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    placement of thermostat probe

    Where is the prefered placement of the helix probe in a inbubator. Im using a large marine cooler setup...should i have it taped in the middle against the side of cooler or have it in one of the egg tubs?? Any suggestions would be great..

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    Re: placement of thermostat probe

    If you are going to have more than 1 egg tub. Tape it to the side of the cooler. The reason why is because in the last weeks the eggs will create heat as they absorb the yoke and get ready to hatch. This will trough off your other egg tubs temps.
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    Re: placement of thermostat probe

    Thank you for the reply......Ive had it taped to the side the whole time and i have two tubs so far, so i guess ive done what you said all along..first timer, and im on day 45..just makin sure ive done right on these eggs...thanks again
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    Re: placement of thermostat probe

    Seems like your in the clear, post pics of the babys when they hatch....Good luck.

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    Re: placement of thermostat probe

    your doing great.
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    Re: placement of thermostat probe

    Quote Originally Posted by budlight14x View Post
    first timer, and im on day 45..just makin sure ive done right on these eggs...thanks again
    Good luck!
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