my home made incubator

[World.Hunters]

iv started making my incubator now its simple just
- 2 tubs that will fit together snug
- 25w Red bulb
- power suply (for bulb)


http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8141/i1uv9.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9302/dcp0011cg2.jpg
i cut a circular hole for the bulb connection to fit through then screw in bulb from inside

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/6456/dcp0012rm9.jpg
you can see how nice the tubs fit together


i will be drilling holes on top and around sides and also will be putting a layer of mesh inside for the eggs to sit on im usesing 1inch mesh as eggs will sit nice

and a thermometer

[World.Hunters]

and just want to say thanks to the lads that are helping me with eggs you know who u are


cheers m8:supz:

[AndyUK]

how you going to mesure the temp ?






Andy.....

[World.Hunters]

gettin a thermometer tomorrow

[Kevin Massey]

how do u regulate the temp?

[AndyUK]

thats what i should have said lol





Andy.............

[World.Hunters]

im am getting a dimmer switch that simply plugs into the socket and then lamp is pluged into that

i will have a mess around finding the different tempratures with different settings

i will be keeping a chart of what setting and what heat it gives of and if there is any colder or hotter spots ect


cheers:supz:

[Kevin Massey]

im am getting a dimmer switch that simply plugs into the socket and then lamp is pluged into that

i will have a mess around finding the different tempratures with different settings

i will be keeping a chart of what setting and what heat it gives of and if there is any colder or hotter spots ect


cheers:supz:

im not trying to **** on your bonfire...infact i am very interested in getting this to work...
However using a dimmer switch:rolleyes: how will this compensate for accuall daytime tempretures aswell?
all must be factors in maintaining a constant temp?

[GlenCool]

and rember to put tin foil around where the bulb sits so the tub wont melt and keep it in a dark place with a little tub of water, but if its quail eggs they dont have to have water in,


i have a 60w bulb and a 25w for when the temp changes with the hot weather and the night time. etc........

you dont have to keep the right temp constant you can allow for it to vary. round about 37.5 a few degrees higher or lower is ok....

[GlenCool]

just like mine eh......

[World.Hunters]

lol i dont know what u meen iv never seen yours before lmao

i like the frog thermometer

just wondering does the amount of holes u drill effect the temp pal

cheers:supz:

[GlenCool]

lol i dont know what u meen iv never seen yours before lmao

i like the frog thermometer

just wondering does the amount of holes u drill effect the temp pal

cheers:supz:

erm..... that a one where i cant say yes and cant say no its just to keep air in ciruclation.... i dare say it will but as i say its done for the air really....

[Luke Davison]

i saw someone make an incubator from an old swing door bathroom mirror. worked a treat on some little owls.

good luck with yours.

luke

[Tim Laycock]

Those incubators put me in mind of an "Easybake" oven :lol:

[Saker Mad]

would a plant propagater work they allready have a them built in ?

[GlenCool]

would a plant propagater work they allready have a them built in ?

long as its dark, keep the right temp, dont see why not..........