Brinsea octogon 20 humidity question

[EdistoChicks]

How does anyone monitor the humidity in this incubator? I have a rather large hygrometer and would rather not plunk it in the bator. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

 

[sben451]

I purchased a small hygrometer (I think on e-bay and under $10). It's about the size of a man's pocket watch and I do put it in my Brinsea Eco 20. Once I used double stick tape to stick it under the viewing area of the incubator. It works well. I think this hygrometer was intended for use in a humidor (for cigars).

 

[EdistoChicks]

Thank you! Do you remember the brand?

 

[halo]

I just got one a few months ago and have just started hatching with it. Have hatched 3 batches so far, 100% hatches. All I do is fill up those water trays in the bottom, open the vent just a little bit, and let it go. I dont use a hygrometer, as there isnt any room, and it doesnt seem to need one. Holds the humidity much better than the styro ones do.

 

[EdistoChicks]

Do you fill up one in the beginning and two at the end of the hatch? I checked now and in one day the water is gone! (But I only filled one up)

 

[sben451]

Here's the type that I bought from Amazon -
http://www.amazon.com/Analog-Hygrom...r_1_3?s=gateway&ie=UTF8&qid=1285470328&sr=8-3

 

[halo]

I put the eggs in there at day 18, and fill up both channels full. I did have to refill them one time. Just had another 100% hatch yesterday.