fridge incubator

[Petboy15]

I like amny others have scored a free fridge. How do you all go about making an incubator. Looking for some nice ideas here...

and pictures

[AjBalls]

I had a part built for my fridgabator.. basically a metal coil that heats and has two computer fans to circulate the airflow...

[crisstyle21]

are you looking for something to hold a numerous amount of eggs? Or just a single clutch? If just need a incubator for one clutch,dont waste your time buying hovas, buying fridges, and coolers. The cheapest and one of the most succesful ways is to use a 13 gallon trash can, place 8-10 gallons of vermiculite. And measure the weight of the vermiculite and and the water make sure both are the same.

Make sure the vermiculite clumps. Go on ahead and use flex watt in the trash can(STILL TRYING TO SEE WHAT SIZE WILL WORK WELL WITH A 13 GALLON TRASH CAN). Then buy a thermostat, to controll the wattage power that gives you the right temp). Cover it up with an appropiate sized peice of plexigalss.

This method is so cheap and works great. I got this info from dave and tracy barker. Great python breeders

[Petboy15]

I dont have any clutches next year, but am expecting 2-4 at least, plus in the future, so Maybe 8-12 total. Im sure there is enough room for 8 tubs. I was going to stick each clutch on vermiculite in a small tub, and then hi put it in the fridge. Would a light bulb on a t-stat work? I tested it w/out one, and it reached 110+, so it can get plenty high enough, and with a helix or something, it should work, right?

[crisstyle21]

The way I see it it doesnt really matter what heat source you use. As long as the bulb isnt a spot light and doesnt directly heat and shine to the eggs youll be fine. You just need to have a constant 89-90 degrees in that container. You can have a room like mines that isnt air conditioned right and you can easily heat those eggs by putting them in the closet. But remember a constant 88-90 is needed no drop or changes!

You some kind of pulse- proportional thermostat. Thats a thermostat that reduces or increases the temp. Perfect way to keep that temp at a constant 90. Also buy a thermometer to measure the rooms temp that houses the container.

[crisstyle21]

I would shine the light on the inside wall of the container like this ( / ). Dont shine it directly to the eggs.

[BPMachine]

The way I see it it doesnt really matter what heat source you use. As long as the bulb isnt a spot light and doesnt directly heat and shine to the eggs youll be fine. You just need to have a constant 89-90 degrees in that container. You can have a room like mines that isnt air conditioned right and you can easily heat those eggs by putting them in the closet. But remember a constant 88-90 is needed no drop or changes!

You some kind of pulse- proportional thermostat. Thats a thermostat that reduces or increases the temp. Perfect way to keep that temp at a constant 90. Also buy a thermometer to measure the rooms temp that houses the container.

You sure? I incubate between 86-91. Never have a problem. Ball eggs are almost Unstopable LOL.

[lord jackel]

The way I see it it doesnt really matter what heat source you use. As long as the bulb isnt a spot light and doesnt directly heat and shine to the eggs youll be fine.

I disagree completely. A hot light bulb is a very bad idea. Along with needing a rock steady 89 degree temp you also need near 100% humidity. High humidity can cause the bulbs to blow out faster if the contacts in the mount start to rust or get too much moisture on them...if the bulb goes then the temps will plummet.

I recommend you get some 11" Flexwatt and wire it to a Helix or Herpstat Thermostat. This is going to house your eggs so don't go cheap. You can also put full water bottles in the bottom of the frig to take up space and act as a buffer for the temps.