incubator ?

[ozzypython]

how do u hook up the fan?
i was thinking to plug it into the thermostat

[nevohraalnavnoj]

how do u hook up the fan?
i was thinking to plug it into the thermostat

noooo....you don't want your fan powered down when your heat tape is. You want your fan always going.

Get yourself a computer fan and some type of AC adapter...I have one running off of a cell phone charger and another off of something for a computer component. Cut the wires open and splice them together, cover with electrical tape.

The only thing you have to watch out for is to make sure the adapter is rated roughly the same as the fans.

JonV

[ozzypython]

so the fan runs all the time

[JD Constriction]

Yep, for me atleast, the fan runs the whole time, BUT I have a switch on mine so that the fans can be shut off so they don't run when I open up the incubator. For me that tends to circulate the nice warm air outside the incubator and then it takes a bit longer to get back to temp.

You can get AC fans but they are pricier. If you get DC fans you'll have to get an AC to DC converter of some sort.

Your local radio shack should be able to help you in either case or atleast give you some direction and help answer questions.

Hope that helps

[ozzypython]

very cool thank u guys for all the help
and info
rock on

[JenH]

The best rule of thumb for heating an incubator is to only use enough heat tape that when on full power will only get the incubator upto in around 100F. That way if you have a thermostate malfunction and the incubator sticks on high you won't kill your eggs right away.

It really sucks waking up in the morning and checking on the incubator only to see it sitting at 125F.

Also put a small computer fan in there to help maintain an even temp.

Corey

Yep - I'm heating a huge marine cooler with only 1 ft of 11" flexwatt and so far it has been the perfect amount of heat...

[Creative Morphs]

so the fan runs all the time

I run my fans through a rheostat. That way you can really control your temps and find that "sweet spot".

[ozzypython]

so how do i attach the flexwatt tape to the fridge?

[dr del]

Hi,

I think a lot of people use foil tape?


dr del

[ozzypython]

how about using duct tape?