Humidity and temperature not working!!!

[MissPrissy]

You might need a new wafer. It is a good idea to keep a spare on hand. Usually when you can't maintain heat after everything has been fine you find the wafer is going bad. $6 to replace it. Call around to local places that sell LG's and see if they have one.

 

[PulletSurprise]

How fast do brand new wafers go out? This is a brand new machine, first time using it. Go figure :|

 

[MissPrissy]

You never know how long they will last. They are ether filled and the little thing can make them go wonky.

 

[PulletSurprise]

Since I have another LG bator right next to the one going quirky, I swapped lids and I'm going to start calling around and looking to replace the wafer. I called Miller Mfg. that makes the LG and I'm waiting for someone to call me back with an answer. The guy has to do some research on it.

 

[CindyS]

Correct me if Im wrong but I dont think LG incubators use a wafer? Sounds like You have a major problem. If the temps are at an acceptable range now, any where between 95 to 102, will not damage the chicks for a short while. leave it there untill you know the eggs have reached that temp. then make slight adjustments. What I mean by this is when you turn the temp down and the eggs are still at 105, it will take them a while to cool down.

 

[MissPrissy]

The LG is a very basic incubator and uses a wafer for thermostat control.

 

[PulletSurprise]

Thanks everyone for the replies. My thermostat went out. I ran out and bought another incubator because no one around here carries replacement parts. :| Luckily, the feed store I bought this from (Old Mill Feed in Dallas OR) is going to refund my money for the old one. I'm glad I had the other incubator. I swapped out the lids and was able to restore balance to the eggs before I left. I really hope no damage was done to them.

 

[Julie08]

thats excellent!!!

 

[tberggren]

The Three LG's I have do not have a wafer thermostat but rather some sort of computer chip. Which of course you can't find to replace when they go bad.

 

[PulletSurprise]

You are exactly correct. It's called the Control Center. I guess it's a good lesson learned...go make your own!