Thermostats

[chicknick]

Just need a little help with my homemade incubator.

Just where is everyone buying these wonderful thermostats? Whether it be hot water heater or wafer. Thanks a lot

Also, I'm located in NYC.

 

[deek248]

I'm using a water heater t-stat from Lowe's. Its working good now but was a pain to set it at approx 99.5deg. Still getting around a +/- 3deg swing in temps.

Yesterday I ordered a Velleman MK138 as shown on this post:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=33362

I ordered it from:
http://www.electronicsnmore.com/product_info.php/cPath/191/products_id/9410

Hopefully this new one will be more user friendly and more accurate.

 

[abooth]

I'm using one called a Zilla thermostat. It is designed for reptile terrariums. I used to use a hot water heater one but the Zilla is so much better. Not such a huge temp swing. And it's so easy you don't need to know anything about electrical wiring because it has a plug right on it that you can just plug your heat source into. I love it! I got it at petsmart or petco online. It cost about $43 but I think it's worth it. I had so many below average hatches before I was desperate to up my chances. But I am on my first hatch with this thermostat. Time will tell. My candled eggs look good.

 

[thechickonthehill]

I have ordered a Zoo Med ReptTemp 500R Thermostat Remote Sensor for Reptiles ($23 from Amazon). No wiring, just plug your heat source in to it. Also, it attaches to the outside of your incubator (has a 6' sensor cord) so you don't have to open the incubator to adjust temp. I tried the water heater thermostat but got tired of having to open the incubator and adjust the temp 10 times a day.

 

[Chris09]

I get them at G.Q.F.
You can get the thermostat complete w/ wafer for $16.99

Here is the all in one replacement thermostat, heater, and fan assembly for Hova-Bator style. for $64.00

Here is a replacement digital thermostat for Hova-Bator style . for $62.00

Here is a Pre-Set Electronic Thermostat for Cabinet Incubators for $76.98

Chris