INCUBATING w/FRIENDS! w/Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs No problem!

[Chaos18]

Ok. Patience is definitely a virtue. I'm seeing that now.

Yes patience is needed when incubating.

 

[JillZ]

I'm not sure how you calibrate without a probe. ??

 

[Ur-ur-ur-urrr]

The thermometers, yes. I wasn't able to calibrate my hygrometer. It's the digital one that came on the unit. The Accurite therm/hygrometer was four degrees off on temp than the other two, so I didn't trust the hygrometer on it either. Before I try to incubate again I will definitely invest in a good one. I thought I would get the kind with the probe?

Don't discount a hygrometer because the thermometer is off. My IncuTherm Plus thermometer was off by 3F, but the hygrometer was dead on. I simply compensate for the temp difference, and have always relied on the hygrometer part to keep my humidity where I wanted it. Perform a hygrometer salt test on it to see how accurate it is. I would NEVER trust the hygrometer that comes on an incubator unless I salt tested it before use.

 

[Chaos18]

Don't discount a hygrometer because the thermometer is off. My IncuTherm Plus thermometer was off by 3F, but the hygrometer was dead on. I simply compensate for the temp difference, and have always relied on the hygrometer part to keep my humidity where I wanted it. Perform a hygrometer salt test on it to see how accurate it is. I would NEVER trust the hygrometer that comes on an incubator unless I salt tested it before use.

Or the thermometer for that matter.

 

[Chaos18]

I'm not sure how you calibrate without a probe. ??

Thermo/hygro suggestions post #13998

Calibration is a MUST:

WHY YOU SHOULD CALIBRATE and link to HOW: post #545 also see calibration in Hatching Eggs 101 TEMPS SECTION
Calibrate the hygrometer a video post #35121
EASY Calibration post #19746 bottom of post #20480
How to calibrate STICK type FOOD Thermometers post #27294
Hygrometer calibration Benny's method post #36265
Testing Thermometers For Accuracy: Ice Bath Test & Boiling Water Test CLICK HERE

 

[Ur-ur-ur-urrr]

Or the thermometer for that matter.

+1.

Always calibrate external thermometers then compare the unit's thermometer to the calibrated thermos...

 

[Chaos18]

+1.

Always calibrate external thermometers then compare the unit's thermometer to the calibrated thermos...

 

[JillZ]

I just watched your video on calibrating. I didn't know you could calibrate digital. The one I have doesn't have an adjustment. I guess if it were calibrated, then I could just add or subtract the numbers.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I just watched your video on calibrating. I didn't know you could calibrate digital. The one I have doesn't have an adjustment. I guess if it were calibrated, then I could just add or subtract the numbers.

I just write the difference (+ or -) on a piece of tape and stick it on my hygros that can't be adjusted...

 

[Chaos18]

I just watched your video on calibrating. I didn't know you could calibrate digital. The one I have doesn't have an adjustment. I guess if it were calibrated, then I could just add or subtract the numbers.

If you can't calibrate it find out how much it is off using a calibrated one so you can just add that number to it.