Well i'll let you know in another 2 weeks or so. I have my first clutch in a hovabator right now but i do have it connected to a Helix thermostat. i wouldnt recommend using it with the dial control that it comes with. Also to keep the humidity up i put water in the bottom reservoir and put a small heat pad connected to the helix under the Hovabator, this makes the water vapors raise up and maintain the humidity just right. So again, both the Hovabator and the heat pad are connected to the Helix and water in the reservoir and you should be all set.