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    Bator Question!

    OK I have built 5 super sucessful forced air incubators and im stumped! I use HWH thermostat. I drill it out to make it more sensitive. This one I just built the light is just flashing on and off. I have never had one do this. I have tried repositioning fan and thermostat. plugged and...
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    put thermostat close/on bulb???y?

    I do have my thermostat placed close. I am getting a great steady temp but my air isn't circulating correctly like above pic. Although I have a steady temp it is uneven. When I open vent holes on front, my eggs in front get that draft so I have about a 7-9 degree diff. front to back...
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    put thermostat close/on bulb???y?

    is it not going to gauge the temp of the bulb and heat up more that the bator? Im having temp issuse! My bator is bigger but similar to this one. http://forum.backyardpoultry.com/viewtopic.php?t=7961608&start=0 Im running 2 bulbs. The smaller compartment is running 102-104 and egg space is...
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    suggestions? Please!!!!!!!!!

    now if i can get my few minor qwirks worked out we will see how it goes :)
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    suggestions? Please!!!!!!!!!

    LOL guess Without the turner water etc it does look confusing. An incubator. Thats the concern with uneven temps.
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    suggestions? Please!!!!!!!!!

    I built a 3/4 in plywood box 12in high and 2f 2in X 2f 11in. It has ceramic tile (scraps) on all sides and bottom (not top.) 2 socket fixture is mounted on back (short) wall. I have a modified Lower Hotwater heater thermo. about 3 inches from fixture and fan on opposite side. here is...
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    Input on homemade incubator PLEEEASE

    Had to scratch sink, my dad called and needed it badly ;( Ive built a 3/4 inch plywood box, and it is on!!! heating up and watching temps a few days I don't know that I "insulated" or built a huge heat sink but either way the inside is covered with ceramic tile and Hardie Plank. 2 25w bulbs w/...
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    Input on homemade incubator PLEEEASE

    or maybe rewire it and nix that one for a HWH thermostat??? use the modification somewhere above and try that? if you do let me know im currious!
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    Help! I have a Shipping Crate and NO IDEAS!!

    One nest is fine for up to 4 hens some say 6
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    Input on homemade incubator PLEEEASE

    Mine was brand new!
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    What's a heat sink???

    There is a Hotwater heater thermosat mod that makes it super sensitive and you will have less than a degree varience if not less. Short video On you tube type in Homemade Incubator Build Follow Up, Thermostat Modification gYou will know youre there it is an old man in a trailor you can't wiggle...
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    My First Coop and Run!!

    PM Me if I can help you with anything else Im full of ideas with no time LOL Mom of 4. As long as you don't go into incubating, Im working on mastering that!
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    Input on homemade incubator PLEEEASE

    Nice on the thermostat hint! Im gonna try it out. (on a side note how does he find anything in there?) Thanks for all your help!!!!!!! Ill try bricks (I have those) LOL Im new at this and the LG killed 55 eggs on my first try. My kids (ALL 4 BOYS) were crushed when the overheard me say...
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    Input on homemade incubator PLEEEASE

    Progress report: Wired HWH thermostat to 2 bulb light fixture. Wired pc fans x2. Made lid of 3/4 inch plywood and single pane glass for viewing. insulated the bottom with spay insulation from outside and 1 inch styrofoam on inside of bottom. Heres the predicament.... Styrofoam inside on...
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    covered runs?

    OK so expense is a huge factor for me. I am looking at how to cover my run cheap/free and not need tons of supports of wire ect. I just saw on here that someone suggested to make a "net" out of 50 lb test fishing line. Go back and forth thru wire to create the net. Drawback, only protecting...
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