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MAKING RAT TUBES / FABRIQUER DES TUBES

Please see tube building specifications in Annex A of the RATS! Canada rules document.

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Where to buy

Home Depot, Lowes, Home Hardware, Rona etc all carry PVC pipes and fittings. Prices and stock will vary, I suggest you shop around.
  • DWV 4" PVC pipe
  • 4" PVC Drain (may need coupling)
  • 4" PVC cleanout plug adapter (Hub x FPT)
  • 4" PVC cleanout plug
  • 4" PVC cap
  • PVC cement
  • 5/16" brad point drill bit

None of the stores listed above carry 4 inch Schedule 40 pipe, though you may be able to order some at specialty plumbing stores. I have ordered pipe from Boone plumbing in the past.
  • Schedule 40 PVC pipe (Canada) The pipe must be solid core, not foam core.
  • Drain that fits Schedule 40 pipe (Canada)
  • Cleanout plug adapter that fits Schedule 40 pipe (US only) (verify that this fits your pipe before buying)
  • Snap in drain, acceptable alternate drain (US only)

Tie-downs

For hosts who know they have dogs who have a tendency to move tubes, it is STRONGLY recommended that you tie down your tubes.  An example of a tie-down is below. The eyehook is attached with a bolt and ground down if longer than the height of the plug cap. The carabiner and bungee can hook onto the rear string of any nearby bale.
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  • About / à Propos
    • Contact
    • NEWS / Nouveautés
    • RAT SAFETY / Sécurité des rats
    • History / Historique
    • SHOP / MAGASINEZ
  • RULES / RèGLEMENTS
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    • GAMES / JEUX >
      • BARN RATTING / CHASE EN GRANGE
      • BRUSH HUNTING / CHASSE EN BROUSSAILLES
      • GO TO GROUND / TERRIERS ARTIFICIELS
      • TEAM RELAY / RELAIS EN ÉQUIPE
      • TRAILING & LOCATING / PISTAGE A L'ODEUR
  • TRIALS / COMPÉTITIONS
    • EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS
    • TRIAL HOSTS / HOTES DE CONCOURS >
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    • JUDGES / JUGES >
      • LIST OF JUDGES / LISTE DE JUGES
      • Judge's Handbook
      • Guide des juges
      • Judge Application / Application pour juger
  • My DOG / Mon CHIEN
    • DOG SCORES / POINTAGES DES CHIENS
    • REGISTER A DOG / ENREGISTRER UN CHIEN
    • TOP DOGS / CHIENS DE L'ANNEE