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| Sw1fty84 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 19:33:29
Hi everyone i need some advice.
Im building a 10 box rack for my royals but im really not sure about heating.
The rack is going to be 160cm x 86cm with 10 compartments and a cupboard at the bottom. Melamine sides,top/bottom & shelves.
But how do i heat it all? I no ill need mats but do i need 1 for each box or can i run 2 strips top to bottom on 2 stats?.
Im really confused about all this if im onist. |
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| Sw1fty84 |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 18:17:21
Thats a great couple of tips thank you very much :)
Ill defo use both them idears when i make mine at the end of the month. |
| acd1984 |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 06:20:29
Even my perfect planning became a bit of a bodge job, but you live and learn lol
notice the hardboard on the bottom to help the rubs slide in without f****** up the heatmat
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| acd1984 |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 06:10:19
Can i make a suggestion, which is important if your using mats.
firstly if using no lids take the heatmat into consideration as it does make a difference, secondly your best having say hard board at the front so that the tub slides over the mats
also duct tape is a life saver keeping the mats in position
il post a couple pics to illustrate what i mean |
| Sw1fty84 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:58:30
The ikea idea is a good shout! and that way the frame would be able to match my other furniture :) thank you save me building the bloody thing aswel lol |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:56:51
He's handy to have lol |
| Sw1fty84 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:54:38
Good thing about building it from scratch is i can make it as big or small as i like and to exact sizes to fit the space its going in. Plus the cupboard on the bottom to hide the stats, cables and general bits i keep for the snakes.
Also helps the other half's dad is a carpenter so have all the tools and help i could need.
Mite even be able to get the wood cheaper as he has trade accounts. |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:48:50
Here's a link if you want to have a look
http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forums/habitat/508602-ikea-snake-rack-pics.html
I think i worked out it would cost me about 80 quid for the shell plus 6 shelves it would be easier as all holes etc are pre drilled and comes with all fittings
The shell
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20214571/#/30121543
the shelves
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40121528/ |
| Fezza |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:47:21
I'd get an actual measurement for the rubs you'll be using before starting building/sourcing others items etc. they'll be the defining measurement after all.
For reference, a 50ltr rubs external measurment is 710x440x230mm
Or you can check the rest of the range here...http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/html/onlineshop/fullrange_rub.php |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:42:01
Ok not a bad price, i was gonna suggest the ikea pax wardrobe conversion probably work out about the same price though |
| Sw1fty84 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:26:26
the centre partition will just be a piece of 2x1 to give support for the front of the shelfs.
And With 12mm MDF ive got a rough cost of 85quid then the price or 10 rubs at 50quid and then 2 stats and 5matts at 120quid.
So a rough total cost of £255 |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:11:35
You could probably make do without the center partition which would need less heat mats, just out of curiosity have you priced materials for making that |
| Sw1fty84 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 21:00:34
Sorry its a quick drawing and sizes aren't exact but im sure you get the jist lol |
| Sw1fty84 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 20:59:10
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| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 20:58:19
The 30x11 mats will do for that |
| Sw1fty84 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 20:53:57
im just going to post a pic on my design so far.
Rubs ive guessed at L60 x H25 x W40cm so 2ft x 1 1/2ft |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 20:53:15
What's the depth of the shelves surrey pet supplies have got 30in x 6in and 30in x 11in heat mats they should stretch one side to the other with an inch either end which will be fine as your rubs won't be right against the sides anyway |
| Evolution Morphs |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 20:45:31
What size rubs you going to use ? |
| Sw1fty84 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 20:42:21
Yes sorry it will be like that. 2 rubs side by side on 5shelves. I didnt explaine that very well.
What size mats would i need? and is making the rack out of MDf a good or bad idear? |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 20:38:12
http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10276 |
| carlb1981 |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 20:37:16
No you can run multiple mats from one stat as long as the combined wattage of the mats don't exceed the stats max, id say two stats 5 mats on each would probably be fine but if you could change your design slightly so it wasn't as tall but wider to take 10 rubs on 5 shelves then you'd only need 5 mats (2 rubs on each) with one stat i posted my design on here in diy section if you look at that, im going to be using 7 mats and 2 stats for that and it will take 6 50ltr rubs on the 3 shelves side and 16 12ltr rubs on the other |
