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Best way to replace floor in incubator

post #1 of 6
1/19/12 at 2:05pm
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Hey there, my Brower incubator needs to have the floor replace (as well as a good polish, or buff), i am not sure the best way to go ahead with this. I believe this incubator was made by Lheay (sp?) incubators, and rebraneded as a brower (as it is lacking in details). Here's the label: 

 

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here is the damage to the floor (don't worry not going to be hatching anytime soon in the incubator) 

 

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( it also needs to be sanitized as well, but at this point i am not sure if the stains well come out or not)  

 

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post #2 of 6
1/19/12 at 3:05pm

Are the lower walls rotting also. If not tear out the plywood floor and cut a piece to match and place it back in. I would seal the floor really good before using it also.

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post #3 of 6
1/19/12 at 3:10pm
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Originally Posted by La Mike View Post

Are the lower walls rotting also. If not tear out the plywood floor and cut a piece to match and place it back in. I would seal the floor really good before using it also.



 

Nope, the walls are not rotten. It would be best to do it with red wood right? as that's what the outer of the incubator is made of. (dad's not home, if he was i would ask him).

 

 

Also any idea if there is a electronic thermostat that well work with an old incubator? 

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post #4 of 6
1/19/12 at 3:42pm

if you have redwood yes that would be the best to use after that plywood at least 3/4 inch.

If it was me working on it I would dismantle and clean the whole incubator then put it back together replacing any areas that needed it.

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post #5 of 6
1/19/12 at 3:45pm

Any thermostat for incubators will work in it.you will just have to rewire it, which I would do anyway .

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post #6 of 6
1/19/12 at 3:47pm
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Originally Posted by mohillbilly View Post

Any thermostat for incubators will work in it.you will just have to rewire it, which I would do anyway .


 

 

What brand do you use? and yes i am thinking it should be rewired. 

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