Once I get the temps steady, the bator itself hold the temps well, it just stays that much warmer under the heating element. I don't usually have bad fluctuations, but I am constantly checking cause I am so scared that I will....lol
Yup...face squishing is a must. I hate trying to peer under...
I use the 9200 with the fan installed and under my heating element that goes around the top it's still a good 2-3 degrees warmer than the outside and center. And that's the fan kit that they make for the incubators.
I want to get the hovabator too. I want one with the picture window!! lol
Lots of users have bought it- most that I know hate it. Try to stabilize the sensor that hangs down by attaching it to something. I've seen golf balls used, fake eggs. Something so that it will stay in one place. Make sure you have your own checked/accurate thermometers in there as well because...