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    Re: New rack build!

    I made a 41qt rack the longways to fit in my closet in my apartment days. Worked great for my time beeing.

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    Re: New rack build!

    Quote Originally Posted by frostysBP View Post
    I made a 41qt rack the longways to fit in my closet in my apartment days. Worked great for my time beeing.
    What did you use heat wise?

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    Re: New rack build!

    I had stryo foam insulation on the back and sides with 11 inch hate tape. With about 15 holes in tub. Low side never dropped below 73 in the dead of MN winter With the closet doors closed. Had a lamp in the closet for light

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    Re: New rack build!

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    I had stryo foam insulation on the back and sides with 11 inch hate tape. With about 15 holes in tub. Low side never dropped below 73 in the dead of MN winter With the closet doors closed. Had a lamp in the closet for light
    What was the room temp around? Sounds like something very similar to what I could do

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    A small space like a closet is a far better option over the rack with an self heating method. It can be done but it isn't easy I have done it but based on my experiences I would not recommend it at all.

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    Re: New rack build!

    So you didn't use any sort of space heater or anything? This might be what I should do.. When I build it, before I go crazy I'll try the closet and see. Seems like a solid idea.

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    How about using dual side radiant heat like animal plastics? I don't know why those aren't more popular.

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    Re: New rack build!

    Quote Originally Posted by hungba View Post
    How about using dual side radiant heat like animal plastics? I don't know why those aren't more popular.
    Mainly bc it would double the price of the rack lol

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    Get a little thermostat controlled space heater from walmart... its like $15...

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