Rack Systems

[Cody John Steele]

Anyone got some links for do-it-yourself racks? 6-10 tubs, something fairly small.

I've already seen Tim Bailey's. Which I like, Tim's a great guy...and has a great guide and build material list, but I'm looking for something smaller.

This will be my FIRST rack system and I am leaning towards pre-built, heating installed, and possibly thermostat installed as well. Ready to go.

But I have an urge to check out some do-it-yourself builds first.

Thanks

[JLC]

Check out our DIY Forum. Lots of good builds in there.

[iCandiBallPythons]

Search the DIY forum there are alot of great rack ideas there

[steveboos]

If you do decide to go the plug and pay route, then check out Reptile Basics and get a rack from Rich. I have a CB-70 Rack of theirs and it's one of the best quality racks i've seen or had.

[Cody John Steele]

If you do decide to go the plug and pay route, then check out Reptile Basics and get a rack from Rich. I have a CB-70 Rack of theirs and it's one of the best quality racks i've seen or had.

Yeah, the main play and play racks I liked were from reptile basics and...

http://www.boaphileplastics.com/rhin...sterilite.html

The rhinoraxx are a bit expensive but I like them alot more.

Thanks, Judy and iCandi

[BuckeyeBalls]

Ill get you a cheap basic one. I have to find the post from chris its over at rtb forums

total cost (not including heat):

5 - 28qt sterilite (1655) tubs - target: $4 each x 5 = $20
1 - 4x8 sheet melamine coated particle board - lowes: $35
1 - 25ft roll iron-on melamine edging - lowes: $5
1 - box 1.25" (or 1.5") wood screws - lowes: $3
1 - 1/4" 4x4 sheet wood cut to 18 x 32 5/8 - lowes: $5

total: $68







i'll be adding casters to the bottom to make it a little easier to move as melamine is HEAVY (another $8).



*edit*

there's an 1/8" gap above each tub, which allows for smooth removal as well as airflow. to do this i built up the sides/base, put a tub upside down in the bottom, placed a 1/8" stack of paper on the tub, then placed the next shelf and screwed it in place. i then repeated the process for the next level. this leaves a constant 1/8" gap between each tub and the next level :-)

Used with permission.

I built this rack after seeing it at his house when we stopped by after tinley.

If you want a basic rack this is one option.

[Cody John Steele]

Woah, thanks mike.

What would be used for the backing for the rack? Cardboard style insulation or something?

Then I'd need flexwatt or whatever it is. (Heating element) and if I could use the the thermostat you linked me last night with it, that would be awesome! http://www.reptilebasics.com/ranco-etc-111000.html

[BuckeyeBalls]

What would be used for the backing for the rack? Cardboard style insulation or something?

1 - 1/4" 4x4 sheet wood cut to 18 x 32 5/8 - lowes: $5

Then I'd need flexwatt or whatever it is.

Yes you only need roughly 10 feet to do the snake through it. Across the bottom down the side... across the bottom down the side. So on so fourth.

4 inch flexwatt @ $2 a foot.

If I could use the the thermostat you linked me last night with it, that would be awesome! http://www.reptilebasics.com/ranco-etc-111000.html

Yes u can u can order flexwatt and u tstat through rich. If your a real "noobie" he can wire both ur flexwatt and tstat for u so all u do is tape it to the rack then its plug and heat



Also i like doing the snake run cuz not only does it heat the bottom of the tub but theres also heat coming from the side. I find it helps keep my ambient temps up inside the rack due to side and belly heat