Simple homemade candler

[Jaybr]

I've got my first batch of eggs in the bator and tried my first candling with a flashlight cupping my hand around the light and eggs. It worked ok but all I could really see was a blob in the eggs, so I decided I needed something better.

I have a streamlight scorpion flashlight thats small and puts out good light, I'm sure there are plenty of other flashlight options that will work fine. I cut about a 2" piece of bicycle innertube and slid it over the end of the light. I just set the light on top of the egg and the rubber innertube seals against the egg and really lights it up. Took less than 5 minutes to make and innertubes are only a couple bucks.

 

[playingchicken]

Thanks for the tip. I may try something similar with my Maglite.

 

[chickenfanatic]

i must add an l.e.d light is best for this kinda thing ive found becuase less temp. increase means less harm while candleing i have literally seen people candle and burn of course they were idiots and candled 10 times a day i think but for me l.e.d seems to work best and on this lil idea it works work great im sure and less batteries thansk for the hint.

 

[Jaybr]

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Yes, The bulb died in the flashlight in the pic so I bought a new LED light instead of replacing bulb. The new LEDs are very bright and easier on batteries.