Are there any downsides to using a fan inside a small DIY incubator? Right now Im not using any fan, because frankly its a really small one (old computer case). I tested out the temps and it seemed stable from where the eggs were. But I did it too hastily and now realize only the middle eggs are stable (around the center) around 37.7C, but the two eggs closest to the 40w bulb are actually fairly hotter at 39C, whereas the furthest away eggs are coldest at 36C.
As far as I know these are still OK temperature ranges? So not sure if I need a fan. But, a fan will stabilize the temperature to be more or less the same everywhere.. so it sounds better. However, the bulb is fairly hot up close, so wouldnt the fan actually make the whole incubator hotter? (39C or higher) because of it? I could open up the case more but then I'm thinking it might negatively affect the humidity.
I dont have any kind of regulator for my light bulb, so the only way to lower the temperature is to make openings in the case (or remove some aluminium foil, as thats wrapped inside the whole case)
As far as I know these are still OK temperature ranges? So not sure if I need a fan. But, a fan will stabilize the temperature to be more or less the same everywhere.. so it sounds better. However, the bulb is fairly hot up close, so wouldnt the fan actually make the whole incubator hotter? (39C or higher) because of it? I could open up the case more but then I'm thinking it might negatively affect the humidity.
I dont have any kind of regulator for my light bulb, so the only way to lower the temperature is to make openings in the case (or remove some aluminium foil, as thats wrapped inside the whole case)