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

[myfivegirls]

 
I found a 12v power cord, so now each fan has a 12v power supply. But, even still, it wasn't enough. I think they have a low CFM.

This will do it: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005KMTYFK

Wow! That's a big one and would certainly move the air around! But it wouldn't fit between the light bulbs & the vent hole the way it's currently set up.

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote: Wow! That's a big one and would certainly move the air around! But it wouldn't fit between the light bulbs & the vent hole the way it's currently set up.

put it where it does fit and duct it ....

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: Wow! That's a big one and would certainly move the air around! But it wouldn't fit between the light bulbs & the vent hole the way it's currently set up.

put it where it does fit and duct it ....

deb

 

[dheltzel]

Wow! That's a big one and would certainly move the air around! But it wouldn't fit between the light bulbs & the vent hole the way it's currently set up.

I forgot to mention they come in different diameters, would a 4 inch one fit? Just search Amazon and eBay for "4 inch duct fan".

 

[perchie.girl]

Quote: Wow! That's a big one and would certainly move the air around! But it wouldn't fit between the light bulbs & the vent hole the way it's currently set up.

put it where it does fit and duct it ....

deb

Hey you...

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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A few NOTES:
GOing to drill a hole in it and screw to the back of the cooler.
I already used it to watch chicks hatch and to pull up to look at a chicks bottom under the light!
That use i didnt have in mind but it sure works great having the light right there when needed!!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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[Hamiltons]

Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread! I am going to be doing one in this type cooler or larger Red Bull fridge in the next week. The one thing I can't find is the dimensions of the intake port at the bottom that runs out the back and up to the fans. I know Sally said she made it too wide initially then taped it but does anybody know what size to start with? Oh yeah and if I go with an STC-1000 would I place the probe in the same spot as the wafer thermostat?

Thanks again to all who have contributed. Can't wait to get this project going

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread! I am going to be doing one in this type cooler or larger Red Bull fridge in the next week. The one thing I can't find is the dimensions of the intake port at the bottom that runs out the back and up to the fans. I know Sally said she made it too wide initially then taped it but does anybody know what size to start with? Oh yeah and if I go with an STC-1000 would I place the probe in the same spot as the wafer thermostat?

Thanks again to all who have contributed. Can't wait to get this project going

Welcome!!!

I have seen some use PVC pipes in the back instead!

In the incubation with friends thread I have compiled information as we go! Many suggestions and answers will be found there!
Alot of people have and are building bators now too! I will enlarge the STC link, there are suggestions where to place the probe. and in the cabinets and wine fridge builds there is the PVC idea somewhere!
Adding Fans and Thermostats

IMPORTANCE OF FANS and HOW TO ADD ONE! post #58100
6" 240 cfm DUCT FAN for cabinets all sizes click HERE
THERMOSTATS/TEMP CONTROLLERS: *Also see Incubator Accessories and Parts Above

• Temperature Controller Thermostat Control Switch Unit 1 Relay Output with Sensor CLICK HERE
• STC-1000 Digital Temp.Controller w/Sensor AC110V Install/Wiring Diagrams post #63789
• How a wafer Thermostat Works Click HERE & HERE
• Hot water heater Thermostats, Must get drilled Watch Video HERE & See CoolerBATOR

HEATING ELEMENTS: *Also see Incubator Accessories and Parts Above

• Aluminum PTC Heating Element Thermostat Heater Plates Click HERE & Ceramic Thermostatics Click HERE
• Incubator incubator heat elements Click HERE

Homemade DIY Incubators

BYC MEMBERS Homemade Incubators CLICK HERE
CABINET COOLER INCUBATOR
CoolerBATOR
RUSH LANE~ MUST SEE B4 DIY https://www.youtube.com/user/RushLanePoultry
Links to 'bator building! post #4423
WINE COOLER DIY:

• https://seventreesfarm.wordpress.com/2013/12/16/new-incubator-more-trial-more-error-more-fun/
• 
  https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/wine-cooler-incubator-winner-of-the-2009-diy-incubator-contest
• https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1052404/time-to-build-another-incubator#post_16200994
• https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chrystalgails-chicken-incubator
• Silverhair Mini fridge homemade Incubator post #29128 post #24731
• TheGonzo Incubator post #4423

CABINET DIY:

• Cabinet Cooler Incubator Click CABINET/COOLERBATOR
• Hatcher pans examples for cabinets post #27306
• Fires cabinet post #34279
• Creating a Sportsman type Incubator https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/da-bator
• canadachickens Bator Build post #64264

Cooler DIY Incubators & Box Bators:

• Cooler Incubator HOW TO Click CoolerBATOR
• Bennys BATOR BUILD post #64262
• Build your own Incubator with the STC-1000 CLICK HERE
• Simple double box incubator "put together" click HERE
• Attimus wooden bator build post #67953
• fresnofarmer post #32058 post #32065 post #40845 post #42282
• chicknloves cooler bator build! post #39395
• CliftonFarmer cooler bator build begins post #32561 post #33354
• Coolerbator country lovin post #45089 post #45859
• Bubbles CoolerBator Parts links post #57698 use at least 60 CFM in cooler for fan
• mrleeroy coolerbator build! post #58093
• localYokel coolerbator mid fan post #24900
• The Bordeaux-Bator Ozexpat build post #1495
• Frying pan incubator? http://www.fowlvisions.com/homemade-egg-incubator/

HOW TO SEAL a BATOR Click HERE
HOW Many VENT HOLES do I NEED? post #24735
DIY WAFER thermostat with ASSEMBLY Click HERE
Aquarium Cheap light to see in Bators post #68412
DIY Turners & Egg Trays & Hatching Baskets Mics

How to put a turner back together post #63577
Bennys Awesome MANUAL horizontal EGG TURNER post #64262
Easy manual egg carton pvs turners click HERE and another in HERE
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/9302/semi-automatic-egg-turner
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bens-hens-diy-incubator
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/9302/semi-automatic-egg-turner/10#post_67770
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/968827/my-diy-automatic-egg-turner
Homemade automatic or manual HORIZONTAL egg turner CLICK HERE
Horizontal DIY Turner post #64675
DIY Quail Turner post #64682
Sallys manual cabinet turner with trays post #32186
Manual PVC turner for incubator HERE
Hatching baskets Egg Trays and sizes/depths post #64634
DIY Egg Tray Hatching Baskets out of Hardware Cloth post #64620
CHEAP EGG TRAYS click here and HERE
Egg trays, also look at Cutler Supply and Hawkhead Hatchery Equipment
GFQ Turner Supplemental Maintenance Manual with detailed images PDF CLICK HERE
Rotisserie motor considered using with a timer chkncanoe CLICK HERE
Rotisserie Motor - NEW MODEL 6RPM Click HERE
Replacement Egg Turner Motor for Little Giant, HovaBator, and Farm Innovators Click HERE

HAZARD DO NOT USE!
Teflon coated LIGHT BULBS NONONO http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/w...light_bulbs_toxic_to_chickens_the_full_story/
Teflon coated rough service give off hazardous fumes
http://www.rootsimple.com/2012/07/teflon-coated-light-bulbs-deadly-to-chickens/
http://www.motherearthnews.com/natu...ental-policy/teflon-dangers-zmgz12jfzkon.aspx

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Ohhhhhh here is that notes section where all that and more info is! and the thread you can jump on and ask about your build anytime! CLICK HERE INCUBATING w/FRIENDS! come hatch, learn, Chat, Meet new Friends!

UPDATE:​

I have pulled extremely helpful NOTES, LINKS &​

Informational Post Links from the Incubation w/ Friends thread​

for EVERYONE'S convenience and will continue to put them HERE:​

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/incubating-w-friends-helpful-notes-links-informational-post-links
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