Rack building - Sintra

Originally Posted by NIGRO51

My computer does suck but was anyone able to open the link for the rack?

I had to click and open the pdf in a new tab to get it to work. try this one
http://www.blueappleherps.com/page13...structions.pdf

That link worked but I still dont see the heat source. I wanted to build this rack but use one section of flexwatt for every five tubs so weaving it looks like a problem.

Weaving might be a problem..you could cut a section on either side of the sintra (or w/e material) on the left and right in the back through all the rows and that would work. I personally will be using strips of 1sq ft 11in flex watt that I will be soldering together..which is what Matthew of Blue Apple Herps did..

If you set the vertical support legs back far enough, you could weave it from shelf to shelf out in the open just in front of the back set of legs. I've seen it done that way before. Otherwise, you'll need to do some routering.

I can't get the link to work, but I'm 99% sure that is the same DIY rack I built following those instructions.

I love the Sintra (also called expanded PVC or PVC foam). Super light, durable.. hasn't bent or bowed at all... yeah I will never use melamine again...

As others have said, I got mine from a plastics company who cut the 4' x 8' sheet to my specs.


As for the heat, I didn't want to mess with soldering or electrical connections. I ordered the flexwatt and parts from Reptile Basics, and they paralleled each piece for me at no cost...


GOOD LUCK!

Yup that's the same build, just two levels higher. Looks great!

I used this link when I first started building racks. It's outdated, but gives you some ideas:

http://www.reptilianprojects.com/ladderrack.html

Originally Posted by mgoblue347

Yup that's the same build, just two levels higher. Looks great!

Thanks! yeah I might stick to 7 if I do another one....

Sintra is the same thing as xpvc I just found out...just the brand of xpvc