Attaching PVC pipe to the enclosures bottom

[Big Gulp]

So I have an LLLReptile cage I'm setting up. For drainage, I'm thinking of drilling 4-5 holes in the bottom white sheet that comes with it (same as ReptiBreeze cages) and then attaching a PVC pipe underneath to drain into a bucket underneath.

What's the best method for doing this? DO do this, I was thinking turn the bottom piece upside down, sitting the PVC pipe over the drilled holes, and caulking the outer edges of the pipe to the white bottom. Would this work? Or is there a better adhesive to use? Great stuff maybe?

 

[Hibiscusmile]

So I have an LLLReptile cage I'm setting up. For drainage, I'm thinking of drilling 4-5 holes in the bottom white sheet that comes with it (same as ReptiBreeze cages) and then attaching a PVC pipe underneath to drain into a bucket underneath.

What's the best method for doing this? DO do this, I was thinking turn the bottom piece upside down, sitting the PVC pipe over the drilled holes, and caulking the outer edges of the pipe to the white bottom. Would this work? Or is there a better adhesive to use? Great stuff maybe?

Could you use the pvc pipe for drains? As it has the rubber gasget and a screw on nut so you would not have to use adhesives?

 

[Big Gulp]

Not exactly sure what you mean. I'm thinking a regular pipe like this?

I really wish I was as handy as my brother. He could build a house in a month. I'd be lucky to cut a straight line in a 2x4.

 

[Hibiscusmile]

http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/1000/38/380eba80-47cc-4ef9-92c6-c2b6bdb15d33_1000.jpg

something like that or this one with flat top, u would have to search for pvc instead of metal

http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/2f/2fbeae01-9bd2-435c-950f-5fc2f8f40669_300.jpg

 

[reptoman]

Sounds to me like you are going to make a simple solution very complicated. I use PVC pipe under my cages but not to drain through. It holds the weight of the cage and allows excess water to flow over the pipe to a PVC shower pan liner underneath and into a central drain that is over a bucket on the floor. There is a slope to the center where the drain is so the water drains to the bucket. You can make a very basic drain table / cage stand with a small amount of scrap plywood and the material I mentioned above. See the link for detailed pictures of what I am talking about. I use a PVC 3/4" stock edge to hold the pipe in place but you can just as easily run a 2" screw through the pipe to secure it. Hope this helps.

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534932_580902258629989_1979526832_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...073741843.291375457582672&type=1&l=7b9bbcc4ee

 

[Big Gulp]

Thanks for the replies.

I already have a wooden stand (24x24 top) that I plan to put the cage on. I just need to drill a big hole in the middle of the table with a hole saw. Then attach a pvc pipe to the bottom of the cages white bottom.

 

[l0u1ss]

Sounds to me like you are going to make a simple solution very complicated. I use PVC pipe under my cages but not to drain through. It holds the weight of the cage and allows excess water to flow over the pipe to a PVC shower pan liner underneath and into a central drain that is over a bucket on the floor. There is a slope to the center where the drain is so the water drains to the bucket. You can make a very basic drain table / cage stand with a small amount of scrap plywood and the material I mentioned above. See the link for detailed pictures of what I am talking about. I use a PVC 3/4" stock edge to hold the pipe in place but you can just as easily run a 2" screw through the pipe to secure it. Hope this helps.

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534932_580902258629989_1979526832_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...073741843.291375457582672&type=1&l=7b9bbcc4ee

Where did you get that pvc liner that goes to the drain? And also what exactly is the the notched pieces that hold the pvc pipe? Id like to build something like this.

 

[reptoman]

PVC shower pan liner from lowes or home depot. The pipe sits in a milled out profile I cut into 3/4" PVC stock with a router.