New to this, need a few suggestions..

[MJCooper42]

Hello,
I am making my 'bator as we speak, and I know I'll need more "Heat sinks" in there
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=66279-aquar-bator there's a like to my page for pic's
also there is an opening in the lid for freash air, do y'all think this is enough?
thanks!
Mike

 

[afishel]

LOOKS good!!!

farty putty is an awesome IDEA!!!!
have you tested it to see if it hold temp. yet??

 

[MJCooper42]

here's another problem, .. i'm using an 80 watt bulb, and i have to putty in the opposite corner, it's not up to temp, i can either change to a 100 watt bulb but then the side closer to the light is HOT or i can add another light kit and use 2 bulbs...

Also, planning on going out today and getting bubble wrap for the back and sides, and maybe a sheet of Styrofoam to go on too... the blanket isn't working ...

The eggs are being shipped out Monday..

your thoughts?!?

(farty putty came from the dollar store, what can I say.. I'm cheap)

 

[mrslb333]

2 bulbs sounds like a good option have you thought of using the heat reflecting foil that you use for radiators? that might work instead of the blanket

 

[MJCooper42]

would heavy duty aluminium foil then bubble wrap on the out side not work?

 

[Rebel Rooster]

An aquarium will be tough to build a bator into... it will be hard to maintain a steady temp because glass doesn't insulate well at all. Do U have an old cooler laying around? Here's a link to one of my vids on youtube:

 

[MJCooper42]

no i don't, and i tried to find a Styrofoam one, but it is way too small..
"hard to maintain a steady temp" hence the 3 cpu fans
trying to work what what i have..

 

[mrslb333]

try this thread https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=380040 same sort of thing using an aquarium as an incubator they had good results too

 

[Rebel Rooster]

I understand the "workin with wat ya got" thing my friend! Good luck with the build!

 

[MJCooper42]

Thanks mrslb333! that was a lot of help!