Questions on xpvc

Hey all,

Im planning on building an xpvc rack soon and was just wondering the best place to get some. Im in miami florida if that helps any.

Was also wondering what thickness I should purchase, Im going to be doing about 8 high 41 qt tubs but the wide version do to space/layout.

THANKS :gj:

I just randomly found this place on google. The price listed there is not bad at all, but you could look around and ask for price quotes. edit: That place isn't even in Miami, lol. Still, just search around.

1/2" should be good if the 41 qt was going in length wise, but I'm not sure how well it will hold up going in sideways. Especially with a fat snake in it. The 3/4" would definitely work, but is nearly twice as expensive.

Thanks for the advice. Unless I find a local place I think it will be cheaper just to do a melamine rack.....

Melamine will be at minimum 50% cheaper no matter where you find the pvc, though the xpvc rack will be a lot lighter and last forever.

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you will still have the same sagging issue with melamine....maybe worse. might be better to do it long ways. that also helps maintain a hot spot.

My pvcx rack isn't sagging it is over ten years old now??? The other two friends ave that are about the same age also are problem free. Never seen one sag I am not saying it can't I just have only seen 3 old ones in the 'flesh' and they are not.

is yours a sideways for 41qt? i have seen the sideways hold up really well for the 25 qt racks but when you dealing with 30 some odd inches i wouldn't be surprised if it sagged.

I didn't know that there was that big of a sagging issue with side ways 41qt tubs, I have seen quite a few on here. interested in hearing from people who have them.

early on i had a side ways 41 qt i made out of wood with alot of support to prevent sag. i hated it! you have to be careful not to pull them out too far or they will tip out of the rack. i also didn't like how it handled the hot spot. i changed to a longways plastic rack instead.

Try Farco Plastics in Lauderdale. 800-327-2619

Thanks, Ill give them a shot

have you seen Boaphile's Rhinoraxx?

they look great and i've heard absolutely nothing but great reviews. their prices are decent (kind of expensive, but that's what you'll find with any pre-made rack) and they have perfected their racking systems so you don't have to worry about messing something up and having to go back and fix it in a year or two.

not to mention if you mess up a cut on a sheet of xpvc you're really screwed.

here's the goods on Rhinoraxx

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Originally Posted by SquamishSerpents

have you seen Boaphile's Rhinoraxx?

they look great and i've heard absolutely nothing but great reviews. their prices are decent (kind of expensive, but that's what you'll find with any pre-made rack) and they have perfected their racking systems so you don't have to worry about messing something up and having to go back and fix it in a year or two.

not to mention if you mess up a cut on a sheet of xpvc you're really screwed.

here's the goods on Rhinoraxx

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Yea im familiar with most of the rack making companies, was looking at building it myself to save on cost.

cool, thought i'd point it out just in case!

i thought about making my own xpvc rack system too but i figured i'd let the pros do it, as i'd surely screw something up :P

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Originally Posted by SquamishSerpents

cool, thought i'd point it out just in case!

i thought about making my own xpvc rack system too but i figured i'd let the pros do it, as i'd surely screw something up :P

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I know what you mean. Lol

I am an Engineering student in college and I build everything from robots to snake cages. I use a site called McMaster Carr. They have over 480,000 products on their site. I have bought PVC from them before, their prices aren't the lowest I've ever seen but their selection can't be beat. as for sagging this can be solved very easily. All you need to do is build in a cross brace. This can be done by simply putting a 1" wide 1/8" thick strip of aluminum across longways and 2 strips going the short way.