The outside of incubator #1, works "satisfactoty". I'll try and get a smaller wattage power source for it when I can. Other than that, it's decent. It has: (1) GQF matal fan (1) porcelain light golder (1) dimmer switch Though you can't see it, the light is on the left of the dimmer, fastened to the side appx 1 inch from the "top". Fan is directly 1/2 inch from the dimmer in the middle inside of the top of the cooler. Air circulation is good. Only issue is the light is so large(even tho it's only 25w) and the cooler so small, I'll look for a tiny fridge or lamp light & socket for it. I am in the process of fixing any issues. Up-to-date photos will be added within the week.
- kellyn
- Jul 29, 2012
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Materials: (1) GQF turbo-fan and wafer thermostat (1) 12v computer fan (1) drill (8) #8-32 x 2" bolts with the nuts with 'em. (1) bit that can drill a hole big enough for the bolt to fit through. But not too big. And one that'll drill a 1/2" hole for the red light that shows you if your incubator is on or not. (1)phillips drill bit. (1) 10 ft roll of 3/8" x 3/4" foam tape. *optional* (6) screws, and (1) latch, if you want it to close. (1) automatic turner. Or if your dresser is larger than 27"L x 18W, 2 turners. *not guaranteed all information is accurate. And your incubator probably has the screws from the manufactorer. Mine were too short and rusted to reuse. All the measurements and sizes, I looked up from the packages and the info is right. Finished version. I took the front of the drawr and hinged it onto the middle shelf. I also added another fan(inside top right) that's connected to my other incubator(didn't have a converter for the 12v pc fan). I improvised a bit on a few things. I'm a cheap-o and only bought the foam tape for $5.99; I had everything else literally sitting around collecting dust. It hold easily 60% humidity and stays between 97-102* at 60-76 degrees fahrenheit. I can almost fit 2 auto turners in it... almost... grr... Out of 3 seccessful incubators, this is the only one that required 0% parental help. So, anyone who isn't afraid to get shocked wiring in the second fan(it's optional, though) and can use a drill can easily make this. It takes 3 hours, tops. Most of my time went into pulling stuff apart. A ruler is greatly advised! And be careful not to get burnt by your heating element. P.s. I didn't measure anything, I guessed and so I have about 6 extra holes on he top and sides for ventilation. P.s.s. I hatched 10 button quail and 1 coturnix(so far) in it. I don't quite trust it to do full-term yet. And if I did i'd put in guinea or duck eggs. They're harder to kill with temperature spikes. *I used several ideas in this that were from other BYCers. Like the styrafoam tape. I'll keep altering and changing things until I have it completely right and eliminate and hot/cool spots.
- kellyn
- Feb 27, 2012
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