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Re: DIY XPVC Rack - Complete with pics!
What are your shelf and side piece dimensions?
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Re: DIY XPVC Rack - Complete with pics!
Originally Posted by Kingofspades
What are your shelf and side piece dimensions?
I posted them in the original post but I'll quote myself anyway.
Originally Posted by Simple Man
8 pieces of 24" x 17"
6 pieces of 48" x 4"
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B
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Re: DIY XPVC Rack - Complete with pics!
Yeah, I clicked edit...but it apparently didn't edit, because I noticed the dimensions after I posted this.
I might end up building a couple. I have 2 racks coming from Animal Plastics, but this 5 week wait is driving me nuts...so...I think I build the next ones.
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Really nice DIY write up and rack B. I am building a second leo rack this weekend and IF I find the XPVC locally I will go ahead with it but I noticed that you did not use any spacers for the tubs, are the tubs sliding smooth? Will they slide without any force when the flexwatt is installed?
Thanks
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The tubs slide smooth with the tape in until it gets to the very back of the rack. I choose to put the tape in the front gap, although not my original plan. The tubs taper a bit from top to bottom so I wouldn't get as much tape actually touching the tubs if I put them in the rear of the rack. 3/4" or so wouldn't be in contact with the tubs. The two back supports got rid of a bit of flex when it was all screwed and glued. I don't mind though because it is only once the tub is almost 100% of the way in. This would help prevent the tub from accidentally being opened. I would probably put spacers in my next rack but ONLY where I wanted the heat tape. The tighter tolerance in the other area just makes sense for retaining the tubs better.
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B
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As previously stated I am curious as to what the costs were.
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I've found XPVC at curbell plastics locally for $88 per 5x8 sheet plus $9 to cut to order. The tubs were $8.49 for the 32 qt and $5.49 for the 15 qt (i think that is way high).
so I'm into it for about $165.
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Re: DIY XPVC Rack - Complete with pics!
Originally Posted by womsterr
I've found XPVC at curbell plastics locally for $88 per 5x8 sheet plus $9 to cut to order. The tubs were $8.49 for the 32 qt and $5.49 for the 15 qt (i think that is way high).
so I'm into it for about $165.
grrr i hate you can only update for 10 mins.
You need to add flexwatt and the connections...that was $55
sub total $220...plus thermostat i got a Herpstat for $119.
$339 total
I actually was able to build one 9 section rack and one 7 section rack with 2 5x8s and to pieces of 17"x10' I found locally.
Last edited by Highline Reptiles South; 05-06-2011 at 12:25 AM.
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Re: DIY XPVC Rack - Complete with pics!
Originally Posted by womsterr
grrr i hate you can only update for 10 mins.
You need to add flexwatt and the connections...that was $55
sub total $220...plus thermostat i got a Herpstat for $119.
$339 total
I actually was able to build one 9 section rack and one 7 section rack with 2 5x8s and to pieces of 17"x10' I found locally.
Nice! Sounds very good. I'll be making another 7 level rack soon enough once I start getting some 2011 girls.
Regards,
B
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