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D**Y
'All-In-One' Incubator!
*This review includes initial and two updates.Initial thoughts: Currently I have used this incubator through one hatch. The incubator is fairly simple to put together and the window view that drew me into purchasing it, was beneficial during incubation. Another reason for purchase is getting a dependable unit do everything, set it, and not need to devote so much time to incubation period. After watching first turn, I realized, er rather expected the turner to actually turn the eggs, however, it seemed to just vibrate them a bit when pushing them from one side of unit to the other. I worried if that was enough to mimic turning of an egg.Along with two other temperature/humidity gauges in unit that depicted fairly comparable and accurate to each others readings, they were both off from the IncuView internal temperature and humidity gauges. I got to point of wondering if I should trust two gauges that I purchased for $8 to $15 each or trust the $200 unit's reading. I should be able to trust the $200 unit though I am glad I did not.It is not an 'All-In-One' unit as adjustments and additions still needed to be done to ensure the incubation environment was prime for success. The unit alone did not accomplish it. The humidity gauge on unit depicted 20 + less humidity than was actually in it. If I did not have the extra gauges and trust them from other successful hatches, the chicks might have drowned from having too high of humidity. The temperature was off as well sometimes, by about 5-8 degrees, and various based on where you put the temperature gauge. While it was easy to adjust, it caused me to worry and check back often after adjusting it. On last three days of incubation, the humidity gauge on unit rarely pointed to the 'hatching period' though the humidity was high enough that it should have.The chicks hatched successfully. There were a few that displayed features of having irregular temperature/humidity issues upon birth yet it was a relief that the vibration of moving the eggs (the turner) did work, and was successful.I am still ponderous on value and worth versus dependability of unit as my whole purpose was to have something that would allow lesstime spent on incubation worries, however, I doubled my 'viewing' time on this hatch to check levels with this unit and trusted my $8 temperature gauges over a $200 unit. However, there are issues with any incubator that one needs to figure out along the way, so perhaps after a few hatches, I will find what is the best method for this unit, and have more faith in it.Update 1: The humidity gauge is off, for mine, about 15 to 20 degrees. After some experimenting, I found that a 60% - 70% humidity range by IncuView's gauge is actually 80-90 % by other humidity gauges. I find the flaw a benefit now, as if it reaches into the 'hatching' period on Incuview's gauge, I know the humidity level is too high. Plus, if it reaches that level; the windows fog up to point you can't see through the window. The temperature is spot on. While there was initial concern about moving heavy lid off of fragile eggs during candling or lock down, it hasn't caused a problem. I have continuously ran the incubator for four months straight now, incubated various types of eggs, and am very pleased with my purchase.Update 2: I have now used the incubator for seven months. It is a powerhouse and works perfectly, even when using it nonstop. I've contacted incubator warehouse twice now for help and their customer service is outstanding. For example, I own another one of their products and they sent out a replacement part free of charge rather quickly. Recently I misplaced a part and they sent it out in the mail again. I am upgrading my four star review to five starts because the product works as advertised, customer service is great, and issues I did have regarding the humidity involve the environment where the incubator is placed. Once you learn the unit's ins and outs to your environment, you will love it just like I do.
B**
Great incubator and customer service
This is a great little incubator. I've been disappointed with a lot and I've brought a few. This one is great. Easy clean up and I love the timer. I had a problem with it after 3 months and the company shipped me the pRt and directions on how to replace it. Great customer service. I will save them and use them again. They have more than incubators. So this is #2 review, I guess I did get the first incubator not this new one everyone's talking about. I paid a little over 200.00 and had to save up. I have hatched 7 sets of eggs. I've never had an issue. I'm so happy I didn't. Temp and humidity was good. Hatching was way successful. The one problem I had was resolved quickly with customer service. Shipped part quickly. I didn't care for how the dust from eggs gathered on fan so I make sure I clean it well and blow it out with air hose.that was the only thing I didn't care for. But heck not a problem. Cleaned easily.
M**J
Used to be good, but now it's garbage.
The previous version of this (which I have, and assume the VAST majority of reviews are for) was great. Simple and effective, easy to clean etc. It was so good I decided to buy another one.The new v3 is GARBAGE. The fill holes on the side (which you DON'T need) make it impossible NOT to spill when you empty it after hatching.Those same fill holes make it IMPOSSIBLE to clean well, because you can't just fill it with water and bleach like you could the old one. Further the new grooves in the bottom are so deep that you can't get in there with a normal scrub brush, so again, VERY difficult to clean.If there's one thing that is NASTY and NEEDS to be cleaned thoroughly, it's a used incubator. I was literally going to plug the fill holes with epoxy to change it into a 'tub' like the previous version that I could fill with bleach water, but they also added holes on the side of the basin. I contacted their support and they told me they were there so you can't over fill the water and get the eggs wet... So instead, if you over fill it you get skanky water spilling out wherever it is. I don't know about anyone else, but I have eyes, so I can look and make sure I don't over fill. The idea is nonsensical.So since they didn't want you to be able to clean it easily, I decided to put it in a bit 'bus tray' and fill that with water and bleach so it could soak in side that. A pain, but at least it will work right?NOPE. They actually designed it so there's an air cavity under the incubator that causes the incubator to FLOAT. They didn't think to put some holes in that to prevent it from hold air, but again it seems VERY clear they didn't think through the new design at all.There are a couple of changes that they made that are positive, but I won't even mention them here as I don't want anyone to see the two positive things about it and think they should buy it.You should NOT buy this incubator.Unfortunately, I purchased it, left it on the shelf for several weeks before I did my first run, and by the time I discovered that it was garbage, it was too late to return.Bottom line again; DO NOT buy this incubator.
A**.
Quit working overnight
This incubator worked well for 8 days, but then died in the middle of the night. The turner, heater, fan, and control module all just stopped working. I had 36 quail eggs in it at the time.*UPDATEManufacturer called me back and took me through a troubleshooting routine. After a few minutes he advised I had a bad thermostat and shipped me a replacement part.I had to run out and buy a cheap incubator from TSC this morning to try to salvage this hatch while I wait for my replacement. It’s always a good idea to have a backup, no matter what brand you buy.
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