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Mini Fridge Incubator

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  • 06-17-2009, 07:29 PM
    Mitch21
    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? :D
  • 06-17-2009, 07:44 PM
    FatBoy
    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.
  • 06-17-2009, 07:45 PM
    2kdime
    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!

    http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...e/P1010118.jpg
    http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...e/P1010121.jpg

    A look through one of the windows....
    http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...e/P1010120.jpg
  • 06-17-2009, 07:47 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator
    The fridge used in this DIY has almost the same dimensions http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ight=incubator
  • 06-17-2009, 07:50 PM
    crusher
    Re: Mini Fridge Incubator
    how much was the kit from jake?
  • 06-17-2009, 07:54 PM
    bulldog
    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

    http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...m/SSA51207.jpg
    http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...m/SSA51208.jpg
    http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...m/SSA51209.jpg
  • 06-17-2009, 08:38 PM
    2kdime
    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?

  • 06-18-2009, 12:12 AM
    crusher
    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.
  • 06-18-2009, 01:02 AM
    771subliminal
    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
  • 06-18-2009, 08:15 AM
    mechnut450
    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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