Just built an incubator!

Did you make a window for viewing the hatch? That is the best part of all.
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I built a diy incubator long time ago and it worked great. Never drilled the holes in the thermostat. I used two 25 watt bulbs in one those screw in Y fittings. For a sorta backup in case a bulb burned out.
 
It's looking good, I like the placement of the thermostat, and the egg turner idea looks really cool.

Did you drill holes into the thermostat? It is very easy, and makes a huge difference. If you talk to Orange Ribbon, he will tell you from his experience that drilling holes into the thermostat makes a great difference.
 
No I did not drill any holes. But its been holding right at 99 for the last hour. I dont think it has even cycled off.. unless it just happens quickly when im not looking. I think maybe that light and setup just so happens to even out at 99 degrees. I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens. Maybe I'll have to put a stronger bulb or a 2 socket fixture like Jenjeran did.
 
Its toggling off and on now and staying 99 - 100. But "the beast" (a 22 pound cat) has been laying on it for a while.

 

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