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  • 09-22-2013, 09:43 PM
    kylearmbar
    temperature fluctuation during incubation
    So I'm currently setting up my incubator. I had planned on using a submersible water heater in a few inches of water as I've heard that's a good easy way to make your own. But I'm noticing a lot of temperature fluctation. It usually goes between 87-89.5 degrees. It's a cheap heater I got off of eBay, is this much fluctuation ok, or should I invest in a better heater
  • 09-22-2013, 09:47 PM
    decensored
    Re: temperature fluctuation during incubation
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kylearmbar View Post
    So I'm currently setting up my incubator. I had planned on using a submersible water heater in a few inches of water as I've heard that's a good easy way to make your own. But I'm noticing a lot of temperature fluctation. It usually goes between 87-89.5 degrees. It's a cheap heater I got off of eBay, is this much fluctuation ok, or should I invest in a better heater

    It's a relatively large fluctuation for incubation. I've never been a fan of these types of incubators though.
  • 09-22-2013, 09:58 PM
    BHReptiles
    Re: temperature fluctuation during incubation
    Honestly, I think you may have better luck with a styrofoam color, heat tape, and a proportional thermostat.
  • 09-22-2013, 10:12 PM
    kylearmbar
    Re: temperature fluctuation during incubation
    Im not to familiar with setting up heat tape, but I just saw the temps drop to 86 so I might have to pick some up, I was just hoping to avoid this since I don't have a spare thermometer controller and would need to to get another for the tape. I have some time yet to figure out how to set it up
  • 09-22-2013, 10:34 PM
    BHReptiles
    temperature fluctuation during incubation
    You need a thermostat no matter what method you use...even if it comes with something in it. You can always try a hovabator...just buy a proportional thermostat.
  • 09-23-2013, 12:00 AM
    kylearmbar
    Re: temperature fluctuation during incubation
    Ok, I'll try the controller with the aquarium thermometer first see if thay keeps a more accuratw temp than the built in one in the heater itself
  • 09-23-2013, 06:02 AM
    BHReptiles
    Re: temperature fluctuation during incubation
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kylearmbar View Post
    Ok, I'll try the controller with the aquarium thermometer first see if thay keeps a more accuratw temp than the built in one in the heater itself

    What kind of controller is it? you want a THERMOSTAT...a proportional one. Don't use an on/off one because there's too much temperature fluctuation.
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