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Converting a Fridge

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  • 12-18-2008, 11:21 PM
    Jay_Bunny
    Converting a Fridge
    I know, I know. It needs to be cleaned. But this is the fridge I hope to convert into my incubator. All I need is a fan and some flexwatt. But I need you guys to tell me how much I need and how exactly I'm supposed to run the wires in and out of this thing. Also, how many egg boxes do you think I could fit in there? I ask because I want to know how long its going to last me until I need a bigger 'bator.

    http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/DSCN4596.jpg

    http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/DSCN4597.jpg

    http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/DSCN4598.jpg

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  • 12-18-2008, 11:51 PM
    dmaricle
    Re: Converting a Fridge
    well i i am working on one very similar and to start i gutted mine and all i left was the shelves and i installed a light. they say you can use a computer fan but i have not figured it out just yet. and on mine i plan on using either two peices of 3 or 4 in flexwatt or one peice of 11 in.
  • 12-18-2008, 11:51 PM
    JasonG
    Re: Converting a Fridge
    id ggo with a strip of 11 inch flex down the back..
  • 12-18-2008, 11:52 PM
    MDB
    Re: Converting a Fridge
    I just built my first incubator out of fridge the same size as that, and I am betting that 7-8 shoebox style sterilites will fit in it. Goodluck!
  • 12-19-2008, 07:44 AM
    Jay_Bunny
    Re: Converting a Fridge
    Thanks! If I go with the 11inch flexwatt, how long of a piece should I get?
  • 12-19-2008, 09:26 AM
    patm1313
    Re: Converting a Fridge
    You can get fans from many things. The ideal size fan for that would probably best come from an air hockey table.
  • 12-19-2008, 10:20 AM
    Drew87
    Re: Converting a Fridge
    Good luck im doing the same thing. :D
  • 12-19-2008, 11:03 AM
    dmaricle
    Re: Converting a Fridge
    i just realized i have an old computer in my shop do yall think the fan in it will work?
  • 12-19-2008, 11:41 AM
    rabernet
    Re: Converting a Fridge
    Here's mine that I got from Justin Kobylka and used last year:

    http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9.../Incubator.jpg

    http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...Incubator2.jpg

    You can see the wires going out the back:

    http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...ubator/Inc.jpg

    I also chose to use 15 quart tubs to incubate and I could get three in there at one time. I may try six quart Sterilites this year, depending on clutch size.

    The bottom section I filled with water bottles to help keep the heat stable when I'd open the 'bator.
  • 12-19-2008, 12:44 PM
    patm1313
    Re: Converting a Fridge
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dmaricle View Post
    i just realized i have an old computer in my shop do yall think the fan in it will work?

    Yes, and no...

    The fan that you will get will not be a plug-in-to-the-wall type deal, you will have to wire it with an extension cord or something else to get it to work.
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