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  1. ajcress

    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    it has been my dream for a long time to own one as well! I got one heck of a deal on this bator. The gentleman I purchased it in May of 2011 and then injured himself and had to have back surgery. during this time he was not able to keep his cgickens and soon after got rid of them all and...
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    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    well for now all seems well.. i plugged up the other vent on the side leaving only the 1 vent on the back open and the humidity jumped to 50 %. i already have 2 very large sponges in the humidity pan.. will put a few jars in in the am if it isn't closer to 60+ in the am..not sure if it is a...
  3. ajcress

    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    ok guys... I will officially go in lockdown with 28 healthy eggs that I am sure will hatch IF I can get the humidity to rise... WHY I am having sooooo uch trouble with this bator..I was told it was idiot proof..I never thought of myself as an idiot..this time the humidity was 38 to 42% during...
  4. ajcress

    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    Mr. Barred Rock : Quote: Hello Folks I'm In WV also Inwood WV Hello!!! I didn't know you were from WV... Nice to see some fellow West Virginians here on this thread!!
  5. ajcress

    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    another West Virginian!!! Howdy from Masontown WV!!!!!
  6. ajcress

    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    Mr. Barred Rock : No its a couple years old may try to upgrade unit later ? Thanks for the repley. check with cmom she upgraded the one she has...I'm sure she could tell you how she upgraded the one she has. I would keep it if it works and make changes to it.. Good Luck!!!
  7. ajcress

    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    Mr. Barred Rock : Good Morning, I just bought a used sportsman 1502 and looking for any and all pointers. My one question at this time is where should I be taking the temp. and hud. readings. If I put the stat on the top shelf will I get a higher reading because the water tray and heater are...
  8. ajcress

    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    Quote: Thanks alienchick! I have recently graduated to the cabinet club so I want all the expert advise, tips and secrets!! so I too hope this thread grows with useful tips and information!! I hope you enjoy BYC as much as I do!!!lots of GREAT people here!!!
  9. ajcress

    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    ok i have, i do believe, figured out the problem...inside the humidity pan on top of the floating lever there is a pin that can be pushed to the left or right... I pushed this all the way to the left and now the pan is constantly filling as needed...I am not sure what that pins purpose is but...
  10. ajcress

    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    thanks for the reply!! the humidity pan goes dry before the days end if i fill it in the am... IDK...I will just have to wait and see.. I started these eggs out in my lg still air and the temp did drop to around 90 a couple times. I moved them to the new bator on day 7 when I candled. the...
  11. ajcress

    tips and secrets of the GQF 1502 sportsman...

    I recently purchased a 1502 sportsman cabinet incubator. I used and still have an LG still air incubator I have hatched from for almost 5 years with good luck... Well I wanted to upgrade to the caddie. I started up the bator like I was suppose to and everything was fine for over 24 hours so I...
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