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New incubator

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  • 12-19-2007, 08:44 PM
    ama1997
    Re: New incubator
    Ok thanks. Would I be able to just plug it into the helix and let that run the fan? Not sure on how that works.
  • 12-20-2007, 09:46 AM
    Louis Kirkland
    Re: New incubator
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ama1997 View Post
    Ok thanks. Would I be able to just plug it into the helix and let that run the fan? Not sure on how that works.

    Connect the fan to the transformer and plug the transformer into an outlet other than your t-stats outlet. If you plug the transformer into your t-stats outlet, the fan speed will be affected by the t-stats output, which is undesirable IMO. I hope this helps. Good luck.
  • 12-20-2007, 02:24 PM
    ama1997
    Re: New incubator
    ok thanks
  • 12-20-2007, 03:53 PM
    Patrick Long
    Re: New incubator
    So the fan doesnt have to reach outside air, it is just to circulate the air inside?
  • 12-20-2007, 05:30 PM
    ama1997
    Re: New incubator
    Yeah no outside air. I think its to keep the temps more even from top to bottom.
  • 12-20-2007, 05:33 PM
    Patrick Long
    Re: New incubator
    awwww......i really like that idea. did you have to drill a hole for the flexwatt to the Helix
  • 12-20-2007, 06:33 PM
    Louis Kirkland
    Re: New incubator
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by patthesnakeman View Post
    So the fan doesnt have to reach outside air, it is just to circulate the air inside?

    Yes, the fan(s) are used to circulate the air inside the incubator to prevent or at least reduce the stratification of temperatures in the incubator.
  • 12-20-2007, 08:22 PM
    ama1997
    Re: New incubator
    Yah I had to drill a hole in the back. Then put the cord through the hole. Then wire up the heat tape. Also in the top for the probe.
  • 12-20-2007, 08:23 PM
    Patrick Long
    Re: New incubator
    thats not bad though....pretty nice
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