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    Recommend incubator thermostat

    Thanks for the suggestion. What kind of digital thermostat would you recommend using. Cost isn't an issue I just want accurate and reliable
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    Recommend incubator thermostat

    I am currently using the incubator warehouse digital thermostat and lately it's been all over the place with its temp readings so I'm going to replace it. What would be a great replacement thermostat and also a thermometer and hygrometer
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    IncuTherm combo thermometer/hygrometer accuracy

    thanks for the link to calibrate the hygrometer. I tested my analog thermometer using the ice water test and it tested perfectly so my combination thermometer/hygrometer doesn't read the temp correctly. Ill let you guys know in 21 if I had any luck or not. Thanks for your help
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    Help with 1st incubator build

    before i get brave and add some eggs what is the min/max temp i can run in a forced air incubator. i know that 99.5 is optimal
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    IncuTherm combo thermometer/hygrometer accuracy

    I may just use it strictly as a hygrometer and ignore the two reading
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    IncuTherm combo thermometer/hygrometer accuracy

    So I guess from what your saying I shouldn't trust the one reading 3 degrees high then
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    Help with 1st incubator build

    is 35-45% humidity enough or should i try to get it higher
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    IncuTherm combo thermometer/hygrometer accuracy

    Does anyone know how accurate the incubator warehouse IncuTherm thermometer/hygrometer is. Both my digital thermostat and analog dial thermometer read the same temp but the IncuTherm reads 3 degrees higher than the others do. which one should I trust. Also whats the best if the one I have can't...
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    Help with 1st incubator build

    Thanks for the help with the vent hole placement. I added another fan at the top in the front blowing downward but not directly on the eggs. Now both top and bottom have the same temp and I only have a .9* differential when the thermostat cuts off and when it starts heating again. before I added...
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    Help with 1st incubator build

    I will.hopefully be incubating chicken, duck and turkey eggs. Once I get the kinks worked out and have a successful hatching I'll share the plans and specs for whoever wants to make one like it
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    Help with 1st incubator build

    I have another fan I'll add later today. What after I figure out the temp variation what do you recommend as far as fresh air vents. Where do you typically add your fresh air supplies and vents
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    Help with 1st incubator build

    As of now I have no ventilation holes and the fan is located in the top blowing towards the front across the heating element. How many ventilation holes should I have, where should they be and what size is recommend
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    Help with 1st incubator build

    The element is in the top approximately 2" in front of the fan. I'm using the thermostat from incubator warehouse that I've seen a lot of people on here use. I can't figure out if I need a higher wattage element or perhaps a different fan. Also how can I tell if I have static pressure in the...
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    Help with 1st incubator build

    So I just finished my first incubator build and need a little help. Its 18 wide 21 deep and 36 high. I installed a 60cfm fan and a 250 watt element. It has a 6" wide 2" deep false back that's 36" high with a 1"x6" wide gap at the bottom to help aid in circulation. I fired it up for the first...
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