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Scott W · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:25 am Post subject: Building Contico Rack

Right, as promised here's the measurements of my large contico rack. It hold 15 tubs (3 wide, 5 high).
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Scott W · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:26 am Post subject:

A = 856mm
B = 1284mm
C = 6"
D = 1250mm
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Scott W · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:36 am Post subject:

You need the following pieces

A's = 2 off
B's = 2 off
C's = 10 off
D's = 4 off

It also helps if you cut a piece that is the width of the space you require (ie where the tub goes), I use two templates 405mm wide as my 'tub' spacers.

I start by screwing the two panels (A) onto the base panel (B). I then put the spacers in and then two supports (C). I then drop in a shelf section (D). I screw the shelf in at the sides and then double check my spacers and then screw down from the shelf (D) above into the upright supports (C). I carry on with this all the way up until I have put all 4 shelf pieces (D) in, then screw the top piece down (B).

I then slide the 4ft heat strips in and put the back on. I also silicone the inside joints (all) to protect from humidity.
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Scott W · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:39 am Post subject:

showing notch in wood needed to allow heat strip to slide in after the shelves have been screwed in.
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Scott W · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:42 am Post subject:

If you use 6" upright supports (C) then this is the gap that you should have. It also provide enough ventilation without addition vents.
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Scott W · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:45 am Post subject:

right, finally my DISCLAIMER Wink

All sizes are taken from MY racking and it all fitted together (as per photo), I am NOT responsible if yours doesn't fit! If you want to be 100% sure then work out all the measurements yourself and then you can only blame yourself Laughing

good luck.
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_dave_ · Key Member Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 449 Location: Kent

Brilliant scott Very Happy

good stuff! will build mine soon!

do you know if the 50ltr Really Useful Boxes are the same size as the large conticos?

Dave

Peter Parrot · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:38 pm Post subject:

mattie · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:48 pm Post subject:

dave i use the 50 litre really usefull boxes and they measure

70 cm long
44 cm wide
23 cm high

if that helps

_dave_ · Key Member Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 449 Location: Kent

good stuff thanks guys Very Happy