The Test
Ok, now that the build is done and looks pretty, let’s make sure it’s functional incubator-wise.


I’m using a Herpstat 4 I had lying around to regulate temps. )I’ll probably swap it out for one of my Herpstat 2’s I have on my enclosures later.) I have the thermostat probe twist-tied to my center shelf.


I’m also using a few simple ZooMed thermometer w/ probe to test temps at the bottom shelf and top shelf.


I’m also using a Begrit thermometer to test ambient temps from the center shelf. (This thermometer also measures humidity, but that’s not important.)


I lined the bottom with some high quality water and set the Herpstat to 87degrees.



After like 30minutes, I came back and checked the temps. I don’t’ remember and can’t tell from the pix what % power the Herpstat was on maintaining 87degrees but the ZooMed thermometers seems almost on point!



Let’s check the Begrit from the temps from the center shelf. 86.9degree! Happy Baby Face! Yay!



I turned on my cooling fan to it’s lowest setting and after a minute or so, temps begin to cool
https://i.imgur.com/Bu9sIiB.jpg


The next morning, I checked the temps again. And everything seems to be on point!



And the humidity is too low for the Begrit baby Lol. Temp is 87degrees tho and there’s condensation forming in my Fihi water bottles. 



I will continue testing and playing around my incubator. Next I will buy and build some egg boxes and see if any adjustments are needed w/ them inside the incubator.


Ok, let’s revisit my goals:


1. Make it work - CHECK!
2. Learn and have fun - CHECK!
3. Make it pretty! - CHECK!


Thanks for reading!