hot-water-heater thermostat that only goes down to 110 F - ok to use?

[WalkingWolf]

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Actually the WHT does not actually heat the water(sorry could not resist)just controls the temp by cutting the common side of power to the element. And it never touches the water it is mounted on the outside of the tank but the actual sensor is set off the mounting bracket(as it is pressure sensitive) to the tank so actually it is regulating by the air that comes off of the hot tank. The same as it would if it is used in a incubator, the very same way a wafer therm works. When mounted correctly a WHT works with the very same principles as a wafer.

 

[Crockett]

From looking at the homemade incubators using the hot water thermostat, it appears that you have to open the incubator up to adjust the thermostat. Would it not be better to set the thermostat facing the outside wall? That way you could drill a hole to be able to slide a screw driver in to adjust from the outside. Then, use a cork or other plug to block the hole.

 

[greathorse]

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Actually the WHT does not actually heat the water(sorry could not resist)just controls the temp by cutting the common side of power to the element. And it never touches the water it is mounted on the outside of the tank but the actual sensor is set off the mounting bracket(as it is pressure sensitive) to the tank so actually it is regulating by the air that comes off of the hot tank. The same as it would if it is used in a incubator, the very same way a wafer therm works. When mounted correctly a WHT works with the very same principles as a wafer.

Thanks for stating the obvious. I still submit that one is designed for controlling the temperature of water the other the temperature in a smaller unit and in my experience the wafer was far less aggravation and not costly. Will never understand the insistence to try to make a round peg fit a square hole.

 

[gabrielle1976]

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Oh that was helpfull.

 

[WalkingWolf]

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Yes you do, unless you mount it as you stated which is how it is mounted in my LG. It is also how it is mounted in my brooding coop for my hens so I don't have to disturb the hen sitting on eggs to adjust the temp in the coop.

 

[sheps4her]

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There are plenty of people on this board who use the hwht successfully with plenty having 100% hatch rates in their home made incubators. The sarcasm was not called for, the OP was merely seeking advice, which is why we all participate in this board- to share experiences and help each other out. Lets keep it civil, shall we?

 

[rays123]

IF I were u I'd just dish out the $$ for a better electric thermostat. It will save u a lot of trouble. I had to learn it the hard way.

 

[ginbart]

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Well I beg to differ with you. If it works then it is a usable incubator.

 

[Grampa with chickens]

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Wow you should have told me and about a couple hundred other people who have been building incubators for such a long long time now that we can't use a hot water thermostat.

Gosh, we better poke all those chicks back in the eggs and throw out all the bathwater along with the baby.

How sad the thermostat is so unreliable.

Pat, I use a lower or single pole thermostat. It goes down to 90F and up to 120F.

Bravo!

I have two bators with HWH thremo's. No problems what so ever. Mine are also 90-120. I believe 110 is alittle high and not much use.

 

[quintinp]

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Water heater thermostat is not accurate enough for use in any incubator, period.

Beware, there is one on Eggbid for $15.00 (seller does not say this is water heater therm) but picture says it clearly.

I would never use it, but some people will use it anyway and then cry "why my eggs do not hatch"

LOL

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......... i have a hotwater heater thermostat incubator, and it works better than my little giant, hmmmmmmmmmmmmm........, do you know what you are talking about?

nevermind.............