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Ideas on how to transform my hatcher cover to a clear one?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by bearz, Jul 13, 2008.

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  1. Jul 13, 2008 #1
    bearz

    bearz Chillin' With My Peeps

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    This bator only has 2 small windows which make it almost impossible to even see the thermometers, much less what is going on inside. Add to that my almost impossible curiosity and I can't keep my hands from opening it. I need some way to transform it into a clear top. I was thinking if I cut out the top and placed a piece of plexiglass in it? I would have to figure out how to reattach the heater tho....could I do that with a super heavyduty glue or would the toxicity of the glue kill the eggs?

    Any suggestions welcome.
     
  3. Jul 13, 2008 #2
    conny63malies

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    with super glue the problem is that they contain solvents which will eat into the styrofoam. I got the hum/tem combo in the bator and got another 1-2 thermometers threaded though the vent holes on the top of the bator. I also keep a flaslight by the bator so i can shine in ther when curiosity kills me.
     
  5. Jul 14, 2008 #3
    Three Cedars Silkies

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    They make glue just for styrofoam that won't melt it.
     

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