Angel619392
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OK so I see a problem in the reptile community and not only with bearded dragons also with ball pyrhons , carpets , most snakes and ackies/blue tongue skinks..
The problem is when it comes to custom caging people decide to upgrade from wooden enclosures to PVC which honestly is better than wooden enclosures all around in every single are except cost. The only other bad thing is the off gassing that has been downplayed a lot but thats another conversation for debate.
Now the solution to this problem is HDPE enclosures. After much research I come to find out that HDPE is better than PVC (expanded pvc foam board) in literally every area. I mean that statement to its fullest.
1. Tolerates heats up to 240 degrees F and does not contain chlorine like pvc which is one of the main fumes that is super toxic when pvc is heated at 140 degrees
2. Strength , HDPE is denser and very strong. Great when it comes to shock waves or hard impacts for example monitor lizards
3. Smooth surface allows for easy cleaning and does not absorb pee and poop odors nor stains
4. Also lightweight like pvc
So you see , HDPE beats pvc in its own strengths the only con is that its more expensive. But I wanted to make a DIY guide and a video of when I make a enclosure out this stuff in February.
Now the question I have is really just me saying I can provide what im asking you guys. So here is the question
If HDPE is superior to Expanded pvc foam board which every cage maker uses literally except for one that uses CPVC then would it not make sense to buy it if its the same price as one of the cheapest cage makers like AP plastics?
Thats my question and I know I can solve this problem of closing the gap of price between HDPE and pvc.
Proline enclosures used to make HDPE cages but they could not compete with the prices of PVC so they had to stop making them even though they were a superior cage, but people will go with whats cheaper.
So let me get your input on if you had or have PVC cages HDPE cages what you liked and disliked about them.
An if you would get HDPE cage over pvc knowing the facts that its better in every way.
And of course ill have visuals when I build my cage.
The problem is when it comes to custom caging people decide to upgrade from wooden enclosures to PVC which honestly is better than wooden enclosures all around in every single are except cost. The only other bad thing is the off gassing that has been downplayed a lot but thats another conversation for debate.
Now the solution to this problem is HDPE enclosures. After much research I come to find out that HDPE is better than PVC (expanded pvc foam board) in literally every area. I mean that statement to its fullest.
1. Tolerates heats up to 240 degrees F and does not contain chlorine like pvc which is one of the main fumes that is super toxic when pvc is heated at 140 degrees
2. Strength , HDPE is denser and very strong. Great when it comes to shock waves or hard impacts for example monitor lizards
3. Smooth surface allows for easy cleaning and does not absorb pee and poop odors nor stains
4. Also lightweight like pvc
So you see , HDPE beats pvc in its own strengths the only con is that its more expensive. But I wanted to make a DIY guide and a video of when I make a enclosure out this stuff in February.
Now the question I have is really just me saying I can provide what im asking you guys. So here is the question
If HDPE is superior to Expanded pvc foam board which every cage maker uses literally except for one that uses CPVC then would it not make sense to buy it if its the same price as one of the cheapest cage makers like AP plastics?
Thats my question and I know I can solve this problem of closing the gap of price between HDPE and pvc.
Proline enclosures used to make HDPE cages but they could not compete with the prices of PVC so they had to stop making them even though they were a superior cage, but people will go with whats cheaper.
So let me get your input on if you had or have PVC cages HDPE cages what you liked and disliked about them.
An if you would get HDPE cage over pvc knowing the facts that its better in every way.
And of course ill have visuals when I build my cage.
