Crazy Hovabator....Help needed asap Thanks

[Eggdrop]

I am new here and I have been searching for help to change the temp on my Hovabator 1588 it is stuck at 95 and I can not get it any higher someone please help I have eggs arriving Monday and I need this bator up and running asap....

 

[Bleepmunk]

Try this link... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=216020

 

[Eggdrop]

I saw that link its a bit confusing.I did what I thought I should and still on 95....Someone please help!

 

[ranchhand]

Make sure your thermometer is accurate before messing with the incubator- I use at least 3 to verify the temp.

If all still read low, the instructions are pretty detailed about how to change it.

Good luck and happy hatching!

 

[Burbs]

If you could post what part of the instructions were confusing it would be easier to help.

 

[HenPen]

Maybe resetting it would be easier for you....

Turn off all switches then turn on 2, 4, 6, 8. When it flashes, turn off all switches and turn on 4. Confirm with thermometer reading.

Here is the link to the manual.... https://www.gqfmfg.com/pdf/1588%20WIDE%20RANGE%20ADJUSTMENT.pdf


Many Thanks to Burbs for sending me that link!!

 

[Junkmanme]

I agree with Ranchhand!

It is MOST LIKELY that your thermometer is inaccurate.

 

[Burbs]

Three thermometers is a really good idea. I use the POS that came with the bator, an Accurite digital and a digital probe. There is about a two degree difference between the three. 99 to 101. Close enough for me.

 

[Eggdrop]

Thanks everyone, I had 3 already in there and they all read the same so I reset it and all is going great!

 

[Eggdrop]

My eggs hatched,thanks for the help...I had about 17 eggs and 5 hatched so I am happy since it was my first time....one died so I still have 4 chickies!