I am breeding carpets and need an incubator. what is a good one to get that wont hurt my pocket but is reliable?
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incubators
bajanboy81
Feb 03, 2006 10:59 PM
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hhmoore
Feb 04, 2006 03:57 AM
for cost effectiveness & functionality - build your own. Buy a big chest cooler (Igloo, Coleman, etc). put some heat tape on the bottom. a layer of water bottles. connect to thermostat. Simple. And after the babies hatch, you can remove all the stuff and use the cooler for its intended purpose. Hint: if you want to that - run the wires through the drain hole, as opposed to drilling.
$110 for Herpstat proportional thermostat
$ 40 for cooler
$ 25 for heat tape, wire, plug, etc
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$175 for an effective incubator that can keep your drinks cold in the summer!!!
JDouglas
Feb 05, 2006 04:42 PM
I agree with the above post but if you are really broke it can be done even cheaper with success.
A Big Apple BAH - 1000 will work fine for only $32.95. Its not proportional and temps may not be as precise but it has worked well for me in the past.
An average size cooler from Wal-Mart is $13.99.
$20 for 2 pieces of 11 inch heat tape with a cord and connection kit should do it.
$5 plastic tub for egg chamber
Total Cost is about $72
I added a glass lid to mine for an additional $7 and also went with the no substrate method(shelf over water). I no longer use this incubator because it only holds 2 clutches but it has a 100% hatch rate.
GOOD LUCK!
Jaremy
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Jaremy Douglas
