Rack rat done!

[WmHrbst]

Finally had some spare time to build my rat rack, just wanted to share with you guys
Any questions, or advice feel free! I am new to breeding rats so any help would be great!

[oskyle1567]

Looks real good Great job!

[John1982]

Great job, building one of these is on my todo list!

[WmHrbst]

Thank you

[Pampho85]

Looks really nice! I don't think I can make a rack like that, I'm not much of a handy man. Haha.

[SinCityBPs]

Looks very well done!

My only advice... Spend the money to get the valves/parts for an automatic or gravity watering system. Huge time saver... I know people that gave up on rat breeding because they were tired of changing the bottles every day or so, replacing ones that leak, etc. In the long run, you will be much happier.

[Coleslaw007]

Niiice job. I want to build our next rack but I'm kinda scared to do it.... Not super experienced at carpentry.

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[WmHrbst]

Ive been looking at them. Any advice on the best place to get one? If you get a chance any help on setting one up would be great!

[SinCityBPs]

I purchased my valves, clip holders, and bucket connection or water valve connection if you have a hose connection nearby can all be purchased online from bass equipment for $89 with shipping. I ordered a few extra valves and clips just in case, so it should be cheaper if you just buy the 6 you need. (edstrom is the maker and another site you can buy from, but I think they were a little more expensive. Not sure, as it has been a little over a year now).

I purchased 10 of the edstrom variflow valves 3/16, 10 valve clips, 7 shut off valves (can get these at home depot cheaper), and 1 tank connector.

The tubing, angles, and t-splitters are all drip line sprinkler product available at home depot, as well as the hose guides I used to attach/hold the hose to the wood.

As for the actual setup. Once you have all the parts, it lays out pretty easily. Bass also has some pics to help, and I am sure there are a few DIYs on here that can help as well. Unfortunately, I didn't take pics through the process as I should have. I will see if I can find any to link to.

[SinCityBPs]

The forum is crawling for me right now, and my kids want to go see a movie that starts in 20 minutes, so I have to run. Will look for and post links tomorrow. Sorry. You can also search for rat automatic watering system, and I am sure you will be able to find a few results.

Good luck! I will follow up tomorrow.