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01-14-11, 01:29 PM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
I thought so I too have heard of it used before!!!!!I think I'm gonna use it...... you did a great job
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01-14-11, 04:03 PM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
Looks Great Marica. Wondering why I hadn't heard from you guys in a while... Maybe I should put you to work at my house...
Good Job on the cages.
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01-15-11, 04:54 PM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
LOL...Thanks Greg. The thermostat we picked up from you last summer is doing a great job regulating them. It's fun, but a lot of work (even with my dad's help) - I have no idea how you manage to build cages and work and organize reptile expos and ... 
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04-12-11, 10:07 PM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
hi marica. i know this topic is a few months old, so hopefully you'll see this....
what kind of temps are you getting in your cages? i'll be building wood cages soon and want to put the flexwatt inside, like you did. does the linoleum get too hot? i'm obviously concerned that the flexwatt won't have any ventilation. my design, however, will have the entire piece of flexwatt inside the cage, and not hanging out like yours. i'm going to solder the wire instead of using the bulky plastic covers. i'll also seal everything with liquid tape. thanks.
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04-13-11, 09:50 AM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
I am regulating the Flexwatt in the 3 cages with a Herpstat set at 85F. I also double-check the temperature of the linoleum above the heat tape frequently with a temp gun and there doesn't appear to be any more than a half a degree fluctuation above or below 85F.
I basically followed Greg West's heating layout and had him wire the Flexwatt for me, so if you have any technical questions regarding wiring and/or installation I would recommend contacting him. Personally, for the inch or 2 lacking inside/sticking out I feel better about having all the connections and wires outside and having a straight, even seal all around the inside of the enclosure.
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04-13-11, 10:13 AM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
Quote:
Originally Posted by Marica
I am regulating the Flexwatt in the 3 cages with a Herpstat set at 85F. I also double-check the temperature of the linoleum above the heat tape frequently with a temp gun and there doesn't appear to be any more than a half a degree fluctuation above or below 85F.
I basically followed Greg West's heating layout and had him wire the Flexwatt for me, so if you have any technical questions regarding wiring and/or installation I would recommend contacting him. Personally, for the inch or 2 lacking inside/sticking out I feel better about having all the connections and wires outside and having a straight, even seal all around the inside of the enclosure. |
glad to know it's working out. where do you have your herpstat probe?
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04-13-11, 11:15 AM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
I've attached the probe to the linoleum, centered above the heat tape in the middle cage.
Good luck with your build. Post pictures when your done, I look forward to seeing them.
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04-13-11, 09:37 PM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
i will post pics. thanks for your help.
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05-14-11, 08:49 PM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
how much do you have invested in each enclosure?
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05-14-11, 09:55 PM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
I would guesstimate that each enclosure cost about $125 to build.
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05-14-11, 10:46 PM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
Wow, those are nice. Makes me feel ashamed at my in progress water season vader.
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05-14-11, 10:48 PM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
Water Dragon cage * wow. Damned cell phone.
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05-25-11, 10:17 AM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
I know this is a bit of an old thread but you've inspired me. I love building things and I'm sure as heck not getting another fish tank when I upgrade my ball's enclosure. I don't know a whole lot about corn snakes, but I'm assuming the flexwatt is creating the hotspot. Is the flexwatt alone enough to get the right ambient temps through out the tank? Or do you keep the tanks in a room with the heat cranked up to whatever it needs to be to maintain the proper temps for the cool side?
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05-30-11, 01:11 PM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
Thanks. I love designing stuff, building not so much - but that's what dads are for.
Yes, the Flexwatt heat tape provides a 'hotspot' regulated with a Herpstat to 85F. The room these enclosures are in is around 65-70F, which may seem a little chilly, however, I frequently find them up in their ledge hides which are on the opposite side of the heat tape, so they must not mind. Really, unless your home is intolerably cold to you, I wouldn't be overly concerned with ambient temp - if they have an area or spot that provides the heat required they will seek it out when necessary.
Good luck with your build and I look forward to pics.
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07-03-11, 08:22 AM
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Re: DIY Wood Cage Build Guide
I love these cages. Multilevels are awesome for snakes. Beats the heck out of my cheap shelves and my plastic tubs!
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