Incubators - Post pics of yours!!!

[MATTI]

[Dave763]

[greghall]

hey guys whats with the bottled water? it can't be for humidity its sealed. keeps the heat steady?

[Seneschal]

Yep--keeps the heat steady from what I understand. Water retains heat better than air or earth, which is why it's always warmer on the coast during winter--same principle.

[Argentra]

Good looking bators here.

Mine isn't built yet, since school issues are taking precedence over BP breeding so far (Tho I may get in some late season breeding as well as some corn breeding this spring), but it shall be built from this:



I already have the components (new shelves, Flexwatt, spare t-stat, Acurite), I just have to find the time to get it all together.

As for finding one... I got mine from an appliance repair place. Most of them will have broken coolers and such that they'll either give away free to anyone who comes down, or sell for a VERY reduced price. I got that one for $30 (+$20 to have it delivered, sometimes its bleh not having a car).

[West Coast Jungle]

hey guys whats with the bottled water? it can't be for humidity its sealed. keeps the heat steady?

I keep tubs with rock and water(with a lil bleach). The water and rock help stabilize temps at the bottom, I also put holes in the top of my tubs for humidity too. It is very dry where I live.

[sean0411]

fireball,
what exactly heats the natures spirit incubator. it doesnt have any info on their site. thanks in advance.

[PythonWallace]

fireball,
what exactly heats the natures spirit incubator. it doesnt have any info on their site. thanks in advance.

You have to buy a 3rd party thermostat for NS incubators.

[sean0411]

You have to buy a 3rd party thermostat for NS incubators.

i understand that part, but what is the heating element, ie heat tape, cable etc? i dont see anything in any of the pictures.

[FIREball]

i understand that part, but what is the heating element, ie heat tape, cable etc? i dont see anything in any of the pictures.

I would assume heat tape, you cant actually see it, the cord comes out the back and plugs into the thermostat.