Modifying my Hovabator....

[Grog]

can i remove the CRAPPY thermostat that comes with it and wire in a digital? And will it actually work better? Oh my incubator is still air.

 

[mochicken]

I dont know why you couldn't I will say this, if you mess with electrical devices you increase the risk of it starting a fire since it was designed to operate with the included equipment

 

[scoopy82]

If you work out how to do it - please PLEASE let me know how! My hovabator has a been rather naughty this hatch with temp swings of 4 degrees (98 to 102 spose isn't too bad but I read people having .2 of a swing and want me some of that!) and I have a digital thermostat that is way more reliable. I could plug the bator straight into that but then as the heat goes on and off - so would the fan and I dont think that is ideal. Hope you work it out

 

[mochicken]

I am using a Janoel JN8-48 and my temps only vary .2-.4 degrees and its usually lower not higher.

 

[Grog]

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In what Bator? remember I am using a still air.

 

[Grog]

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you have to wire the fan out of the thersotat loop. then it will stay on all the time.

I did find several thermos on Ebay just now plus a great kit to make a incubator

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IncuKit-4-C...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item84b873278f

is the link for the kit

 

[conny63malies]

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you have to wire the fan out of the thersotat loop. then it will stay on all the time.

I did find several thermos on Ebay just now plus a great kit to make a incubator

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IncuKit-4-C...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item84b873278f

is the link for the kit

But for 100$ you can buy a Octagon 20 Eco. A Ranco ETC111000 is a good option too and runs not prewired only 60$. A Computer fan is maybe 5$ and a cable for that can be found for .50$ at Goodwill

 

[Grog]

yes but i am after 40+ eggs at a time

 

[h4ppy-chris]

i have one of theses
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260841088348?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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absolutely fantastic and if you need help to wire it up i will help.
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if you put in to ebay . Mini Digital Temperature Controller you will get one cheaper nearby you as i am in the uk.

 

[Grog]

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All of the ones I can find are for 220v not 120v