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Octagon-20 Digital Incubator with
Automatic Turner

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The simple, safe way to hatch eggs. The Octagon 20 series incubators are the solution to the incubation of small numbers of eggs, providing the control and reliability to ensure top hatch rates, time after time.

The Octagon 20, introduced in 1995, has set the standard for small, forced air incubators and has been enthusiastically received by breeders of a wide range of species. Its combination of advanced electronic temperature control, Omnitherm TM heating and thermally efficient cabinet provide unparalleled temperature stability at an unbeatable price. The original unit has now evolved into the Octagon 20 Digital, providing at-a-glance confirmation of temperature from a purpose built, highly accurate digital thermometer.

The new Digital model also features a clearer, tougher top for better visibility and improved proportional electronic temperature control. The Octagon 20 provides fully automatic egg turning. Like all Brinsea incubators the Octagon 20 is fully adjustable for all sizes of egg from budgerigars to geese.

Temperature Control.

Precise and consistent control of temperature is essential for good hatching results. Brinsea's new Omnitherm TM all round heating technology is a system of printed heater bars covering much of the clear top without significantly interfering with visibility. The benefit of Omnitherm technology is that heat losses are offset where they arise, balancing the radiant loss from the eggs normally lost through clear covers. Tests demonstrate that eggs enclosed by conventional clear surfaces lose more heat even at the correct, controlled air temperature.

Omnitherm heaters are exceptionally responsive to control because of the low thermal inertia and very low temperature rise. This ensures very good temperature stability. The clear top is double glazed, further improving temperature stability and operational efficiency. Adjustment to temperature can be made with a small screwdriver from outside the incubator. An indicator lamp shows the status of the control - whether the unit is warming up, stable or cooling. The electronic proportional thermostat is well protected against surges or 'spikes' in the mains supply - the most common cause of failure in other incubators.

Egg Handling.

Egg turning is effected by rotating the whole cabinet through 90 degrees. This can be done manually by turning the incubator on its own three position base, or fully automatically when mounted in the self-turning cradle. The incubator lifts easily in and out of the cradle - so it can stand horizontally for hatching. Goose or other large eggs are set lying down, small eggs can be set either horizontally or vertically. The egg dividers are adjustable in 7.5mm steps. There are no internal moving parts associated with the egg turning - so nothing to trap or injure emerging chicks if you forget to stop the turning.

Humidity and Ventilation.

Very high quality fan and motor assembly provides even air flow throughout the incubator and the level of fresh air drawn into the enclosure is controlled by a slider. Humidity is provided by water compartments moulded into the incubator base. The humidity level is controlled by the presence of water in different numbers of compartments and by the ventilation slider setting.

Product: Brinsea Octagon-20 Digital Incubator with Automatic Turner.

Item: # H01B20

Final Price: $335.00

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