New cage setup.

[moogle73]

Where did you get the chains? Do you know what the weight limit is per chain? Im thinking of running one across the top of the cage to hang my pothos on. Im curious if it will support the weight.

Assuming its 1 inch chain, I think 1 inch plastic chain has a breaking strength of like 60-70 pounds, don't quote me on that lol, but I believe it something around there so it should be more than enough to support a hanging plant.

 

[LazardLizard]

Very clean and thought out!!!

 

[berboy]

Hi,
does the dowel swing or roll? I think you are looking for plant caddies and they are available at lowes or home depot..

 

[Action Jackson]

Hi,
does the dowel swing or roll? I think you are looking for plant caddies and they are available at lowes or home depot..

If the dowel is small and rolls in the chain segment I just wire tie it. I also bought some dowels the fit tight in the chain.

 

[Genesis Pythons]

Great looking setups!

 

[coldbloodedAL]

I like it man! Good thinking!

 

[squiggles13]

Very awesome cage setup.

could you use the wire racks for drying dishes? if so, im about to go get some at target.

 

[MelissaB]

I love your setup. Could you please tell me where you found the clips and what they're called?

 

[Action Jackson]

I love your setup. Could you please tell me where you found the clips and what they're called?

They are 1/4" wire clips. You can find them at lowes or HD in the phone or cable TV section.

 

[MelissaB]

Thank you, will go pick some up today.

 

[Action Jackson]

Thank you, will go pick some up today.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_48409-12704-772835L_0__?productId=3364674

 

[IAmCarl]

Followed this from the other recent thread and I gotta say, my wheels are turning

Great ideas

 

[Action Jackson]

Followed this from the other recent thread and I gotta say, my wheels are turning

Great ideas

Ha ha. Thanks! It has be working great for me.

 

[CELeafs]

Stealing this idea when my XL reptibreeze arrives.

 

[CELeafs]

Maybe I'm an idiot but can you explain to me a little more about the process of getting the clips attached? You screw holes to stick the clips through?

 

[MelissaB]

It depends on the cage. There are a few that come with holes predrilled. Mine didn't have predrilled holes, so I used small 1/2 inch long self tapping screws. If you drive them too far, they will make a pointy bulge at the top (outside) of your cage. I didn't want to mess with making pilot hole, because aluminum can be touchy as far as stripping out easily. The self tapping screws made it super easy to install the clips.

 

[Action Jackson]

It depends on the cage. There are a few that come with holes predrilled. Mine didn't have predrilled holes, so I used small 1/2 inch long self tapping screws. If you drive them too far, they will make a pointy bulge at the top (outside) of your cage. I didn't want to mess with making pilot hole, because aluminum can be touchy as far as stripping out easily. The self tapping screws made it super easy to install the clips.

I used 3/8 stainless screws. No pilot hole, just a little pressure and they go right in. Helps to have a cordless drill though.