Homemade incubator temperature question.

[WillsC]

Destin,

Gblnfvr said it all The metal side has to be toward the bulb that is the biggest flaw in your design. The holes make it more accurate as well.

 

[destin0709]

OK I will do some rearranging. Thanks!!

 

[destin0709]

I rearranged everything and drilled additional holes in thermostat. It is keeping a more steady temp but is it normal for light bulb to shut on and off frequently? I just don't want to have it wrong and have a fire.

 

[Goblnfvr]

Yes the bulb should turn on/off.

That is how the thermostat regulates the temperature by cycling the light on and off.

 

[destin0709]

OK thanks still gotta get it at 99.5. I turned it one way and 103. turned it other way and 97. So gotta find inbetween spot. But temps staying regular now. Thanks everyone!!

 

[WillsC]

Destin,

It does take some time to get the temp zeroed in. The bulbs do cycle on and off frequently. On mine I would say they cycle once per minute or so. My first batch of 120 eggs goes in to lockdown today........I feel like a kid at Christmas

 

[destin0709]

WillsC: Oh I know what you mean, I sit and stare into the bator when their in lockdown, I might miss them moving.

Good Luck!!