DIY XPVC Rack - Complete with pics!

[Kingofspades]

What are your shelf and side piece dimensions?

[Simple Man]

What are your shelf and side piece dimensions?

I posted them in the original post but I'll quote myself anyway.

8 pieces of 24" x 17"

6 pieces of 48" x 4"

Regards,

B

[Kingofspades]

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.

[jben]

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

[Simple Man]

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.

Regards,

B

[AaronP]

As previously stated I am curious as to what the costs were.

[Highline Reptiles South]

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.

[Highline Reptiles South]

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.

[Simple Man]

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

[Simple Man]

XPVC Suppliers

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...=1#post1556997

Regards,

B