if your room is heated to 84, what is your cool spots running?
84 is a bit warm for a cool spot IMO.
02-27-2009, 02:57 PM
RichsBallPythons
Re: Simple 12 Shelf Rack
the space heater t-sat is set at 83-84 on cold nights and room reads 82 in thier tubs as well. on warmer nights 40oF+ i set it on 80, and their tubs will maintain 81-82
02-27-2009, 03:19 PM
snakedork
Re: Simple 12 Shelf Rack
did you ever think about adding some 1x1 to make slides for the larger tubs so it sits on the lip around the top of the tub. I have experienced some problems with my 41 qts bowing with larger females when i pull out the tub for cleaning. I already struggled with putting one of my tubs back in the rack because of the tub sagging in the center today. Just some helpful ideas. I know it adds money to the project but if it saves some hassle later just an idea. If i have to build a new rack i will build it so the tubs are held up against the top this way versus sliding in and out on the bottom.
How do you plan to secure the plywood to the 2x4's? Doesn't look very secure to me at all. Honestly, I would say you should put some more thought into the design before spending money. Your going to have to throw a lot of money into that thing to get it functional.... then when all is said and done it still won't be that great.
03-01-2009, 02:19 PM
RichsBallPythons
Re: Simple 12 Shelf Rack
im using small 1''x1'' L brackets under each shelf. itll be simple but very sturdy
03-01-2009, 02:47 PM
takagari
Re: Simple 12 Shelf Rack
looks good. i was thinking of doing this but my concer was to much of a cool breeze coming through cutting down on the effect of my heat tape, and upping my electrical bill :(
It is functional, Mike. :) I have one almost exactly like that, but only 4 shelves high. It's built just the same, and the shelves are screwed onto the 2x4s from the outside. For extra support, I added small 'L' brackets to each shelf on each 2x4. Mine has been in use for months now with no structural trouble at all.
