Need help getting Humidity up

[jwatts]

Hello all, I am trying to get the humidity up in my homemade incubator but I can't seem to get it high enough for lock down. I'm doing dry runs now,I have 2 pans (6"x12" and 3"x14") filled with water and sponges along with 2 Mason jars filled. I can only get 50% humidity. Is there anything else I can do do get higher percentages? Thank you for your time.

 

[jwatts]

 

[kuchchicks]

Well you are trying everything I would suggest. Try using hot water. That will give you steam.

 

[jwatts]

Thank you Kuch, I did, I was getting some condensation on the lower part of glass too. I just can't seem to get it high enough. Maybe I'm not spongworthy,lol. ( an old seinfield pun)

 

[jwatts]

I put some hot water in from the kettle and I was able to get the humidity up,but naturally my temp jumped to 102. I will see what happens in a few hrs.

 

[Belott]

The only suggestion I have is to try standing the sponges on their side to where they are not submersed. A wicking effect and will give you more surface area.


David

 

[jwatts]

Oh thank you,I'll try that

 

[Kage]

You can try getting a Humidikit? I use that w/ my Hovabator 1588