Rack electronics

[Sevo]

OK, I am in the process of building my rack. I know each level will need some flexi watt heaters..
I know i need a temp control.. will one be ok?

What else do I need for each bin.. Do i need a probe in each bin?
Can you all give me a break down of what i need to buy for each bin . I am going to have a 8 bin rack. I want to make sure I have all of my stuff befor i get my snakes


thanks

[xdeus]

OK, I am in the process of building my rack. I know each level will need some flexi watt heaters..
I know i need a temp control.. will one be ok?

What else do I need for each bin.. Do i need a probe in each bin?
Can you all give me a break down of what i need to buy for each bin . I am going to have a 8 bin rack. I want to make sure I have all of my stuff befor i get my snakes

One thermostat is fine for the rack, with one probe. Most people tape it to the Flexwatt on one of the shelves, then adjust it accordingly so you get a nice gradient in the bins. It'll take a little while to dial it in, but after that you can just forget about it for the most part.

In addition to the thermostat, I'd recommend a digital dual probe thermometer like the Walmart Accurite (just one is all that's needed for the rack), two hides, and a water bowl for each cage. That's about it. Also, a temp gun is very handy for getting temps in all the cages at different locations. You can pick one up at tempgun.com for about $25.

[4Khan]

alright guys/gals...
I need this rack flex watt deal broken down for me Barney style!
pretend im from Mars and explain to me how a rack system would be set up including all the material I will need.

this way... I am up to date and ready to go incase I swtich to a rack and also anyone who has any questions has a playthrough as well!

it'll give you rack experts room to show off!!!

[xdeus]

alright guys/gals...
I need this rack flex watt deal broken down for me Barney style!
pretend im from Mars and explain to me how a rack system would be set up including all the material I will need.

this way... I am up to date and ready to go incase I swtich to a rack and also anyone who has any questions has a playthrough as well!

it'll give you rack experts room to show off!!!

Did you see my post on my quarantine rack below? It's not anything too fancy. I used a full sheet of Melamine (4'x8'), and about 10 feet of Flexwatt for a 5 shelf rack. I spaced the shelves by using a Sterilite tub and placing CDs underneath for a small gap to allow for easy sliding. Also, I used 1/8" hardboard for the back panel. What else did you want to know?

[Sevo]

One thermostat is fine for the rack, with one probe. Most people tape it to the Flexwatt on one of the shelves, then adjust it accordingly so you get a nice gradient in the bins. It'll take a little while to dial it in, but after that you can just forget about it for the most part.

In addition to the thermostat, I'd recommend a digital dual probe thermometer like the Walmart Accurite (just one is all that's needed for the rack), two hides, and a water bowl for each cage. That's about it. Also, a temp gun is very handy for getting temps in all the cages at different locations. You can pick one up at tempgun.com for about $25.

ok if you have only one probe how does it know the temp of all the racks.. sorry for the dumb question I am trying to get this figured in my head

Also, do i need a thermometer for each rack or does the dual probe take care of 2 racks?

thanks for your help

[xdeus]

ok if you have only one probe how does it know the temp of all the racks.. sorry for the dumb question I am trying to get this figured in my head

Also, do i need a thermometer for each rack or does the dual probe take care of 2 racks?

thanks for your help

Well, every shelf should be identical as far as construction and heating with the same amount of Flexwatt. Also, depending on how you constuct it, the flexwatt should be wired together so you control the electric input for the entire rack as opposed to each shelf. That's why only on thermostat is needed.

Also, the dual probe thermometer is used to measure the temperature gradient of one cage, from cool to warm, not for multiple shelves or racks.

I hope that answered your questions. I'm not sure if you saw my previous post of the rack I just finished, so I'll bump it to the top...

[Sevo]

Also, the dual probe thermometer is used to measure the temperature gradient of one cage, from cool to warm, not for multiple shelves or racks.

I hope that answered your questions. I'm not sure if you saw my previous post of the rack I just finished, so I'll bump it to the top...

I saw your rack and I am going to do my flex watt with the jumpers that you have.

I am just confused on if i need more than one thermometer for each bin... Also what about humidity.. do i need a hydrometer for that as well.

I wish someone would take a pic of there electronics and how they have them set up.. I am very visual.

thanks for your help
Chris

[xdeus]

You should only need one thermometer for the whole rack. Usually the shelves are pretty much the same, although the top shelves can get a little warmer than the bottom ones.

A hydrometer is a good idea, but most of the people around here use the Walmart Accurite which has a built in hydrometer along with the two probes.

[justcage]

I wish someone would take a pic of there electronics and how they have them set up.. I am very visual.

Let me know what type of pics you need and I will take some for you..

[Sevo]

Let me know what type of pics you need and I will take some for you..

I would like to see pictures of complete rack set ups. where themometers are and just pictures of racks. I enjoy seeing what people have set up as it may help me see what i need or may have forgotten