to the outside of it. they just are not designed for out uses
adam jeffery

[AdamF]

So what racks (without spending a fortune) would work?
Could I use oil filled heater near one of these to help with ambient temps?

[oskyle1567]

Animal Plastics is probably the best a cheapest. There currently on sale too!

[Slim]

Animal Plastics is probably the best

That point is highly debatable.