Egg Incubator Recommendations

[northeastDad]

No , I always found the digital thermometer and humidity on the incubator was pretty accurate. The downside I will say is finding parts .

 

[Spartan22]

I'll second this! I have several Brinsea incubators (which now I need to sell since I have TOO many! lol) and I've had great results with all of them. I know they're a little more pricey than some of the other brands, but I've never been disappointed. Temp and humidity are always stable and as of lately (aka now that I truly know what I'm doing) I've been having excellent hatch rates, even with eggs shipped from across the country.

I started with a Maxi II Advance, and then later added a Maxi II EX to have room for more eggs. I also have a Mini II Advance and finally decided to upgrade to the Ovation 56 so I don't have to run multiple incubators at once.

Wow you must hatch a lot

 

[Rammy]

I just got a 1602n from Incubator Warehouse and cant get the stupid temperature over 88 degrees. I got it because it had good reviews and I have an LG that works perfect. But for some reason the 1602n wont go over 88 and Ive tried everything.
I also have a Nurture Right 360 I won in a raffle that currently has duck eggs in it. So far so good.
I also have a GQF 1588 that works like a charm.

 

[Mosey2003]

I just got a 1602n from Incubator Warehouse and cant get the stupid temperature over 88 degrees. I got it because it had good reviews and I have an LG that works perfect. But for some reason the 1602n wont go over 88 and Ive tried everything.
I also have a Nurture Right 360 I won in a raffle that currently has duck eggs in it. So far so good.
I also have a GQF 1588 that works like a charm.

You need to burn it in and stretch the wafer out. Let it run, without water or anything but a thermometer in it, cranked pretty high for a few days. When you attached the wafer, did you hear a slight click, or feel like it was attached firmly? Check to make sure it's not loose, but don't way overtighten it. Once it's been running a few days, then try to dial it up or down.

If your wafer is installed correctly and you're sure your thermometer is calibrated accurately, and you've ran it full-out on high for a week and it's still not over 88, call or email Incubator Warehouse. You might need a new wafer or heating element, they're very good about replacing things that don't work.

 

[Rammy]

You need to burn it in and stretch the wafer out. Let it run, without water or anything but a
thermometer in it, cranked pretty high for a few days. When you attached the wafer, did you hear a slight click, or feel like it was attached firmly? Check to make sure it's not loose, but don't way overtighten it. Once it's been running a few days, then try to dial it up or down.

If your wafer is installed correctly and you're sure your thermometer is calibrated accurately, and you've ran it full-out on high for a week and it's still not over 88, call or email Incubator Warehouse. You might need a new wafer or heating element, they're very good about replacing things that don't work.

Burn it in and stretch it? Im confused. Its metal. How do you stretch it?
I have run it for a week and it will not go over 88 degrees. Ive taken off the wafer and screwed it back on three times, makimg sure its on straight. I did not hear a click. I just tightened it til it stopped turning.
I have three thermometers in it. One digital, one that came with it, and a producers pride one. All read under 90 degrees.
I have an LG as stated and its worked perfect since I had it. Dont know what Im doing wrong.

 

[Mosey2003]

Burn it in and stretch it? Im confused. Its metal. How do you stretch it?
I have run it for a week and it will not go over 88 degrees. Ive taken off the wafer and screwed it back on three times, makimg sure its on straight. I did not hear a click. I just tightened it til it stopped turning.
I have three thermometers in it. One digital, one that came with it, and a producers pride one. All read under 90 degrees.
I have an LG as stated and its worked perfect since I had it. Dont know what Im doing wrong.

The metal is the casing of the wafer, inside is a wafer that will stretch and contract, that's how the temperature is adjusted.

I hate to sound obtuse, but did you adjust the temperature on top to as hot as it would go?

 

[Rammy]

Yep. I turned the little bar until the light came on. It would stay on for hours. When it went out I turned it again. I turned it til it was all the way up or all the way down. Made no difference. I guess Im just stupid.

 

[Mosey2003]

Yep. I turned the little bar until the light came on. It would stay on for hours. When it went out I turned it again. I turned it til it was all the way up or all the way down. Made no difference. I guess Im just stupid.

You're not stupid, something is obviously up. Is the room it's in colder than 65 degrees F? They won't work well if it's too-too cold. I'd get ahold of Incubator Warehouse and see what they say, they may exchange the whole unit for you. My 1602 is rock solid at 100 in a 65 degree basement for me, and it quite easily will go higher if I adjust it. Something is wrong.

 

[strictlychicken270]

I just picked up a Harris farms nature right 360. But I have never used it before I've read a lot of really good reviews on it tho. Picked it up at my local Tractor Supply Company for about $150. Happy hatching...

 

[Tooshay89]

Thank you for your reply. I have been looking into this brand and have heard few complaints. Would you recommend a certain vendor or website that has a better price/customer service options?

I purchased all of my Brinsea products on Amazon. Better prices and free 2 day shipping! What's not to love?