Incubator Project

Well needing a bigger bator means having to wire and test and do it from the ground up.. I'll keep this thread updated with pics and try to make it more of a how to than anything.

In the beginning

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCN1123.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCN1124.jpg

That thing is AWESOME! :D

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

That thing is AWESOME! :D

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Not bad for a freebie eh??

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Not bad for a freebie eh??

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specially since it stainless steel lol

OK this is just a question, no practical applications....yet...
but is it possible to make a incubator out of say an igloo cooler, for maybe one or 2 clutches? Like run the cord of the flexwat through the nozzle, seal it with caulking or something and just open the lid once a day to circulate the air?
Never tried this, and I dont have any clutches, just an idea...

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Originally Posted by Daynegerous

OK this is just a question, no practical applications....yet...
but is it possible to make a incubator out of say an igloo cooler, for maybe one or 2 clutches? Like run the cord of the flexwat through the nozzle, seal it with caulking or something and just open the lid once a day to circulate the air?
Never tried this, and I dont have any clutches, just an idea...

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Sure is.. In fact I think there are plans for just such an animal on here.. remember the incubators job is merely to maintain temp so really any insulated box would do.. Its just how well it keeps the temps is what your looking for.

I've actually used a foam shipping box with a heating pad taped to the top when I used to dabble in beardies - worked just fine.

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Not bad for a freebie eh??

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Dude- that's like the King Kong of incubators!

and just how did u come along this free lol

I want one!!!!

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Originally Posted by f4n70m

and just how did u come along this free lol

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Check with your local Hotel and Restaurant supply store. Many of them haul off the non-working freezers and coolers from big hotels and restaurants. They either give them away or recycle them.. I simply call told them what I wanted and they called me when they had one.. simple as that..

Sweet! Guess you'd need a truck to get it home huh? :P (something I don't have).

Can't wait to see it progress!

You could always rent a uhaul for a day. If you are getting an awesome fridge/freezer like that for free, I'd think it would be well worth it!

some places will even deliver them for free

Awesome! I need something that size... or two...

Justin

Wow. Now thats an incubator. :P

NICE score Ed! :gj: Keep us updated on the project's progress.