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Dimensions: 4' wide x 6' tall x 17" wide

Material: 1/2 Particle board for the shelves, 3/4 Particle board for the sides

Fastening: 2 screws in each side of the shelf, 1/4" dados, 4 screws in the back of each shelf (back is 2 6' x 2' pieces of 1/2 particleboard

Heating: 3" flexwatt run about 3.5-4 inches from the absolute back of the shelf, each shelf has its own extension cord for individual control of heating. Held down by foil tape. Back of unit is covered in a 4x6 pieces of Reflectix underneath the particleboard mentioned above. 2 Helix thermostats, one for the top 6 shelves, one for the bottom 5 shelves. I plan on putting two of these racks side by side and using one helix for the top 6 of both shelves (480 watts) and the second helix for the bottom 5 shelves ( 400 watts)

Paint: Two coats of paint on all sides of the particle board, bathroom type paint (forget the exact kind offhand)

I may or may not add front supports as spacers if i need to adjust the exact spacing of the tubs. As of now there is no bowing, and i dont see 2 tubs with 8 lbs weight maximum causing any problems with the solid back and screws in the back of the shelves in the center.

I may be missing something, there is no thermostat in the picture, will have that all hooked up tommorrow. If anyone has any input or suggestions, or questions please feel free.

I was able to pick up the front and tip this guy up on end by myself no problem. I have furniture glider pads under each corner and can slide it around the reptile room easily.

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Follow up question. Is there a "max gap" recommended for tubs in a rack system like this, based on size? right now my carpentry wasnt perfect, and it varies from 1/8 to a little over 1/4 of an inch.

With this 1/4 of an inch allow enough airflow? (I would hope so).

Is there any point in putting side holes in these tubs now that i have it in a rack system (not lidded?) I think there should be plenty of air flow into them from the tops, but i could be wrong.

Thanks

mm

>>Follow up question. Is there a "max gap" recommended for tubs in a rack system like this, based on size? right now my carpentry wasnt perfect, and it varies from 1/8 to a little over 1/4 of an inch.

No, it all depends on the species.

>>With this 1/4 of an inch allow enough airflow? (I would hope so).

An 1/8 gap on a 32qt tub works to 10sq inches of vent space, I use the same size vent in my 4' cages so an 1/8 is enough.

>>Is there any point in putting side holes in these tubs now that i have it in a rack system (not lidded?) I think there should be plenty of air flow into them from the tops, but i could be wrong.

It all depends on the humidity factor, you can always use electrical tape to cover holes that aren't required.

Jeremy
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