Feedback on GQF1502 Sportsman incubator

[duckluck]

I've heard good reviews on the Dickeys. Was going to buy one myself, but then I lucked into the Humidaires at a great price and several people had recommended those highly for Calls, so that's what I went with. I do know Mr. Dickey builds them all himself and they have a lot of personal attention put into them.

 

[callduck2010]

We are going with the Dickey, I'll keep you informed on how we like it. My husband likes the idea of all wood, versus particle board construction.

 

[duckluck]

Post a picture so we can all see and celebrate with you when you get it!

What kind are you getting, with what options? Hope you get the see-through door!

 

[callduck2010]

Ok I will. Going with the 3 Tray with hatching tray Incubator, w/electronic thermostat & digital hygrometer,automatic humidity system w/5 gallon capacity for the option. IT has a 6x12 inch window in the door. My husband says you would lose to much heat for a full size acrylic door. I would like one myself.

 

[jrsqlc]

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I have to disagree with your husband!! I have both a full acrylic door and one with the 6*12 window, the full window holds better heat hands down!!!
with the 6*12 the plexi glass is cheap 1/16 inch and you can feel the heat transfer, as with the full door the entire door is 1/2 thick acrylic.

Now with the 5 gallon resy, i hate them!!! the floats are junk!!! everyone i have used ends up leaking through the hatch. Not to mention, I have always had better hatch rates when i open the door daily and add the water and allow everything to get a breath of FRESH air.

JMO

By the way, both of mine are GQF. work great!!! would recommend the to anyone, BUT would still like to try a Dickey.


Hey Callduck2010, what part of Ohio are ya from?? Im northwest

 

[callduck2010]

Thanks for your comment as well.. We are between Perrysburg and Bowling Green, You?

 

[TomNY]

Float a piece of styrofoam on top of the water to cut down on the surface area and lower humidity. Tom
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