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Hovabator question - Fan

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Jaguar6, Dec 14, 2009.

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  1. Dec 14, 2009 #1
    Jaguar6

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    Hello,

    I was wondering if it is possible to add a computer fan to a still air Hovabator? If so, were is the ideal place to install it on the bator.
     
  3. Dec 14, 2009 #2
    mstricer

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    I'm pretty sure u can do that.
     
  5. Dec 14, 2009 #3
    Junkmanme

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    Jaquar6,

    The Hovabator and the Little Giant incubators are very similar. The "factory fan" is installed in the top cover near the center. This is a good place to put the computer fan. I have installed one on a Little Giant.

    It is necessary to use spacers both above and below the computer fan to facilitate "air-flow". I also made a "baffle" to keep the air from flowing directly upon the eggs.

    Here is a picture which may help:

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    The "baffle" was made from a coffee-can lid.

    It is a fairly simple installation requiring only a few common tools.

    IF you do a SEARCH for computer fan, I expect that you will find SEVERAL discussions on this subject here on BYC.

    I expect that adding a fan will much improve your incubating results. GOOD LUCK !!! [​IMG]

    -Junkmanme- [​IMG]
     

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