5 Tub, 41 QT Melamine Rack I built
Just finished building this rack, and I am very pleased with the results. It took me under two hours to put together as none of the melamine had to be cut (Used 10 identical precut sections of melamine that Home Depot sells). It cost me just under $175 including heat and tubs. Only problem is that is is reallllly heavy! The casters make it pretty manageable though.
http://i.imgur.com/Gy4H0gl.jpg?1
Before I put the pegboard backing on....
http://i.imgur.com/NyqdUhs.jpg?1
Backing on...
http://i.imgur.com/dv8vIA2.jpg?1
All set up!!!
http://i.imgur.com/wtKe35A.jpg?1
Re: 5 Tub, 41 QT Melamine Rack I built
Wow that looks nice I wish I was talented like that.
5 Tub, 41 QT Melamine Rack I built
Wow!! That is an awesome homemade rack! I wish I were as handy as you! I'm terrified to build my own rack! I feel like I would somehow burn my house down when it comes to the heat tape, and when you've been through a house fire due to the house being really really old and the wiring being faulty you get really cautious lol. Congrats on a successful DIY rack! That's is oh so very cool!
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Re: 5 Tub, 41 QT Melamine Rack I built
Good job looks nice. I have a question - I see you wired the top 3 strips of heat tape together and the bottom 2 together. What kind of connection did you make from heat strip to heat strip. Did you just twist the wires together and slide them into the eyelet clips or just solder them directly to the heat tape ?
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black06gt
Good job looks nice. I have a question - I see you wired the top 3 strips of heat tape together and the bottom 2 together. What kind of connection did you make from heat strip to heat strip. Did you just twist the wires together and slide them into the eyelet clips or just solder them directly to the heat tape ?
I twisted them together and soldered them to the tape. I like the connection I get from soldering much better then the clips.
Re: 5 Tub, 41 QT Melamine Rack I built
Will the humidity requirements for a BP affect the melamine eventually? I am considering building enclosures from melamine, but am concerned about how long they would last. From what I have seen, sealing the seams with silicone would help. Don't want to build something that will need to be replaced quickly.
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Mahke
I twisted them together and soldered them to the tape. I like the connection I get from soldering much better then the clips.
Ok thanks. Im waiting for my Vision V70 tubs to get here today, then Im gonna start building my breeder rack
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Saber402
Will the humidity requirements for a BP affect the melamine eventually? I am considering building enclosures from melamine, but am concerned about how long they would last. From what I have seen, sealing the seams with silicone would help. Don't want to build something that will need to be replaced quickly.
I love using melamine for racks. I built one four years ago that has been in constant use and is still in perfect working condition (the sides and corners are pretty beat up). They are fine for the humidity in the tub, but will swell up massively if the actual melamine gets any water into the exposed sides.
Would definitely recommend using melamine..the only downside I can see is the weight
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Can you point me in th edirection where at in home depot you found the precut wood? Thanks!