I was looking into making a rack system using the stackable rubbermaid containers but had a few questions. How do you use heat tape and does it need a thermostat? Also do you make airholes in the plastic? How do they breath. Any pictures or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Rack systems
PEACHES123
Jan 27, 2004 07:58 PM
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paradisio
Jan 27, 2004 08:01 PM
Yes a thermostat is required, more than one is sometimes used as well.
For ventilation, use a soldering iron or something of that nature and punch holes near the top of the cage.
Try the cage/habitat forum
all4sky
Jan 27, 2004 08:15 PM
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This is a really good post by Rob Jenkins about building an inexpensive rack. I am in the process in making one of these using the exact materials, I'm just waiting for my shipment from the bean farm (heat tape). Its recommended that you use a rheostat/dimmer and thermostat when using heat tape. The rheostat/dimmer will limit the power going to the tape and the thermostat can be used to regulate temperature. At the very least I think a rheostat/dimmer is required to keep the tape from heating up too much.
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