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Old 09-18-04, 07:07 AM   #1
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Dish washing machine -> Incubator?

I always heard ppl turning a fridge into an incubator. Is it possible to turn a dish washing machine into an incubator? My dad is going to throw out an old dish washing machine and I am wondering if there're holes or leaks on it that will prevent me from turning it into an incubator.
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Old 09-18-04, 09:02 AM   #2
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Crappy insulation, why bother? Refridgerators are used because of the insulation. That's the ONLY reason.
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Old 09-18-04, 10:35 AM   #3
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Yeah, and it would be too hard to get shelves in them. Another thing is the door opens outward and that will cause all your hot air to escape instantly.
I prefer to build my own box out of wood so I can make it the correct size for the trays I intend to use. People frequently do it backwards, first making incubators then finding their preferred hatching box wont fit.
I like sliding plexi doors for the front, as one can be opened at a time preventing the complete loss of heat.
Insulated boxes are not really required if you use plywood and have tight control with your electronics, which will make up for losses quickly, but slow response systems using fish heaters or mechanical bi-metal themostats will have greater stability with some insulation.
Here's a pic of some of my incubators stacked in a closet, which also helps stability
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Old 09-18-04, 12:58 PM   #4
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Yeah, I thought of the insulation problem after I posted but I want to make sure before my dad throw the machine out.

Wow, nice incubator set up you got there Roy. I wish I am as handy as you are.
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Roy, would you happen to have plans on how you built those. They look great and id love to build on into my closet now that you've given me the idea
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