Is it possible? another homemade incubator question

[rizq]

LOL! yeah, thanks

I did measure, just forgot to measure the heating element. I got too excited and did not consider all the variables ... I do that a lot

I am glad to hear they can be rebent. I could not see any reason not too ... but then again, I am also the one who built the cabinet too small ... so I figured I had better ask

Thanks!

 

[the1much]

 

[rizq]

Gee, thanks

 

[rizq]

Just wanted to report that the hatcher part (which will become the bator temporarily while I finish the top ... if it holds temp) is done except for a knob and weather stripping to seal the edge of the door (have to go get some parts, lol). I plugged it in after wiring it up and the indicator light and heating element work! Now I just need to get the aforementioned items from Wally World and see if I can stabilize the temps!

Jim, I decided not to paint it barn red ... yet. I have enough extra pieces of wood that I can replace stuff if it gets nasty, so I decided to make it a bit of an experiment and see how long it would last.

Once I get the whole thing done I will post a link to a picture journal

 

[HappyHatch'en]

Stop the worrying and trying to build a better mouse trap. I've come to the conclusion that buying a Dickey Cabinet Incubator ($540) is the answer....not fiber/particle board, marine plywood, hand made, great value and perfect quality....less money than GQF and eliminates trying to re-invent the wheel...the owner can be available 7 days a week as well. After hours/days of research on this subject, I find it easier to save my money and get a Dickey (his phone is 478-982-5515) When you call you talk to him, not some employee with a bad attitude.
And those white foam incubators, to much money for what you get...$100+ for 40 eggs, temp & humidity problems, lift the lid and there goes the build up of heat, not for me.........Good Luck everyone...I'm open as well to all donations for my incubator as well...

 

[rizq]

I cannot afford that ... that is why I am trying to build my own with scavenged parts, lol. I managed to get her up to 93 degrees, but that is it. I am going to try adding a light bulb today. I will start with 20 watt and see what happens.

 

[rizq]

Alrighty then. I have a couple more aesthetic issues to fix and I will be posting a photo journal of my bator building. I had trouble with the hatcher (11.5" x 12" x 13" - quite a few less cubic inches than the LG styrobator I raided) coming up to temp. It would not bring it up (or hold it) over 88 degrees. I wired in a 25 watt red light bulb and it works great. Funny thing is, the hovabator heating element in the bator cabinet (11.5" x 12" x 17.5") works just fine all by itself. Of course, there is also a fan up there. I do not have a fan for the hatcher yet.

It has come up to temp and held those temps for 48 hours (hatcher) and 24 hours (bator). I set eggs in it and hopefully everything continues to work properly.

I spent a total of $4.30 for foam insulation for the gaps in the doors (done intentionally, not a design accident like the heating elements, lol) and pull knobs for the doors. Everything else I had on hand.

I will get photos and such posted within a couple days

 

[the1much]

took ya long nuff

 

[rizq]

Yeah well, it took me 2 days to find the very hole saw!

And my dog died yesterday, so general lack of motivation all around (except for trading for more eggs than I will ever need at once ... good thing the bator is working!)

ETA: It will hold 60 eggs in the bator. Up to 30 in the hatcher.

 

[the1much]

sorries bout ya dog,,, that sux

but happy your bator is done

and it would take me a year to build 1 even with all the pices and plans