What is the best thermometer/hydrometer

[Califowlday]

I have several different kinds but am in need of new ones. I thought I'd ask around to get everyones opinions before purchasing any. Which brands do you all think are best.
All answers are welcome
Thanks!

 

[Grillo]

Go to this page:


http://www.lyonelectric.com/rthermohydro.htm


The 500-016 is what I use to calibrate my incubators (I have 3 bators) This I believe is the best thermometer for the money. I do use a bunch of digital thermometers but I just use them as reference, I always set my bators using the above thermometer. I get very good hatch rates.


For digital thermometers I like the springfield precisetemp model. I have three and they all match my bulb thermometer above. But they seem to update the temperature every 30 seconds or even once a minute, so you won't notice fast up and down temperature swings, while the bulb thermometer will pick it up immediately.

Good luck.

 

[Califowlday]

Thank you, I appreciate your replying I will look it up.
-Jaxy

 

[Pick-a-LilyFarm]

I use the Springfield cheap one at Walmart for 6 dollars and some change, and because the eggs are usually taller than the hygrometer, I use an Omron temperature probe with thermocouple and poke it through one of the holes in my bator ( LG still air w/no turner), and the probe wire rests just above the eggs. I use that temp for the top of the eggs, and the Springfield for the middle of the eggs, and I'm hatching right now and it looks like I will get 9 out of 10 eggs...possibly 10/10 = 100% If you use a bator like the LG, I put the hygrometer in the middle of the bator, because mine tends to have a hot spot there, and that keeps the eggs safe. Good Luck!

 

[Germaine_11.20]

I received a liquid thermometer with my Brinsea eco and it is awesome. I am going to get a few more. I also have a hygrometer I got from the pet store in the reptile section. It only measures humidity, but it seems very accurate. I purchased two digital off ebay and they have both the temp and humidity. They are very good too.
I am trying to use a few of both in each bator and see if they are saying the same info. So far pretty close.
But I really like that Brinsea thermometer. I have it in a water wiggler (water snake) like a few people told me to. That way you have an accurate temp of the INSIDE of the egg. I thought that was so smart of the people who told me that. I appreciated their help.
Hope this helps

 

[Califowlday]

Oh thank you all You are great help!
Glad to know I'm not the only one with several different thermometer/hydrometers in my incubators My sister though I was being paranoid.
-Jaxy