i would like to say that the incubator is really cool, but instead of a dimmer switch for a thermostat you could use a water heater thermostat, i am sure you will have great hatches, but it is less of a hassle when controlling the temp with a water heater thermostat, rather than a dimmer switch,,,,, because the thermostat will adjust to changes in temp, but the dimmer will stay the same if the outside temp affects the inside of the incubator
@sharaedavis You're welcome, I also recommend drilling holes into the thermostat, when you do this, the thermostat can react quicker to changes in air temperature, and I recommend placing the back of the thermostat, within an inch and a half of the light. If you don't know how or where to drill the holes into the thermostat, search
"Homemade incubator build follow up. Thermostat Modification" :) I hope this helps
At walmart, you can just purchase a min-fan for $6... I wouldn't want to bother with something I don't know how to touch. Nice vid so far. :D I would love to see those eggs hatch.
@SaveaChicken great advice ut the cpu fan is pretty straight forward skin a phone charger and splice the wire together tape it and plug it in. .. But the mini-fan can be just as good. but what r u gonna do when the battery runs out. You would still want to open it up cut the wires and do the same splicing required to keep it running..
If you pull a fan from a device, such as a computer, make sure the voltage of the fan matches the voltage of the transformer.
A sponge sitting the water will give more surface area to increase humidity and keep the chicks from falling in and drowning. Might put some wire screen over the bowl anyway.
i would like to say that the incubator is really cool, but instead of a dimmer switch for a thermostat you could use a water heater thermostat, i am sure you will have great hatches, but it is less of a hassle when controlling the temp with a water heater thermostat, rather than a dimmer switch,,,,, because the thermostat will adjust to changes in temp, but the dimmer will stay the same if the outside temp affects the inside of the incubator
quintinp02 9 months ago
@quintinp02 Thanks for the suggestion. You saved me $30 by using a water heater thermostat instead of a heating pad thermostat.
sharaedavis 1 month ago
@sharaedavis You're welcome, I also recommend drilling holes into the thermostat, when you do this, the thermostat can react quicker to changes in air temperature, and I recommend placing the back of the thermostat, within an inch and a half of the light. If you don't know how or where to drill the holes into the thermostat, search
"Homemade incubator build follow up. Thermostat Modification" :) I hope this helps
quintinp02 1 month ago
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dookindasie1 1 year ago
how often do you need to rotate the eggs and how do you rotate them ?
ukurbanfarmer 1 year ago
great stuff !
bahamaschickens 1 year ago
For sale?
HarrisPoultryThe 1 year ago
At walmart, you can just purchase a min-fan for $6... I wouldn't want to bother with something I don't know how to touch. Nice vid so far. :D I would love to see those eggs hatch.
SaveaChicken 1 year ago
@SaveaChicken great advice ut the cpu fan is pretty straight forward skin a phone charger and splice the wire together tape it and plug it in. .. But the mini-fan can be just as good. but what r u gonna do when the battery runs out. You would still want to open it up cut the wires and do the same splicing required to keep it running..
bahamaschickens 1 year ago
If you pull a fan from a device, such as a computer, make sure the voltage of the fan matches the voltage of the transformer.
A sponge sitting the water will give more surface area to increase humidity and keep the chicks from falling in and drowning. Might put some wire screen over the bowl anyway.
KayakFisher01 2 years ago
Hey!!! Really cool man!!! You perfected the video!! I wish I did a materials list on mine. Awesome 5 stars!!!!!!!!!! Rick.
london1817 2 years ago
awesome.
bahamalesster 2 years ago