DIY 9 Tub Breeder Rack (lightweight plastic shelving unit)

[SlitherinSisters]

I've been having a couple small problems with mine that I thought I would post on here since this thread is the same type of rack.

So this was my set up, a 4 tub 41 qt rack, and an 8 tub 28 qt rack, with 2 boaphiles on top.
I noticed that the boaphiles were much too heavy (about 45lbs combined), because the shelves settled and made opening the tubs very hard. So I took them off, and rescrewed each shelf.
I've noticed that even without the boaphiles, the shelves are settling again.

Any of you have this problem? I think I may have cut the posts too short because I can't screw through the post AND the shelf. I've been placing the screws underneath the shelf, only into the posts, with the shelf sitting atop the screw. I'm assuming that's my problem. I have several leftover post pieces that are longer and will see if replacing them with those will help

I'm not having that problem at all, and I'm not even using screws in the posts. I made my posts long enough there is no way for the shelves to move down. I'm thinking your posts might be to long.

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[SnowShredder]

I'm not having that problem at all, and I'm not even using screws in the posts. I made my posts long enough there is no way for the shelves to move down. I'm thinking your posts might be to long.

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You mean short right? yes that's what I'm thinking. Definitely been a learning experience for me (didn't go off a guide and kinda just threw everything together)

[SlitherinSisters]

Ah dang it, yes too short I had a lot of extra posts so I'm thinking you should have enough. Did you cut them so you could still use both ends? So they would fit inside one another like they do when they aren't cut?

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[SnowShredder]

Ah dang it, yes too short I had a lot of extra posts so I'm thinking you should have enough. Did you cut them so you could still use both ends? So they would fit inside one another like they do when they aren't cut?

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The original pieces were cut like that, but the leftovers aren't. Do you think that will affect stability? I won't be moving the shelf around so I don't think that would be too much of a problem. Built 2 racks so far and learned stuff from each and made mistakes lol next one should be 3rd times a charm

[Mahke]

What is the height on these racks (The single unit 4 tub in addition to the 9 tub version) ?

[SlitherinSisters]

What is the height on these racks (The single unit 4 tub in addition to the 9 tub version) ?

4 tubs = 3'
9 tubs = 6' 4''

[Herman63]

I am thinking on trying this but wonder could the flexwatt be plugged into a power strip and that into the thermostat??

Thanks, Herman

[Crazymonkee]

I am thinking on trying this but wonder could the flexwatt be plugged into a power strip and that into the thermostat??

Thanks, Herman

Yes it can

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[Herman63]

Yes it can

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Would this be good or a no no?

[Crazymonkee]

Many people do it... but use a good quality power strip.

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