not reaching temp

[steve30947]

i just bought a new Pre-Set Electronic Thermostat from gqf. the preset is #3 on the rocker switch. i have the #9 on and still can't reach 99.5 # 9 is the highest setting. I'm only reaching 89.4. does anyone know that i can do different or can i turn on more of the rocker switches? i just bought a new heating element and insulated it with 1 inch foam. please help.
    thanks
              Steve

[Pheasant Hollow Farm]

i just bought a new Pre-Set Electronic Thermostat from gqf. the preset is #3 on the rocker switch. i have the #9 on and still can't reach 99.5 # 9 is the highest setting. I'm only reaching 89.4. does anyone know that i can do different or can i turn on more of the rocker switches? i just bought a new heating element and insulated it with 1 inch foam. please help.
    thanks
              Steve

What did this QGF preset replace, what is the wattage on the new heating element, and who's the manufacture of the incubator?

I have two GQF incubators with the presets and I have never had a problem setting the rocker switches. My incubators will hold 99.5 with inside building temps of 35-40*

I would suspect the heating elements over the preset.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm

[steve30947]

i built the incubatorand it has a 250 watt heating element.

[Pheasant Hollow Farm]

steve30947,

Look, I am drawing a straws here.. Not knowing the size comparison or design of your cabinate incubator in relation to that of a GQF 1502 Sportmans incubator makes this a challenge. So that being said, I am not trying to belittle you.

Is this the first attempt on this homemade incubator, if not, what did you have before the preset GQF, and did you maintain and hold your 99.5* or even a higher temp?

How about the thermometers, have they been calibrated this year? New location of the incubator from last year? Airflow, drafts, ambient temps? Different fan?

What other changes have you made to the incubator that are substantial to reaching the temp?

You stated that your heating element is 250watt. GQF replacements for their cabinate incubator is 225 Watt Heat Element . The 25watt difference may be causing the problem with the preset, a mixed match.

 .......it could be that you just got a bad preset from GQF. Give them a call. I don't think they warranty their presets if they aren't going into a GQF box. I could be wrong.

can i turn on more of the rocker switches?

As far as multiple dip switch setting, call GQF and ask.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm