Redwood Incubator - Leahy Favorite ARTICLE with Pic

[Tammy N]

I am beginning the restoration of two Leahy incubators. Where can I find guidance? Most pressingly, I am looking for advice on cleaning and possibly refinishing the exterior. One of them is very dirty.

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sells parts and knowledgeable

 

[Tammy N]

. sorry double posted this i am sorry

 

[Uisge]

I am rebuilding a Leahy 416 that I just picked up and I would would really appreciate input on the best finish to use and any finishes to avoid.

Also I would really appreciate it if anyone out there can provide a good copy of the manual and any other Leah documentation.

Thanks in Advance,

Scott

 

[rbclark]

This is precisely what I am worried about right now. I have scrubbed the exterior (along the grain) with a soft scouring pad and mineral spirits. I dried the wood out and then rubbed it down with more mineral spirits, this time using a soft cotton cloth. Further drying. Very little of the very deep stain came off. Unless I get good guidance before next weekend, I am going to apply Watco Teak Oil, principally because that is what I have on hand. If I didn't have the Teak Oil I would go out and buy some Tung Oil.

 

[they'reHISchickens]

Houston, we have a problem.
Bator has been running two weeks now. We added 8 dozen eggs 5 days ago ; all has been well but tonight it does not want to rise above 93 degrees. We have the two original mercury thermometers and 2 digitals in it so I am certain the temp is correct. What do we do? Has the wafer taken a dump?

 

[Tammy N]

Ill check my Manual that also tells how each machine was made Maybe it will be in there . It starts out about getting the best red wood and how it was cut so Maybe ill check it out for you Tomarrow . Tammy

 

[Allfowledup80]

Tammy N- I have a Leahy 416 I'm restoring, I am trying to find an original heating unit that went in the bottom. Would you share with me where you found a place to order parts that are original?
Thanks,
Allfowledup80

 

[Pkillian]

Hello, I was just given a 416. What year was that model manufactured? Thanks Pat

 

[Pkillian]

Hello, I replaced the cord on my 416 and it fired right up. I washed all the trays and vacuumed it out, I think the best thing to do would be to wipe it out with a water and bleach solution. It is holding temp good, and I filled the wet bulb, all seems OK. After I finishing cleaning it, I am going to start putting eggs in it. Any pointers available. Thanks Pat

 

[calamity acres]

I picked up an old Montgomery Ward (Leahy) Redwood Bator I hope to restore......here is a link I found , http://www.rockytopgen.com/catalog/incubatorbrooderparts.html