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| hillzi |
Posted - 08/05/2010 : 17:37:54
Heya guys, so instead of having to weigh your wires down or laying them down flat, with the risk of them moving and taking inaccurate readings and heating too much, depending on the stat probe's posistion, I tried the cable tie method, read on. 
Ok, what you will need IS,
A light coloured highlighter, a soldering iron (or something that could make the holes, a screwdriver heated up on the gas hob, or a power drill) scissors, and of course the cable ties, which I purchased here > HERE
it was £1 for a 100 cable ties, with free postage. Perfect size. Guy's a good seller A* from me!
Right step one, remove your snake and decor etc.
Step two, using the highlighter, mark out where you need the holes for the cable tie to be threaded through, this is what the blue dots are for, I used the highlighter as it can be wiped off, and actually makes a mark, I tried a pencil and a biro and they didn't even make a mark, I tried scissors to make a little dent but I couldn't even see the dent.
and for the cool end thermometer
Step three; melt/drill out the holes. WARNING: IF ANY YOUNGSTER TRIES THIS, DO IT UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION! ALSO MAKE SURE YOUR'E IN A VERY WELL VENTALAITED AREA!
Step four: After the plastic has cooled, and the fumes have disapated, its worth trying to scratch off the top 'ring' if you like to tidy the hole up. Now thread the tie around the wires, for the stat probe and two thermometer probes.
Step five: cut off the extention of the tie.
This is the end product..
Now everythings back in, can you see any wires?
The same method can also be applied to plants/decor
The plant being suspended by the cable tie is the light green canabis plant on the front side of the my RUB.
Hope this guide helps! 
*edited by Kehhlyr to compress the link, it was page spanning* |
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| scorpyshake |
Posted - 15/07/2012 : 19:25:38
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Originally posted by a33272
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Originally posted by scorpyshake
great idea, where do you get the fake cannabis plants from, but i personally would put the cable ties the other way around, so the cut off end was on the outside, brilliant idea though, as I was wondering how to attach fake plants
Good idea but wouldn't work on the bottom
Yeah I thought that after I'd posted lol |
| a33272 |
Posted - 14/07/2012 : 15:09:37
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Originally posted by scorpyshake
great idea, where do you get the fake cannabis plants from, but i personally would put the cable ties the other way around, so the cut off end was on the outside, brilliant idea though, as I was wondering how to attach fake plants
Good idea but wouldn't work on the bottom |
| scorpyshake |
Posted - 14/07/2012 : 14:11:54
great idea, where do you get the fake cannabis plants from, but I personally would put the cable ties the other way around, so the cut off end was on the outside, brilliant idea though, as I was wondering how to attach fake plants |
| ptmbradley |
Posted - 25/04/2011 : 23:34:46
Cool idea. Nice one!
Pete |
| ravensgirl |
Posted - 25/04/2011 : 23:25:06
that looks amazing |
| Ailsa |
Posted - 05/04/2011 : 20:09:32
Great and really useful, now i know what to do when my new snake moves up to a bigger sized enclosure |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 01/04/2011 : 15:58:15
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Originally posted by boswell3782
Lol, looks like a cannabis plant in the 2nd pic lol
They are! well, fake ones.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZooMed-Cannabis-Reptile-Vivarium-Plant-36cm-/160521343503?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects&hash=item255fd1520f |
| boswell3782 |
Posted - 01/04/2011 : 13:38:54
Lol, looks like a cannabis plant in the 2nd pic lol |
| Mouse |
Posted - 10/05/2010 : 11:03:05
Awesome! :D
I'll be doing that with mine! |
| hillzi |
Posted - 09/05/2010 : 10:04:44
Cheers Phil  |
| hillzi |
Posted - 08/05/2010 : 20:12:36
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Originally posted by Sta~ple
D'oh I'm so sorry I meant tidy! My keyboard hates me for some reason.
Hehe true which reminds me I need to put some new holes in some RUBs so hopefully I can have a go soon with that and try putting some plants up :) You have me all excited now lol. I do have a suggestion though if you don't mind me suggesting and that is if you don't want to use hot objects to make holes, a leather hole puncher for belts works well.
I also have the same hair putty as you! Haha
Not to worry! And thats a good suggestion, in case someone like me doesn't own a soldering iron or a drill, I borrowed the soldering iron from my neighbour, and we also have an electric oven.
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Originally posted by eeji
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Originally posted by hillzi
A light coloured highlighter, a soldering iron (or something that could make the holes, a screwdriver heated up on the gas hob, or a power drill) scissors, and of course the cable ties, "stole" from work because I am a scummy cheap northener
edited to suit......
I approve much?
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| eeji |
Posted - 08/05/2010 : 20:00:33
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Originally posted by hillzi
A light coloured highlighter, a soldering iron (or something that could make the holes, a screwdriver heated up on the gas hob, or a power drill) scissors, and of course the cable ties, "borrowed" from work it was £0 for a 1000 cable ties
edited to suit...... |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 08/05/2010 : 19:57:13
D'oh I'm so sorry I meant tidy! My keyboard hates me for some reason.
Hehe true which reminds me I need to put some new holes in some RUBs so hopefully I can have a go soon with that and try putting some plants up :) You have me all excited now lol. I do have a suggestion though if you don't mind me suggesting and that is if you don't want to use hot objects to make holes, a leather hole puncher for belts works well.
I also have the same hair putty as you! Haha |
| hillzi |
Posted - 08/05/2010 : 19:39:10
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Originally posted by Sta~ple
Very nice and looks tiny although me being me I don't like putting holes in anything >.<
What looks tiny? 
Well you can't put a snake in a RUB with no holes no can you?  |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 08/05/2010 : 19:33:36
Very nice and looks tiny although me being me I don't like putting holes in anything >.< |
| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 08/05/2010 : 19:25:49
Great post, should be made a sticky!!!! |
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