what would you be willing to pay? - Page 5

Brently · 04-27-13, 07:19 AM

Gungirl how are you able to build such an enclosure and have an rhp and thermostat for under $200? I am getting ready to build a 6-8ft enclosure for my boa and I am figuring on spending more than that on the rhp and thermostat alone. Am I just finding the most expensive units out there or do you have some sort of connection?

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Originally Posted by Gungirl

We built our 4 x 2 x 2 out of nice oak fully loaded with thermostat and an RHP for under $200... Buying one built I can see $350 ish.

This one is also under $200 when all said and done..

As well as this one.. This one is a 3 x 2 x 3

Terranaut · 04-29-13, 04:06 AM

In fact it will cost more for a rhp and thermostat even if you buy cheap stuff. So I have no idea either.

smy_749 · 04-29-13, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Terranaut

In fact it will cost more for a rhp and thermostat even if you buy cheap stuff. So I have no idea either.

I've noticed alot of the time when people state costs for enclosures, they tend to forget all the stuff they had lying around, that they didn't have to go out and buy so they don't include it in the costs.

alexknott · 05-06-13, 10:12 AM

I've made plans for an enclosure that were less than $250 altogether. For a stack. Priced at Lowes

Terranaut · 06-16-13, 08:34 PM

Just an update. I have a prototype in solidworks

but my patent application isn't going well. A walk in refridgerator company has a similar pattent now. I have changed my verbage a couple times with no luck. I may go forward and start producing anyway. I will post pics of the first one when and if I give up. Can't wait to show everyone. Unfortunately if you want the best it will cost you. But worth it?? I think so

DOBERMAN · 06-20-13, 11:47 PM

Looking forward to your big reveal and wishing you the best of luck

DOBERMAN · 10-08-13, 08:21 PM

Any updates Terranaut?

Terranaut · 10-09-13, 04:34 AM

Yes and no. I have a new position at work and have been putting in crazy hours for a while now. It will taper off a bit in November. I can tell you this. Available in any size you like even if you want a 20' tank. You will be able to adjust cool side temps as well as hot. I also have to purchase some expensive tools. I thought my table saw would do the trick but some of my materials don't cut so well, like glass is one. All equipment is inside the unit so it uses a single plug for power. I am also looking at using a single touch screen control panel. My brother is a software developer manager. He has some very cool ideas as well. I want to make these the best but cost will be reflective of that. Most will complain about the price and potential shipping expense but for those that opt for it will have the ultimate set-up.

Mikoh4792 · 10-09-13, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Terranaut

Yes and no. I have a new position at work and have been putting in crazy hours for a while now. It will taper off a bit in November. I can tell you this. Available in any size you like even if you want a 20' tank. You will be able to adjust cool side temps as well as hot. I also have to purchase some expensive tools. I thought my table saw would do the trick but some of my materials don't cut so well, like glass is one. All equipment is inside the unit so it uses a single plug for power. I am also looking at using a single touch screen control panel. My brother is a software developer manager. He has some very cool ideas as well. I want to make these the best but cost will be reflective of that. Most will complain about the price and potential shipping expense but for those that opt for it will have the ultimate set-up.

Touch Screen control panel? That sounds awesome. Wish I lived in Canada.

Terranaut · 10-09-13, 04:52 AM

Well I just hope it all works as good as I hope it does.

Mikoh4792 · 10-09-13, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Terranaut

Well I just hope it all works as good as I hope it does.

Would you ship to the usa? lol

Terranaut · 10-09-13, 05:00 AM

If your willing to pay for it I will ship to anywhere.

LarryS · 10-09-13, 05:01 AM

Wishing you the best of luck Terranaut. Looking forward to seeing your product.

As pointed out, the high end cages can go into the thousands, so don't sell yourself short. Even plastic cages can be quite expensive, just look at Habitat Systems prices.
A friend of mine got a quote on a 24" cube from them and if I remember correctly it was over $1000.

Sounds like you have an awesome product in the works!

Mikoh4792 · 10-09-13, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Terranaut

If your willing to pay for it I will ship to anywhere.

Better start saving up then..

How soon do you think you'll start? Maybe in a year or two I will need several 4x2 cages.

erichillkeast · 10-09-13, 08:21 AM

I have a thought, since the touch input/controller will most likely be a significant cost, maybe you could have two types of units, one with the controller that could be seen as a "master" enclosure, and other "slave" enclosures without. You could then connect the "slaves" to the "masters", provided that you are able to control multiple heat sources from the controller. This would not only help reduce the overall cost of multiple units, but it could potentially make a stack of units more simple to use, because you would have the controls for the whole stack all in one place.