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You should go ahead and set the incubator up and let it run for a few days to make sure it is holding temps and humidity.
Also, you could put some regular store bought eggs in there for a couple of days and see how it preforms with a load of eggs in it.
This dry test will help you feel better about waiting AND you will feel better knowing that everything will go well when you get the eggs
You are so right, and I want to do that too. What should I disinfect the bator with afterwards? I don't have any of the Brinsea rinse they talk about in the manuel.....
Now my biggest concern is where to put the thing!!! I have a couple options.....
1. My bedroom. Pros: It's the least travelled part of the house. It's away from the kids and the critters. Cons: It can get cold in there sometimes when the temps drop at night. Hubby is a light sleeper and fan noise might tick him off!
2. The kitchen counter beside the fridge (not the stove.) Pros: It's a lot more stable temperature wise. We would all be able to see and enjoy it. Cons: It's in a higher traffic area, and might be accidentally bumped by a curious kitty. (Kids are old enough to know that they would take thier life in thier hands if they looked at it crossways.)
3. My closet. Pros: Definitely would be quiet and out of the way of drafts! Cons: I don't have anything completely flat to set it on, and the directions say that's important to make an air "seal" under the bator.
Which should I do?
If it were me I would pick the kitchen because of stable temps and involving the family. That is what I looked for when choosing my spot which is beside a built in bookcase next to DH's computer... but that's just my 2cents worth lol
You should go ahead and set the incubator up and let it run for a few days to make sure it is holding temps and humidity.
Also, you could put some regular store bought eggs in there for a couple of days and see how it preforms with a load of eggs in it.
This dry test will help you feel better about waiting AND you will feel better knowing that everything will go well when you get the eggs
You are so right, and I want to do that too. What should I disinfect the bator with afterwards? I don't have any of the Brinsea rinse they talk about in the manuel.....
Now my biggest concern is where to put the thing!!! I have a couple options.....
1. My bedroom. Pros: It's the least travelled part of the house. It's away from the kids and the critters. Cons: It can get cold in there sometimes when the temps drop at night. Hubby is a light sleeper and fan noise might tick him off!
2. The kitchen counter beside the fridge (not the stove.) Pros: It's a lot more stable temperature wise. We would all be able to see and enjoy it. Cons: It's in a higher traffic area, and might be accidentally bumped by a curious kitty. (Kids are old enough to know that they would take thier life in thier hands if they looked at it crossways.)
3. My closet. Pros: Definitely would be quiet and out of the way of drafts! Cons: I don't have anything completely flat to set it on, and the directions say that's important to make an air "seal" under the bator.
Which should I do?
If it were me I would pick the kitchen because of stable temps and involving the family. That is what I looked for when choosing my spot which is beside a built in bookcase next to DH's computer... but that's just my 2cents worth lol
