Forced Air Temperature? - It's Not Heating Up!!

[GracefulBantams]

I have a Hova-Bator, forced air model, that I am just getting ready to fill with eggs.
The problem is, I am only used to still air incubators, so I don't know what temperature to set this one at

Edited to add:
See my 3rd post. I am having another trouble!

 

[Katy]

What model is it? If it's one with an electronic thermostat you shouldn't have to do anything with it. Other wise you need to try and get it to 99.5.

 

[GracefulBantams]

Thanks

If I remember right, it is #1583. As far as I know, it doesn't have an electronic thermostat...

 

[okiechick57]

Hi Graceful....yup 99.5 is where my forced air is sitting...good luck girl......

 

[GracefulBantams]

Thanks, Okiechick.

Okay you all, I've been turning it up little-by-little all day long, and I can't get it past 82*F. Am I not turning it enough, is the heating element bad, it the thermometer wrong, do ones with fans just take longer...?? What is wrong?

 

[hinkjc]

IF this is the wafer model, then I would make a complete turn and wait for about 2 hours. They do tend to take a while to warm up. If you open it, it has to start all over so try to avoid that and you should get there.

If it still doesn't budge, I would try another thermometer or assume the wafer is probably bad.

BTW..get a couple extra wafers..they don't usually give warning when they're going to stop working. Best to have at least one on hand.

Jody

 

[GracefulBantams]

It does have a wafer.
Now, after it having a grand total of 2 full turns today, it is finally up to 90*F and rising! So, I guess I just have to be patient

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Thanks, that's a good idea. I need to order a digital thermometer anyways, so I'll get one or two of those while I'm at it

 

[hinkjc]

Yeah, the initial setup takes the longest to get it right. Once it is set, you will find you won't have to adjust much ever again. I really liked these bators and had several of them because the hatches went so well. I have since upgraded to Sportsman and Brinsea, but I kind of wish I still had these wafer/fan models as well. Good luck.

Jody

 

[GracefulBantams]

I would love to get a big ol' Sportsman, but for now, I do really like this one.

 

[GracefulBantams]

Okay, check out my last post on this thread. I think we are good to go