Incubator Build

Well, I ended up getting my fridge and all the supplies to make my incubator and figured I would snap a few pics of the build. Where I am going to be putting my incubator I don't have easy access to the back and don't want a bunch of wires hanging out the sides. So, I decided to install a recepticle inside the incubator and have just one plug coming out the back.

Here is a picture of the incubator before I started the build...
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/v...d/P1000618.jpg

Here is how I decided to install the recpticle inside. i just drilled one small hole and pulled the main power in.
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/v...d/P1000620.jpg
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/v...d/P1000621.jpg

I also decided to allow myself the freedom to adjust the fan speed by installing a low volt rheostat. I also didn't want any standing air by the heat tape to cause hot spots.
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/v...d/P1000628.jpg

I basically installed the fan on the same wall that the heat would be on, just above where the heat would be taped.
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/v...d/P1000629.jpg

Here are a few pics of the finished product. The gradient between top and bottom is not that bad, I believe it is less than one degree. Not mention, it holds temps well. Thanks for having a look.
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/v...d/P1000630.jpg
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/v...d/P1000631.jpg
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/v...d/P1000632.jpg

Look real nice! Well done. :gj: Where did you get the pop cooler?

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Originally Posted by saber2th

Look real nice! Well done. :gj: Where did you get the pop cooler?

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I contacted a vending company in the area and he had one he wanted to get rid of. I paid $125 for it. I spent a total of about $250 on this build.

Won't the humidity on the inside play havoc with your electrical set up?

Otherwise, damn, that thing is huge. Hope you can fill it.

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Originally Posted by wilomn

Won't the humidity on the inside play havoc with your electrical set up?

Otherwise, damn, that thing is huge. Hope you can fill it.

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That crossed my mind, but, I use completely sealed tubs. Humidity should not be an issue. Also clutch wise I'm at 4 ovulations already and have at least 4 more on the way.

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Originally Posted by wilomn

Won't the humidity on the inside play havoc with your electrical set up?

Otherwise, damn, that thing is huge. Hope you can fill it.

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Thats what I was thinking, I'd keep the helix outside and just run the probe inside.

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Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle

Thats what I was thinking, I'd keep the helix outside and just run the probe inside.

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Th probe is way too short for that option.

I did the same with a snapple cooler. Although I keep the Helix and electrical outlets on the outside. The incubator holds temps extremely well.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h.../ry3D400-2.jpg

I got a coke version I need ot do up or sell since i not using it and I need a larger room lol( already got a take if I sell it) I am gonigo t just use a simpler thermo stat on mine since i gonigo t run 2 3 inch pieces of flex one on each side so it heats both sides at the same time. oh the summer projects I got t o fer lined up and done.:D

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Originally Posted by twistedtails

Th probe is way too short for that option.

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Really? I've seen it done before.

I myself just drilled a hole in the side of my coke fridge and ran my probe and other wires through there, then tape it sealed. The only thing electrical I have in the bator is the flexxwatt and the fan blowing(24/7) over it. I have used it four years straight, hatched many clutches with no problems whatsoever. I also keep tubs with rocks and water on the inside bottom to stabilize temps and humidity. I put some grating on the tubs and made another shelf that way.

Hope you hatch some great clutches in there:gj:

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Originally Posted by twistedtails

Th probe is way too short for that option.

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you can order a longer probe from Helix