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    Mini Fridge Incubator

    Has anyone ever used one of these 4.3 cubic liter mini fridges as an incubator?
    http://www.target.com/Igloo-Stainles.../dp/B000EPN8ZK
    I've got a couple laying around the house since my roommates from college didn't want theirs anymore. If anyone's ever used this kind, I was wondering a few things...

    1. How many clutches can you fit in it at once?

    2. Can you put a window in it somehow without absolutely destroying the fridge?

    3. Can you please post pics of your mini fridge bator?
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    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator

    Roosterman2173 has one. Said it holds temps good and works well. Not sure about the window, the door is pretty insulated, may be hard to do. I think he can put 7 clutches in his.

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    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator

    Man just get yourself a bator like Jake sells.

    I bought a kit from him and used my own cooler, worked out great!

    Heres mine, not in use yet....Be on the lookout for baby Bloods next year!




    A look through one of the windows....

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    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator

    The fridge used in this DIY has almost the same dimensions http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ight=incubator
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    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator

    how much was the kit from jake?
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    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator

    I have made 2 of them so far an i have not had a problem with them an yes u can cut a window in it i used a trailer door window frame for mine




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    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator

    Around 50 bucks give or take for what I needed....not bad at all.




    Quote Originally Posted by crusher View Post
    how much was the kit from jake?

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    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator

    cause im gonna need one later this year and im having a really difficult time trying to find one in my price range.
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    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator

    just take the door off and stick some magnets to a piece of plexi. thats what i use as a door (i screwed in hinges but would leave holes) temps are holding great. ive moved the thermometer all around inside and temps are within .6 degree anywhere in the fridge
    "So far this is the oldest that I've been"
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    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator

    lol I got a coke display case lol it a couple years old the guy said prolly a sht of coolant it work great again. I got to get it set up for this fall/winter.
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