INCUBATORS

Full function, reliable, versatile incubator widely used for all kinds of species - the Octagon 20 Digital incubator is the solution to the incubation of small numbers of eggs, providing the control and reliability to ensure top hatch rates, time after time.

The combination of unbeatable temperature stability, reliability and useful capacity has made the Octagon 20 Digital popular with breeders of a wide range of species and is Brinsea’s best selling incubator. Capable of hatching 60 quail, 24 hen or 12 goose eggs and equally good with parrots and birds of prey. Available with either semi or fully automatic egg turning (with Brinsea’s unique Autoturn Cradle). The Omnitherm™ heating system and excellent thermal properties of the cabinet ensure the best possible conditions for egg incubation.
The standard Octagon 20 Digital forms the basis of two more advanced incubator packages – the Octagon 20 Plus and Octagon Pro-20 – with additional features for breeders of valuable or exotic eggs.

The Octagon 20 MkIII, introduced in 1995, has set the standard for small, forced draught incubators and has been enthusiastically received by smallholders, breeders, zoos and conservationists. The MkIII 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. Like all Brinsea incubators the Octagon 20 fully adjustable for all sizes of egg from budgerigars to geese and offer the flexibility of optional temperature alarm, wet bulb thermometer (for measuring humidity) or fully automatic humidity management with the H22 Digital Humidity Management Module.

Temperature Control

Precise and consistent control of temperature is essential for good hatching results. Brinsea's proven Omnitherm™ all round heating technology is a system of sealed, printed heater bars covering much of the clear top without significantly interfering with visibility. Omnitherm heaters are exceptionally responsive to control because of the low thermal inertia and low temperature rise. The clear top is double skinned, further improving temperature stability and operational efficiency. Adjustment to temperature can be made with a small screwdriver from outside the incubator. An indicator light shows the status of the control - whether the unit is warming up, stable or cooling. The electronic proportional thermostat is well protected against power surges or 'spikes' in the mains supply - a common cause of failure in other incubators.

Egg Turning

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, two turns per hour, when mounted in the Autoturn 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 5mm (3/16”) 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

A computer grade fan 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 manually 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. Humidity can be checked directly with the purpose built wet bulb thermometer (optional). Alternatively, Brinsea's fully automatic electronic H22 Digital Humidity Management Module (optional) can be hooked up to provide continuous, automatic controlled water supply and digital monitoring of humidity.

For complete peace of mind the optional T20 Temperature Alarm Module can be fitted to warn of power failure or high or low temperature.

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