Masterhatch High Accuracy Egg Incubator Thermometer
Advantages of the Masterhatch high accuracy egg incubator thermometer:
Accurate to ±0.1°C
Features a large, easy-to-read display
Choose between Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature readings
Long battery life using two AAA batteries (included)
Free delivery to any Australian street address or PO Box
The Masterhatch high accuracy egg incubator thermometer is recommended by Poultry Australia if you need a thermometer to check the temperature accuracy of your egg incubator. Each Masterhatch thermometer is tested by Poultry Australia to ensure it’s accurate to ±0.1°C at temperatures between 25.0°C and 45.0°C.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How often should I check the temperature accuracy of my egg incubator?
Over time, the accuracy of the thermostat in your egg incubator may start to decline. Poultry Australia recommends checking the temperature accuracy of your egg incubator every year. Always check the instructions that came with your egg incubator, as they might recommend checking the temperature accuracy more regularly.
You can also look out for signs that the temperature in your egg incubator may need to be recalibrated, such as a poor hatch rate, chicks hatching earlier or later than the due date, or chick deformities.
Q. What type of thermometer should I use to check the temperature accuracy of my egg incubator?
Poultry Australia recommends using a thermometer that has been specifically designed for egg incubator temperature calibration and has been tested to an accuracy of ±0.1°C. Using a thermometer that has not been specifically designed for egg incubator temperature calibration can have a significant impact on future hatch rates.
Q. What should I do if the Masterhatch high accuracy egg incubator thermometer shows the temperature is not correct?
The thermostat in your egg incubator will need to be recalibrated. The process to recalibrate the temperature will be different for each egg incubator make and model. The settings section of the instructions that came with your egg incubator will provide information on how to recalibrate the temperature.
Q. Can I leave the Masterhatch thermometer in my egg incubator, or is it only designed to be used once for temperature calibration?
The Masterhatch high accuracy egg incubator thermometer can be treated as a normal incubator thermometer. It’s perfectly fine to leave it in the egg incubator to monitor the temperature.
Q. Do I need to insert the sensor probe through an air vent?
Either the entire unit can be placed inside your egg incubator, or the sensor probe can be inserted through an air vent.
Poultry Australia recommends placing the entire unit inside your egg incubator and viewing the digital display through a window. Alternatively, the sensor probe can be inserted through an air vent. The temperature sensor probe is 6mm wide, so the air vent would need to be 7mm or wider for it to fit through. Always check the instructions for your egg incubator before inserting a cable through the air vent, as it may not be recommended for some makes or models.
Q. Where should the sensor probe be placed in my egg incubator?
The temperature sensor probe should be placed near the top of the egg that is closest to the centre of your egg incubator.
The cable that connects the temperature sensor probe to the body of the unit is 80cm long, so it’s easy to position the probe inside any egg incubator model. You might like to use some Blu Tack to secure the sensor probe to the automatic egg-turning tray or another part of the egg incubator.
Q. How will my Masterhatch high-accuracy egg incubator thermometer be delivered?
Poultry Australia sends Masterhatch high-accuracy egg incubator thermometer orders via Australia Post. The Masterhatch high-accuracy egg incubator thermometer is in stock, and we aim to send orders placed before 3 p.m. on the same business day. The Australia Post tracking number will be sent to you once your order is posted. Express postage can also be selected at the checkout.
