EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[Beer can]

oh he close to you? CH ok here see if this gets a little more simpler for yuns...... Let a glass of water get to room temp, about three hours maybe, about one cup water in the glass, make it as close to warm but not actually being warm.... hmmmm

THEN when its ROOM TEMP..... check it with a human thermometer and keep the new and old thermohygros right there near the water and see what everything reads compared to the human thermometer in water please. then come back and check in with everyone thanks CH

No, it's in liquor stores down south. Picked up peach and regular in South Carolina on our way back from Florida. Stuff was expensive but I had to have it. Owner said even though it was pricey he sold out quick every week and I was lucky some was still there.

 

[BantyChooks]

Lockdown tonight or tomorrow, depends if there's drawdown or not.... Imma go insane if I have to leave them, I sure hope they hatch before I gotta go!!

 

[Chaos18]

So, sounds like a good time for a stupid question.

Anyone have any data on heat output of a regular incandescent bulb compared to a heat lamp?

Example, I did a test run on the huge display fridge. A 250 heat lamp gave me a consistent temp of 97*. I know I need a bit more but am curious if a heat lamp is the way to go or what it would compare to for regular bulb or actually bulbs since I would prefer more than 1.

Note--this was a very basic mock up with a heat lamp laying in the bottom and the thermo out of direct line sight. no fans and nothing fancy just trying to get an idea of what I would be looking at wattage wise.

I've never recorded any data on it. I think an incandescent bulb is more of a slow even heat, whereas a heat lamp is a whole lotta heat all at the same time.

 

[Chaos18]

SOOOOOOOO

CH doesnt have batteries for the human thermometer, I now pass the help along tooooo......



dun dun dun



BANTI SWEETS and LIZ!!!

What about Mel?

 

[meltel]

I've never recorded any data on it. I think an incandescent bulb is more of a slow even heat, whereas a heat lamp is a whole lotta heat all at the same time.

how would a 250w heat lamp compare to let's say.... a heated car seat??? would you happen to have recorded any data regarding that as far as heat disbursement????

 

[BantyChooks]

SOOOOOOOO 

CH doesnt have batteries for the human thermometer,   I now pass the help along tooooo......



dun dun dun



BANTI SWEETS  and LIZ!!!

Me?? Sorry, I'm allergic.

 

[meltel]

What about Mel?

 

[Sally Sunshine]

So, sounds like a good time for a stupid question.

Anyone have any data on heat output of a regular incandescent bulb compared to a heat lamp?

Example, I did a test run on the huge display fridge. A 250 heat lamp gave me a consistent temp of 97*. I know I need a bit more but am curious if a heat lamp is the way to go or what it would compare to for regular bulb or actually bulbs since I would prefer more than 1.

Note--this was a very basic mock up with a heat lamp laying in the bottom and the thermo out of direct line sight. no fans and nothing fancy just trying to get an idea of what I would be looking at wattage wise.

Comparison Chart
LED Lights vs. Incandescent Light Bulbs vs. CFLs

Energy Efficiency
& Energy Costs

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

Incandescent
Light Bulbs

Compact Fluorescents (CFLs)
Life Span (average)

50,000 hours

1,200 hours

8,000 hours
Watts of electricity used
(equivalent to 60 watt bulb).

LEDs use less power (watts) per unit of light generated (lumens). LEDs help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and lower electric bills

6 - 8 watts

60 watts

13-15 watts
Kilo-watts of Electricity used
(30 Incandescent Bulbs per year equivalent)

329 KWh/yr.

3285 KWh/yr.

767 KWh/yr.
Annual Operating Cost
(30 Incandescent Bulbs per year equivalent)

$32.85/year

$328.59/year

$76.65/year

Environmental
Impact

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

Incandescent
Light Bulbs

Compact Fluorescents (CFLs)
Contains the TOXIC Mercury

No

No

Yes - Mercury is very toxic to your health and the environment
RoHS Compliant

Yes

Yes

No - contains 1mg-5mg of Mercury and is a major risk to the environment
Carbon Dioxide Emissions
(30 bulbs per year)

Lower energy consumption decreases: CO2 emissions, sulfur oxide, and high-level nuclear waste.

451 pounds/year

4500 pounds/year

1051 pounds/year


Important Facts

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

Incandescent
Light Bulbs

Compact Fluorescents (CFLs)
Sensitivity to low temperatures

None

Some

Yes - may not work under negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit or over 120 degrees Fahrenheit
Sensitive to humidity

No

Some

Yes
On/off Cycling
Switching a CFL on/off quickly, in a closet for instance, may decrease the lifespan of the bulb.

No Effect

Some

Yes - can reduce lifespan drastically
Turns on instantly

Yes

Yes

No - takes time to warm up
Durability

Very Durable - LEDs can handle jarring and bumping

Not Very Durable - glass or filament can break easily

Not Very Durable - glass can break easily
Heat Emitted

3.4 btu's/hour

85 btu's/hour

30 btu's/hour
Failure Modes

Not typical

Some

Yes - may catch on fire, smoke, or omit an odor


Light Output

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

Incandescent
Light Bulbs

Compact Fluorescents (CFLs)
Lumens

Watts

Watts

Watts
450

4-5

40

9-13
800

6-8

60

13-15
1,100

9-13

75

18-25
1,600

16-20

100

23-30
2,600

25-28

150

30-55


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[dan26552]

I tried two things. In my big run I did what Sally showed. I cut a side hole in a plastic barrel and mixed some dirt and ash. In the small run I got one of the tall kid covered cat boxes to fill for them. I had very happy hens once they figured it out.

I tried making a dust bath for my chickens but they were too picky to use mine.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote:
dang that didnt work!!

http://www.designrecycleinc.com/led comp chart.html

@BantyChooks in the brooder section mayber???