Quote Originally Posted by muddoc
Sevo,
Just my two cents. I have a 32 quart rack just like yours, that has a back on it, and I ran a piece of 11" flexwatt down the back. My flexwatt is hooked up to a Johnson thermo. I keep my Nicuraguan Boas in that rack and they seem to do fine with the back heat. Also, on my baby racks, I use the same 11" flexwatt down the back, and use the reflective foam board for a back. It also seems to keep the tubs at about 93 degrees in the back of the tub, and 83 degrees at the front. My baby ball racks are run with a Helix. Eitherroute you want to go with the flexwatt, I think will work fine, and I think that the foam insulation board would keep the heat in better. Just make sure after it is set up, that you check some temps in the front and back of the tub to ensure that there is a gradient. If there is not, you may have to put more holes. With the back and sides enclosed, there is not much space for the heat to exit.

By the way, I think you did a great job for your first couple racks. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the compliment. I enjoy making these.The best part is to get all your cuts done at home depot so all you have to do is screw it together they have that nice rip saw that can handle these big heavy boards. ... I really like that design as it is easy to build and not to much money soaked into it. I like the idea of the 11" flex.. I may have to build 2 of these and see what i like the best..

I like the ideas of the backer board for some support. I did move it and it was solid as a rock ( those 2.5 inch screws i put through her really hold tight ).. But a little more support cant hurt, I am also going to put some wheels on it as well. I have 2x4 supports under it for that.


I will also put the foam backer behind it as well. I also have some reflectix left.. i may just use that

Thanks again guys

chris