jwsporty
07-01-03, 06:48 AM
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Hey Folks,
Well I have decided that this will be the future home for my BCI. Currently I have a store display fixture that is 5'L x 4'H x 2'D, solid glass on three sides, glass on the top (which has been removed), sliders on the fourth side, internal recessed lighting to accomodate a flourescent light, and two separate compartments below the viewable area also on sliders, with access between the two compartment. This is the concept that I am working off of. I would ike to hear your thought on how I can improve this
The top: plywood and 1"x8" stock to create a cap (this was already built but not yet comleted). This will house a caged heat lamp and UV lamp. lighting will be timed to natural day/night cycles, temperature measured and thermostat controlled
Glass (three sides): This will ultimately be roller painted in black melamine paint on the back and the two sides will be left clear. The glass will have holes 6" in diameter, to house ventilation ports (have figured out what I will use for these ports yet), the one on the hot side will be mounted high off the deck of the floor while the vent on the cool side will be mounted close to the deck.
Glass (front - 4th side.) Sliders, lockable
Perch: This will be large dowel removable, sealed and decorated.
Hot Side heating (upper level): This will be the largest Exoterra UTH mounted on the floor and covered with a piece of 3/4" slaten (source: busted piece from a pool table). Dimension will fit snugly inside the cabinet with silicone around all seams.
Hide: will be made of something durable and cleanable, maybe 1/4" plywood, sealed or from fibreglass or poly panels. It will also be removeable for cleaning.
Access hole to lower level: This will be a large hole in the floor leading to the storage area below. It will be drilled closer to the slider glass side. It will be finished and sealed for easy cleaning.
Lower Level: this area is currently solid on three sides and solid sliders will be in the front (not viewable)
Lower level hide (left side): This is the area on the left side, it will also have a heat panel and slate covered and sealed, but the temp will be measured and maintained on thermostat at a lower temp.
Access to right side: there is currently a vertical separator between the two lower level halves but it leaves about 6" to gain access to both sides. If necessary I will open it up to give more space.
Lower level (large water tub): of course water proofed and tub removeable. No heating
Substrate: none except in the upper level and lower level hides and this will likely be paper towel or newspaper. Everything else will be sealed and washable.
Humidity control: If necessary I will install a fogger on the upper level to maintain a standard 50-55% humidity.
Wiring: all wiring will be channelled and sealed to a control module at the back of the unit. Thermometers and Hygrometers will be measured and viewable at the front and or side of the unit.
The whole unit will be powered by a single cord with all required outlets installed into the control module.
Control Module: will house thermostats for upper and lower heat pads, timers for day/night lighting cycles, power outlets GFCI protected to heaters and lights
Well that is the general concept, and I already have the foundation. The basic lid is already assembled but that is as far as I have got with it. So no other holes have been drilled. This will be the permanent home for the boa and I want the best for him. I would like to hear your views and ideas on how I can make this concept better before I start pouring money into it. Incidently this will also be a furniture piece, unlike my rack system..;)
Hey Folks,
Well I have decided that this will be the future home for my BCI. Currently I have a store display fixture that is 5'L x 4'H x 2'D, solid glass on three sides, glass on the top (which has been removed), sliders on the fourth side, internal recessed lighting to accomodate a flourescent light, and two separate compartments below the viewable area also on sliders, with access between the two compartment. This is the concept that I am working off of. I would ike to hear your thought on how I can improve this
The top: plywood and 1"x8" stock to create a cap (this was already built but not yet comleted). This will house a caged heat lamp and UV lamp. lighting will be timed to natural day/night cycles, temperature measured and thermostat controlled
Glass (three sides): This will ultimately be roller painted in black melamine paint on the back and the two sides will be left clear. The glass will have holes 6" in diameter, to house ventilation ports (have figured out what I will use for these ports yet), the one on the hot side will be mounted high off the deck of the floor while the vent on the cool side will be mounted close to the deck.
Glass (front - 4th side.) Sliders, lockable
Perch: This will be large dowel removable, sealed and decorated.
Hot Side heating (upper level): This will be the largest Exoterra UTH mounted on the floor and covered with a piece of 3/4" slaten (source: busted piece from a pool table). Dimension will fit snugly inside the cabinet with silicone around all seams.
Hide: will be made of something durable and cleanable, maybe 1/4" plywood, sealed or from fibreglass or poly panels. It will also be removeable for cleaning.
Access hole to lower level: This will be a large hole in the floor leading to the storage area below. It will be drilled closer to the slider glass side. It will be finished and sealed for easy cleaning.
Lower Level: this area is currently solid on three sides and solid sliders will be in the front (not viewable)
Lower level hide (left side): This is the area on the left side, it will also have a heat panel and slate covered and sealed, but the temp will be measured and maintained on thermostat at a lower temp.
Access to right side: there is currently a vertical separator between the two lower level halves but it leaves about 6" to gain access to both sides. If necessary I will open it up to give more space.
Lower level (large water tub): of course water proofed and tub removeable. No heating
Substrate: none except in the upper level and lower level hides and this will likely be paper towel or newspaper. Everything else will be sealed and washable.
Humidity control: If necessary I will install a fogger on the upper level to maintain a standard 50-55% humidity.
Wiring: all wiring will be channelled and sealed to a control module at the back of the unit. Thermometers and Hygrometers will be measured and viewable at the front and or side of the unit.
The whole unit will be powered by a single cord with all required outlets installed into the control module.
Control Module: will house thermostats for upper and lower heat pads, timers for day/night lighting cycles, power outlets GFCI protected to heaters and lights
Well that is the general concept, and I already have the foundation. The basic lid is already assembled but that is as far as I have got with it. So no other holes have been drilled. This will be the permanent home for the boa and I want the best for him. I would like to hear your views and ideas on how I can make this concept better before I start pouring money into it. Incidently this will also be a furniture piece, unlike my rack system..;)