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  • 05-25-2010, 07:39 PM
    davidnizmo
    new incubator project
    tell me what yall think about making this a incubator i found it on my local classifieds cheap i think it cool and lots of space in it





    http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2.../rccooler2.jpg
  • 05-25-2010, 07:46 PM
    llovelace
    Re: new incubator project
    I been looking for one for awhile, good find.
  • 05-25-2010, 10:11 PM
    snakesRkewl
    Re: new incubator project
    Nice pick up, those work awesome...:gj:

    Our coke true cooler we picked up.
    I have another one that is the size of yours for next year :)
    Our holds within 1 degree at all times sitting in a closet in the middle of the house.
    http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/SDC11762.jpg

    *I switched to 6 qt tubs, didn't feel these were large enough*
  • 05-25-2010, 10:13 PM
    Quiet Tempest
    Re: new incubator project
    I would love to have one of these for use as an incubator. Congrats on the great find!
  • 05-25-2010, 10:35 PM
    davidnizmo
    Re: new incubator project
    thanks everyone i have been looking forever for one how much heat tape should i throw in that i have made 1 small one out of a wine cooler which is what my eggs are in now and i only used 2 foot of 11" heat tape but this is so much bigger than that
  • 05-25-2010, 10:50 PM
    snakesRkewl
    Re: new incubator project
    We have 30 inches or flexwatt in the back of this one.

    The larger one I have that looks like it is the same height as yours I will put 30 inches or so on each side when I get it up and going for next season.
  • 05-25-2010, 11:42 PM
    PassionsPythons
    Re: new incubator project
    That's going to be awesome. Good pick-up. :gj:
  • 05-26-2010, 06:52 PM
    Gavin Cooper
    Re: new incubator project
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by davidnizmo View Post
    thanks everyone i have been looking forever for one how much heat tape should i throw in that i have made 1 small one out of a wine cooler which is what my eggs are in now and i only used 2 foot of 11" heat tape but this is so much bigger than that

    A good rule of thumb is use 1ft of 11" flexwatt per 1cu ft of space.



    Gavin
  • 05-26-2010, 08:02 PM
    davidnizmo
    Re: new incubator project
    ok how to i tell how mant cubic feet i have
  • 05-26-2010, 08:13 PM
    moravaguy
    Re: new incubator project
    length x width
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