WATER IN HOVABATOR???

[johnnyboy4783]

I know this has probably been asked already but do you need to add any water to the hovabator???

 

[Surf_420]

NO, i would imagine too much moisture will cause mold, the water mixed in with your egg medium should be sufficient.

 

[shadowx362]

No, theres no need to because you probably are keeping them in a closed container anyways and it has its own humidity.

 

[Nahph1]

some do

I've heard of some people putting a cup of water in the incubator in order to keep the temp. more steady. But I havent done it myself.

 

[Nigel4less]

Thats why you should buy a Proportional thermostat so you don't need to worry about fluctuations...

 

[paulnj]

Since everyone hear has an answer...here's mine..

I use a 1 gallon ziplock half full with water as a heat sink in my hova. I put that under the wire mesh instead of that rediculous water maze.

The REASON for the water isn't for fluctuation while running so much as when you open the incubator for any reason the air exchange cools the temps(BINGO). The water doesn't drop in temp, thereby giving a more stable temperture

and Edgar, please change that sig, because you are killing my eyes.

 

[TokayKeeper]

i place water in small bowls at the outer corners of the hovabator. In my case it serves 2 purposes.

1) such as what paul just pointed out
2) increase humidity....I live in the desert southwest. Humidity in my apartment is most likely in the range of 10-25% right now and it doesn't go up much outside of winter. I actually run a humidifier during the drier parts of winter so that I avoid getting bloody noses, dry, itchy skin, and sinus infections/bronchitis.

 

[johnnyboy4783]

Thanks Guys. i will use a small ziplock bag like paul.

 

[Baker14]

Paul, thanks for the knowledge. I think that is a very smart idea and will surley be doing this aswell. Thanks!

 

[liljenn]

This may be a silly question, Paul, but have you ever had a problem with the ziplock leaking? Just curious...

 

[paulnj]

Yellow and blue make green .... hahaha No leaks