Incubator troubles

Gone Country Farms · Post by **Gone Country Farms** » Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:24 pm

Hi guys I have a hova bator model 2365 styrofoam ever since I bought it it wouldn't get up to temp or hold it. I have got it up to 99.5 but once I add water for humidity it drops way down like to 70 degreess. I'm thinking it needs a new wafer? What do you guys think?

baronrenfrew · Post by **baronrenfrew** » Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:52 pm

Yeah wafer not operating properly: replace and or make sure nothing obstructing it. I got a machine and a wire was loose and touching wafer and temp was unstable.

WaupoosCowgirl · Post by **WaupoosCowgirl** » Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:56 pm

I have styrofoam amazon special too and I have it up to temp. but have had to put a blanket over it to keep the humidity where it needs to be.

baronrenfrew · Post by **baronrenfrew** » Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:06 pm

Also helps if room temp is very stable. No direct sun, or better yet run it in the basement.

Poultryprincess · Post by **Poultryprincess** » Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:39 pm

Would it help if the added water was veri warm?

Post by **Killerbunny** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:00 am

When you add water the temperature will drop anyway but it should stabilise later. Check your temp vs humidity chart.