No they dont make the wood to hot, as for the earth, dont wire it into the plug, just cut it both ends, you dont need it.

you dont have to drill holes in vivexotic vivs they come with premade holes for wires. just make sure you put the back on the right way up

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why not try "jungleboy" on here , he does the kits , and very good they are to , as i bought some bulb guards off him , was well pleased

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Thanks - have emailed him!

Am also asking around about heat proof cable, but no DIY stores have any.... any idea where I can get some??

Hey, these work a treat.. I've used them on multiple occassions and i've seen them in alot of vivariums on here

Arcadia ADCH Reptile Ceramic lamp Holder and Bracket Value Vivariums

Wonderful and they come with a bracket which can be angled very easily.


Lew.

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Yes, I know my user isnt Pixel, but its my gaming name.

jungleboy also sells the heat proof cable as well , (2 core ) just tell him what length you want , all my bulbs are 150 watt and the contiboard does get warm on top but its not that hot.

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OK, I got the CX48 and cabinet from valuevivarums.co.uk, and have to say I am not impressed with it...

There is a slight crack in the top and bottom parts (just on the vinyl I believe - actual wood feels fine), it was chipped, and I am not even sure it's actually the CX48; there are no cable holes in the rear, and the bottom does not have the holes for the cabinet.

However, I managed to use the cabinet base as a guide for the dowels, and have now built it (although not attached the top, as am waiting for the bulb holder etc. and to install the rock faces).

Are there different versions or something? Not impressed as I paid £170 for it....

Thats really expensive!

It was for the (allegedly) CX48 viv and the cabinet though....!

It says that "access holes" are in the back panel!

Is it an "actual" viv exotic viv or do they just have the pics on the site and make the vivs them selves?

Ring them or e-mail and say you are not happy, its damaged and has the holes missing, see what they say, if you are not happy with what they say get in touch with Viv exotic themselves.