DIY CABINET COOLER INCUBATOR How we did it and TEST RUN Ready Set GO!

[HickoryHollow]

Sally,
Correct me if I miss anything please.

1 - 150 quart cooler
2 - ceramic lamp bases
2 - computer fans
2 - 12 volt power supplies (if the fans are 12 volt)
1 - wafer thermometer (edit oops....thermostat)
3 - egg trays
misc. Plexiglas
silicone (including high temp)
foam insulation
cabinet handle
misc. wire and wire nuts
a couple of 2X3 pine lumber
3 2' all thread
some pins and cotter keys
aluminum strip to connect trays together
and a lot of little misc. what-nots in jars around the shop........lol
oh...and a couple of pieces of scrap plywood or something for dividers.

 

[sonderah]

U guys/gals rock! Thanks!
I have been paying off a student loan and found out yesterday only 3 payments left!! My bf said, "Yay!! More chicken and incubator money!" Sarcasticly of course! LMBO!!!! Good thing he loves me!!!

 

[sonderah]

Is this what I need?

 

[HickoryHollow]

YEP! That's it......

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Complete 22 Amp for Desktop OR Cabinet Incubator. Includes surge guard. Adjustable between 75 and 120 degrees F. depending on room temperature. You can use this thermostat as a replacement in Hova-Bator incubators OR to build your own egg incubator. 110 Volt AC Power ONLY"​

 

[Sally Sunshine]

No external pips in the bator yet day 19 begins!

 

[sonderah]

Thanks Hickory! Its officially ordered along with the fans! A good $40 spent, there's no turning back now!!!!! Lol

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Today is day 20 for me and my chicken eggs. There is no chirping so should I be worried

UPDATE????????????????? @BaileyBoy

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Is this what I need?

That is it!

Sally,
Correct me if I miss anything please.

1 - 150 quart cooler
2 - ceramic lamp bases
2 - computer fans
2 - 12 volt power supplies (if the fans are 12 volt)
1 - wafer thermometer (edit oops....thermostat)
3 - egg trays
misc. Plexiglas
silicone (including high temp)
foam insulation
cabinet handle
misc. wire and wire nuts
a couple of 2X3 pine lumber
3 2' all thread
some pins and cotter keys
aluminum strip to connect trays together
and a lot of little misc. what-nots in jars around the shop........lol
oh...and a couple of pieces of scrap plywood or something for dividers.

PS its nice to make extra egg trays, then when u pull out a tray for candle you can move eggs around to dif spots on the empty tray, I am always scared with any bator cooler and warmer spots so Its a habit of moving them around, but alas a good habit, and with the extra tray you need another rod.

I am going to eventually use something more permanent than the zip ties for the trays, perhaps wire of some sort that dont rust. Zip ties can get brittle and I dont want to worry or keep switching them out. just a note that you may want to do something right away.

You forgot the light bulbs

I use 90 watt, but you can read the first bunch of posts there are other options as well

 

[ozexpat]

you could use metal hose clamps

 

[Sally Sunshine]

you could use metal hose clamps

yes! perfecto!

let me post a pic in case someone dont know what they are! brb