K1LOS
06-26-05, 08:21 PM
Okay, so i have a bar fridge i want to make into an incubator. I have asked about it before, but I am still as lost as ever. I guess my real problem is i don't wanna spend all the cash that i should to do it right.
I know of the no-substrate method Jeff raves about, but i was looking for something a little more permenant. The eggs i am waiting on will have to go this route though, no way i can get the parts and assemble before the eggs arrive.
Is there no easily aquired, low priced thermostat that will do the trick???
I simply can't afford a helix, $225 is too rich for my blood. I don't expect to be profiting what so ever out of my meger breeding attempts, so thats doesn't make much sense for me. I understand herpstats are a little cheaper, but still probably more then i want to spend. Is there a big quality difference though? IF one of these is my only reasonable option i guess i will go that way, and just wait till i get the $$$.
Does anybody know where i can get a heating element from a hovabator? will that work? Or should i just stick with 4" heat tape.
Lastly, where can i buy the heattape and thermostat in Canada if need be. I have heard of mgreptiles, lllreptiles, beanfarm, etc but none of which are in Canada. I don't wanna get raped at the border with stupid fees. what was the shipping costs like when you ordered form one of these places? Does Matt K have a webpage? any other suggestions?
I guess what i really want to know is do i really have to spend $400 for a dry incubator?
Geoff
I know of the no-substrate method Jeff raves about, but i was looking for something a little more permenant. The eggs i am waiting on will have to go this route though, no way i can get the parts and assemble before the eggs arrive.
Is there no easily aquired, low priced thermostat that will do the trick???
I simply can't afford a helix, $225 is too rich for my blood. I don't expect to be profiting what so ever out of my meger breeding attempts, so thats doesn't make much sense for me. I understand herpstats are a little cheaper, but still probably more then i want to spend. Is there a big quality difference though? IF one of these is my only reasonable option i guess i will go that way, and just wait till i get the $$$.
Does anybody know where i can get a heating element from a hovabator? will that work? Or should i just stick with 4" heat tape.
Lastly, where can i buy the heattape and thermostat in Canada if need be. I have heard of mgreptiles, lllreptiles, beanfarm, etc but none of which are in Canada. I don't wanna get raped at the border with stupid fees. what was the shipping costs like when you ordered form one of these places? Does Matt K have a webpage? any other suggestions?
I guess what i really want to know is do i really have to spend $400 for a dry incubator?
Geoff