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| wolfspirit |
Posted - 24/06/2009 : 07:34:30
I am looking into the possibility of building a rack as my collection of royals is increasing and i will run out of space soon, so a rack seems to me to be the more practical way to go..
whats the best way to build one and what size rubs will i need for adults and also hatchlings, will it be best to have two stacks one for adults and one for youngsters?
also what is the best way to heat them all..?
thanks;-) |
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| wolfspirit |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 10:42:02
Hi Danny, thanks for the link, i did look at these before, but i am a bit concerned with them being so open and know what royals are like..
Possibly getting one made, just waiting for the bloke to get back to me;-)
Thanks for the link though... |
| Danny Action1 |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 10:23:11
These look ok for racking and come in sizes not sure how much though
http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/html/racking.php |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 16:36:57
quote:
Originally posted by Blackecho
I could make you one cheaper than that 
but it wouldnt fit in my car to bring it home..lol..or i would take you up on it...
i really want on five high to take two rubs per level...i have the perfect spot for it to...
i am going to ikea next week.. |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 16:32:07
I could make you one cheaper than that |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 15:27:29
this is a bit of an ask now..lol
what do i need to make this apart from the wood..
would it need to be screwed together and how would the shelves be supported would it be those little things that you get on cupboards to hold them up? would they hold a royals weight ok?
and anything else i need to know..lol.
could not find anything on ebay and dont have four hundred for a rack.. |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 13:48:19
quote:
Originally posted by Blackecho
The heat should only be around 30C, even cheap plastic should be fine
For instance;
Polyethylene melts at about 120C.
Polypropylene melts at about 150C.
thank you again..lol.. |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 13:27:12
The heat should only be around 30C, even cheap plastic should be fine
For instance;
Polyethylene melts at about 120C.
Polypropylene melts at about 150C. |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 13:21:32
ok, found a couple of storage units i like in the argos catalogue and they might work if i coud fit something between them.
But my worry is , if they boxes are cheapo plastic could they warp or even melt with heat cable or mats?
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| Blackecho |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 12:38:08
My pleasure |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 12:35:52
quote:
Originally posted by Blackecho
quote:
Originally posted by wolfspirit
[quote]Originally posted by dazb
if its a RUB it is 710x440x165 (LxWxH) all in mm's Anne...
Yes.
thank you....;-) |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 12:25:28
quote:
Originally posted by wolfspirit
quote:
Originally posted by dazb
if its a RUB it is 710x440x165 (LxWxH) all in mm's Anne...
Darren is this measurement millimeters or centimeters?
if it was cm's would it read like this
71x44x16.5?
Yes. |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 12:18:11
quote:
Originally posted by dazb
if its a RUB it is 710x440x165 (LxWxH) all in mm's Anne...
Darren with this measurement in millimeters
if it was cm's would it read like this
71x44x16.5? |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 12:03:42
quote:
Originally posted by reptiles-ink
the cable is normaly put under the rubs by routing the shelf out and putting the cable into the slot made by the router and for best results line the slot with foil tape.
I have also on my hatchling racks ran the cable on the back of the unit and taped it in place with good results.
did you make your own racks?
god i so wished you lived closer..lol..
do you know anyone down here who could make me one to hold ten 33l rubs? |
| reptiles-ink |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 12:01:38
the cable is normaly put under the rubs by routing the shelf out and putting the cable into the slot made by the router and for best results line the slot with foil tape.
I have also on my hatchling racks ran the cable on the back of the unit and taped it in place with good results.
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| wolfspirit |
Posted - 05/07/2009 : 11:55:30
quote:
Originally posted by reptiles-ink
I personally prefer heat cable ran on a pulse stat.I have had heat cables on constantly for over 3 years now with no problems.
Heat mats are popular and are just as easy to get the temp right as in a viv, just put the probe directly on the mat.
Dave how and where would you fit the heat cable?
I am probably going to have to get one made cos i think it might be to techy for me..lol..
but i am fast running out of space..
trying to find someone down here to build one in case i am incapable of doing so..lol..which is likely.. |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 30/06/2009 : 20:46:42
quote:
Originally posted by dazb
if its a RUB it is 710x440x165 (LxWxH) all in mm's Anne...
ok, i can convert that i think, thank you young man |
| dazb |
Posted - 30/06/2009 : 19:49:58
if its a RUB it is 710x440x165 (LxWxH) all in mm's Anne... |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 30/06/2009 : 19:42:45
quote:
Originally posted by cumbrian eejit
If you get the sizes that you need anne, then go to b&q and select the needed piece on contiboard, they give you the first 5 cuts free, that or have noticed they do some reasonably priced shelving units in there, the kind that just push together, NO TOOLS NEEDED!!! so an extra bonus for you LOL
thanks Scott, i will have a look tomorrow, but i need to know the length and depth of the rubs..
i want to do them lidless.. |
| cumbrian eejit |
Posted - 30/06/2009 : 19:35:48
If you get the sizes that you need anne, then go to b&q and select the needed piece on contiboard, they give you the first 5 cuts free, that or have noticed they do some reasonably priced shelving units in there, the kind that just push together, NO TOOLS NEEDED!!! so an extra bonus for you LOL |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 30/06/2009 : 19:28:56
does anyone know how long a 33L rub is?
off to get some melamine tomorrow and i dont know if it comes in certain lengths or not, i hope so cos i aint got a saw..
would B&Q cut it for me does anyone know? |
