My finished rack

[softballstud_1099]

ok guys here is the finished rack that our shop teacher and his students built for me. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[LeapinLizards]

Good deal!!! I would however up those temps into the 90s though I keep my rack at 95*F and mine are doing fantastic!

 

[softballstud_1099]

Heather, Thank you for your posts. It is actually fluctuating between 88 -92. I watched it for about 4 hours last night. I do not have the leos in there yet as I wanted to get the temps right first. Again thanks

 

[LeapinLizards]

No problem at all! I've been through it all with the rack I built, so any help I can give you I will. What are you using to control the temps?

Oh...and as far as securing the heat tape to the wood, Home Depot carries a tape. It's called Flex Fix and resistant to heat. That will allow you to slide the tubs over the tape without risking any damage It's not very expensive either, and a rather large roll...I didn't even use half of it to do my whole rack. Here is a picture :

 

[softballstud_1099]

Right now I am using a dimmer switch but I plan to get a helix asap.

 

[LeapinLizards]

Sounds great! I also know quite a few people that use Johnsons and have no problems.

 

[softballstud_1099]

ok I will look at them also.

 

[ponylover86]

No problem at all! I've been through it all with the rack I built, so any help I can give you I will. What are you using to control the temps?

Oh...and as far as securing the heat tape to the wood, Home Depot carries a tape. It's called Flex Fix and resistant to heat. That will allow you to slide the tubs over the tape without risking any damage It's not very expensive either, and a rather large roll...I didn't even use half of it to do my whole rack. Here is a picture :

How much did you pay for the roll of Flex Fix? Im going to have to pick up some of that. Thanks.

 

[softballstud_1099]

I paid $2.50 a foot for 6 foot of it at the bean farm. I still need 8 more feet to finish.

 

[LeapinLizards]

Oh, she means the tape used to secure the flex watt to the wood...

I honestly cannot remember, but I think it was less than $10 for a roll of it. I used less than half the roll, and I have a HUGE rack system (I've learned not to say the words "huge rack" on this forum lol)

 

[ponylover86]

haha....All I can say about the "Huge Rack" thing is that I know how it feels!:main_yes::main_thumbsup: I will have to pick up some of that Flex Fix for the rack system that my DH is working on.Thanks so much.

Oh, she means the tape used to secure the flex watt to the wood...

I honestly cannot remember, but I think it was less than $10 for a roll of it. I used less than half the roll, and I have a HUGE rack system (I've learned not to say the words "huge rack" on this forum lol)