incubating eggs now with this auto turn unit temp at top reads 100 but poulty digital one reads 98.6 (on tray) what temp worked for you
927757
There is always a temperature differential in any incubator, even forced draft incubators (with fans). It is always cooler at the bottom so for a representative reading temperature should always be measured just above the eggs and preferably not right under the fan but just off to one side. The difference between the 2 thermometers will also depend on the accuracy of the digital instrument; they are very convenient but not always very accurate. The glass thermometer is accurate provided there are no splits in the column and I would rely on it first to set temperature.
927758
The thermometer in mine reads 100.5 to 101. I know the tray temp is slightly cooler, but don't have a secondary thermometer to take a reading. I've run several clutches through the incubator, all successful.
927759
temperature gauges may vary slightly, the gauge on unit is usually correct, just make sure temp stays above 98 degrees and eggs should be okay, never had unsuccessful hatch, good luck
927760
well I also have 20 eggs in mine right now and we have almost the same readings and I have found that most temp gauges will read a little diff every time. Just don't let it get below 98.5 at tray and you should be ok as I have hatched twice now and it worked for me. Good luck and I hope this helped
927761
you need to buy another incubator,because i have try to hatch eggs 4 different times and no luck with this junk. cost was to high at first. you need to buy you a hover incubator,they are the best. i had three baby chicks born today. the chicks were born at 21 day exact.
1178233
How are you measuring the temp? I just keep mine all the way up, the dial goes to 375, and it does great.
869320
I would suggest that you add it for next time. You need to adjust and keep track of the temperature before adding your eggs to the incubator for at least 24 hours. In other words, you will have to keep a close eye on the temperature to maintain the eggs at the most constant temperature for hatching. Adding the fan will help but you need to make sure the temperature isn't too out of range.
1739508
I didn't try. I'm not sure it even does read out Ferenheit temps. I just converted the F temps I wanted to C to acheive the desired results. Sorry...
1044304
It varies at the different stages of incubation. You would be wise to go to any store and pick up a digital temp/humidity gauge and place it next to your unit, as the room humidity level also can affect the humidity in your unit. Also purchase or visit your library for: Damerow's "Hatching and Brooding your own chicks". This is a great reference for the entire process including trouble shooting.
2198076
I found the temp to be off on mine. I used a remote thermometer to set the correct temp to 135 for an hour. This worked fine. I did let it warm up for 15 to 20 min
813467
I cook my eggs in automatic mode. I add a slight bit more water and in automatic mode it buzzes when egg is ready. Hardly noticeable in time. Maybe 30 seconds longer.
977038
I set my ReptiPro at a temperature of 104 degrees. I put 7 thermometers in it, waited 24 hours and 5 said 100 degrees, 1 said 100.2 and another, 100.4. Conclusion: Digital temperature is not accurate on the incubator. My daughter is having the same problems with her incubator. We regulate the humidity very well with certified hygrometers. Nancy Laird RN
1787341
Yes that is how it works. However yesterday I did a pork tenderloin with it in and after the recommended 20-25 minutes this said it was at 113 when I was sure it was much hotter so I put in an instant read and it went to 140+ right away then I took this out and moved the probe and it shot up to 145 so I'm not sure how reliable it is. Perhaps I had done it wrong but I don't know how. I'm still mixed about this I love the idea of it.
2163451
I really don't think that this incubator(1602n) is designed for multi-level hatching/brooding. There are a few reasons for this. First, this is a still air incubator, the temp should be set to 102 at the top of a single layer of eggs. The temp will be lower or higher at different levels in the incubator. So if you set the temp for one shelf, the other one will either be too hot or too cool. Second, There isn't enough height to have baby chicks on a second level, they will be too close to the heating element and could actually touch it and get burned. I am unclear if the chicks are hatching from the eggs that are currently on lock down, or from a different hatch day. But probably your best bet is to let the chicks fall through and deal with them after the hatch is done, unless they are in imminent danger. Opening the incubator during lock down will lower the humidity and endanger the rest of your hatch. Next time plan your hatch wisely, leave some room in the incubator for the hatching babies and all eggs should be set to hatch on the same day. Good Luck with the hatch
1951064
I found the same thing with both my units. That is, if I want the room temp. to be 78 degrees, I set the air cond. for 74 degrees. No big deal.
2264902
Hello Susan... I was just eating an egg made from the unit in question for lunch; it was a perfect hardboiled egg. The user needs to be careful right after the unit has shut off. The temperatures exceed 200 degrees and can scald one if not careful. If you let the appliance stand for a while after finishing the temperatures becomes very manageable. The handle on the unit which holds the eggs is small. My suggestion to you, when using this appliance by an elderly person, is to place a bowl of cold water right next to the unit so that when the eggs are finished the rack can be lifted and placed in the water. This will allow the eggs to cool quickly and be easier to remove the shells. And secondly, allow for the bowl to be used to move the eggs around easily alleviating the need to worry about the small handles on the rack. The heating element base area tends to discolor due to minerals in the water. I pour very hot water in the unit and let it stand for a short time when cleaning it. I then pour out the water and scour the deposits with an abrasive sponge. The stain comes off very easily this way. I just thought I'd pass along this little tidbit of information. Also, when punching a hole in the egg to let out excessive steam so they do not explode do this to the larger side of the egg. Instructions call for the smaller side, but the other side works better. Lastly, add two lines more water to the unit (to what the instructions call for) for 7 hard boiled eggs.The system seems to need a little extra time steaming for perfect eggs... and they do come out perfect. I hope I have been helpful to you.
519727
Once it locks in (and with a cover over the pot) it reads what ever temp you set. So I would say that it is probably +/- .5 degrees. I use this unit frequently and the food comes out great. My only complaint is that the up down controls are flaky and sometimes you have to try a couple of times when changing temps - but for the price you really can't expect perfection.
777328
I checked the manual and it doesn't specify the exact temperature for each setting on the dial. The dial has a setting from 1 to 6. I started out with a setting of 5 but soon discovered that it would freeze boiled eggs that I put in the day before. So I dialed it back to 4 and it keeps everything good and cold - but not frozen.
1742056
Last year the temp held true. But it is very hard to read the little thermometer in the unit. This year it was really hard to get the temp right. Perhaps if I found a secondary digital thermometer I might have had better luck.
2219552
I have had two of these feeders out on my property for the last two months and it has been a lot colder than 38 degrees. I have not had any issues with these feeders not working. I would check the battery connections.
1566565
I have had the same unit for almost a month and there is usually a 2 degree difference. Set at 53 and maintains 55 degrees.