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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by HenThymes, May 11, 2010.

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  1. May 11, 2010 #1
    HenThymes

    HenThymes pippin ain't easy

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    You buy a generator just to make sure that even if the power goes out you can still keep your incubator runnin???

    Well, I just bought a generator today for that sole purpose, to make sure my babies can keep growin even if![​IMG]


    p.s. - I have my second hatch of the year coming out today and thankfully haven't needed a generator, shooo......
     
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  2. May 11, 2010 #2
    Princess Amri

    Princess Amri Is Mostly Harmless

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    [​IMG] It's good to be prepared for disasters. [​IMG]
     
  3. May 11, 2010 #3
    Julie08

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    I have a battery and inverter right beside the incubator just for that purpose, good thing too used it all day saturday because the power was out.
     
  4. May 11, 2010 #4
    medan

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    most of the incubators i have seen are between 40 and 120 watts you can get an inverter and run that bator off a 12 volt battery for at least 5 hours
     
  5. May 11, 2010 #5
    HenThymes

    HenThymes pippin ain't easy

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    We got a really good deal on a small 500W honda generator that is extremely quite, probably cheaper than I could have gotten an inverter for. I have no problems with running a small cord from the garage where the generator would be set to the laundry room for the incubator. Though an inverter and battery may be a nice back up to the generator too![​IMG]
     

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