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Hovabator 1590--no replacement parts?

post #1 of 8
4/7/09 at 8:06am
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My Hova 1590 is having trouble holding temps.  I may be able to baby it through this hatch.  It is now covered with a blanket, and the temp is getting close to 99.5.

I contacted the company, and they no longer make this model.  According to the person helping me over the phone, it would cost $100+ to buy a new heating unit for it (includes shipping).  If I have to spend that, I will buy an entire new incubator.

Any suggestions on replacement parts from other bators that might work for this one--at a more reasonable cost?

Lynn

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post #2 of 8
4/7/09 at 9:47am

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post #3 of 8
4/7/09 at 11:17am
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Thank you, Steve.  I really don't know what's going on.  Until my husband gets home, and figures out whether it is a thermostat issue or a heating element issue, I'm trying to consider my options.

At least he is only working a half day today.  He's pretty handy--he might be able to jury-rig something for this hatch.  We are known for the good ol' "jury-rig".  lol

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4/7/09 at 11:27am

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4/7/09 at 11:48am
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The room is about 68-70 degrees.

Lynn

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4/7/09 at 11:51am

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post #7 of 8
4/7/09 at 12:03pm

Hey, Lynn, I just replied to your emails.  I have a spare wafer if you want to try that.  Any time my bator starts acting like that, it's always the wafer, so maybe that's your problem???

You have 2 hands, one for helping yourself and one for helping others.


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post #8 of 8
4/7/09 at 12:32pm
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Thanks Lori.

There is a good chance, I think, now that it is my thermometer that is off. 

DH is buying another thermometer, so we can compare readings.  Sheesh!

Lynn

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