Incubator troubles

[Godiva]

My old incubator was running just fine, for a few days (set the eggs last Thursday) and the temp has been sitting right on the money. Now today, I am having trouble getting the temp up - wondering if I need to replace the thermostat? The ambient temp is exactly the same so I know that's not the issue. I was looking on Amazon and saw this one. Is this a viable replacement?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AIQ1REY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_VNWV294Z0SQN9584P3Z3

My incubator is the hovabator 1583 forced air.

 

[jher77]

That is the basic wafer thermostat. What you linked to will work. You might be able to find it at a farm store quicker, not sure.

 

[Godiva]

Thanks! Our feed store is pretty basic (very small town) Going to order one right now. At least the temp is running low and not cooking the eggs instead!

 

[jher77]

How far is it off?
What is the temperature swing?

 

[Godiva]

It's sitting between 97.3F and 98.8F. I just looked at the wafer - going to take too long to get here...

 

[jher77]

So it cuts on at 97.3 and off at 98.8?

 

[Godiva]

If I walk away from it the temp gradually drops to about 97.3F. I have been doing a lot of turning and actually just had 100F. But it doesn't seem to hold the temp for some reason

 

[Godiva]

Just reset the memory on my thermometer

 

[jher77]

1.5 degree swing sounds normal for a wafer. 2.7 degrees does not.

What do you mean you are doing alot of turning, you have an automatic egg turner?

 

[Godiva]

No, I have to continually turn the adjustment knob. The temp is not stable.