Scary Bator

[hypnofrogstevie]

Where is the bottle that goes on the side? I may buy a lyon tx-6 when we move

 

[chickabator]

email them and ask them if the water bottle goes with it.

 

[wegotchickens]

It says 'as is' so I'm betting the water bottle is a no go...

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

ok so maybe you can find one on ebay or call up the company to order one. No biggie. Wisjh I had the money. I hope that old bator will get some good hatches. Please keep us updated on it

 

[Josie]

Smitty's Farm
There are instructions for your incubator under the #14
I also called Brower for myself for instructions on their top hatch, and they are mailing it to me for free.
I hope it helps

 

[kstaven]

I didn't read all the posts on this thread Smitty. Those incubators like the one pictured where produced into the 90's they sold for up to 169.00. I still have one on the shelf here and it works like a charm to this day. You will likely want to use a pie plate as a water dish in the bottom rather than the small bowl in the pic. They hold heat well and do not fluctuate like a Hova will unless there is a problem with the wafer. The double walled metal body provides good insulation and makes for a great internal heat sink. The larger heat element allows for use in a cooler environment. Only bad thing is you have to turn by hand. A baking soda paste will clean it up like new.

I have an instruction set for it here if you need a copy.

 

[wegotchickens]

How cool is that!
Will have to download the instructions later myself. Mom has a 'scary bator' at her house I can have!

 

[Smitty's Farm]

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Thanks Josie!

Do you have an old Brower like this one? Believe it or not, I have everything that came w/ this old model since it belonged to my DH's Grandpa. It's been stored in it's orginal box and has it's instructional manual. Unfortunately the orginal themometer was broken. A few weeks back I called the Co. to see if I could get an auto turner, but can't since they discontinued them. I did order an extra wafer & one of their themometers.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

What kind thermometer did they have to send?....I'm looking for an extra to have with this bator I have and its a certain kind.....

 

[Smitty's Farm]

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SO COOL to know that these old Browers are so reliable. Thank you so much for the info!

I was scared to use it for my first hatch, but I've gotton such good responses from people that have them and still use them. I was intimidated w/ having to hand turn (for first hatch) and the small viewing window makes me nervous. I feel better & better about it. I'm tickled pink that it still works. I had planned on using it after I had a little more experience under my belt, but looks like I'll be using it for my first hatch.

My DH thinks this one is from the 70's from the coding on the orginal box. He remember being right by his Grandpa as a kid helping him hatch w/ this very incubator.

So I should use a reg size pie plate for water pan?

Be prepared.....I will be bugging you & (Deb) Justusnack b/c you have one for help when it comes time for me to try it out....which will be soon.
Thanks!