wafer = heat source

[klf73]

I am (or rather dh) wants to build a wood incubator cabinet. I was going to order an incubator thermometer, but I noticed there are some with a "wafer". They do not give any specifics so I am asking here. Is the wafer a heating element? a sensor? If not, what is it?
Thanks
Krista

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

It is a type of thermostat that is called a "wafer" thermostat. That is typically what is in most of your less expensive incubators. There are plenty of others...including digital. The cost goes up, but they are MUCH more accurate.

 

[ericbrbr]

I used the electronic thermostat for a Little Giant from eBay. It works great. I am going to add the wafer and set it at 102 degrees just incase my other one fails it will keep the eggs from being cooked. I also used 2 bulbs for my heat source. I recommmend this just in case one bulb blows you have the other one to heat. I made sure one bulb would heat my entire bator and it did. I also used the turner made for the Sportsman. I purchased my egg holders from eBay as well. Everything works great I cant think of anything that I would have done differently. Thanks here is a couple pics for ideas.

 

[klf73]

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Accurate is what I'm looking for, any recommendations? where to get it?

 

[klf73]

ericbrbr
That is a huge bator, WAY too big for me. I wonder if I can find a turner that is compact enough for my use.
thanks for the ideas
Krista

 

[ericbrbr]

This turner doesnt take up that much space it has just one linkage rod to place on the corner of one shelf. And I used 2 pieces of flat stock aluminum to attach the shelves together so when 1 moves they all move together. You could use it on either one shelf or ever how many u need. It is a little pricy around $125 but it sure beats what I was going to do. I was going to purchase the seperate egg turners used in the styrobators for like $40 each. They only hold 41 eggs each. This way I can hold 240 eggs. I also have a auto humidity pail now so I am getting spoiled it takes very little effort so makes me want to keep hatching. I guess thats why I have my bator 90% full.

 

[deb1]

where do you get the wafer from?

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Here are a couple of sources:

http://www.dominc.net/accessories.htm



http://cgi.ebay.com/Electric-Thermo...ator-3255_W0QQitemZ380047351150QQcmdZViewItem

 

[klf73]

I saw that sportsman one, I was't sure if it could be used in a homemade bator, or if there is someting else I would need to go with it. Any idea?

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

No, I don't believe anything else goes with it. Of course, the thermostat has to be wired to the heat source...usually a light bulb.