Better handling when removing lid on the Brinsea Oct incubator

[hannakat]

I learned at BYC that removing the lid on the Brinsea can be tricky. Even read where some people accidently broke eggs because the lid slipped out of their hand.

With my first batch of eggs due mid March, and my first ever incubator (Brinsea ECO), and having compromised hand strenght/control, I came up with a solution.

I applied self-adhesive, industrial Velcro strips to each side using only the loop side of the Velcro since the smooth side didn't seem like it would give me enough friction to hold. It works perfectly and is very inexpensive.

Even if one chick is saved....my mission is now complete

 

[mmaddie's mom]

expecting my first ever incubator any day now... a Brinsea eco 20... have similar hand problems... will use your solution... thanks!

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Very smart....thanks for the tip for everyone with a Brinsea.

 

[There a chick...]

Thanks for the tip, I just ordered one of these!

 

[hannakat]

You're welcome! Everytime I walk past the incubator, I grab it and pull it off with no slipping or effort. Just have to wait for my eggs now

 

[CorgiHouse]

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How funny.....I came up with the exact same solution!! And it works great.