surf_space Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I have a brinsea semi automatic incubator and it worked really well in hatching my chicks, however, I have now stumbled across a problem whilst trying to wash it. As it has a fan to circulate the air and air holes to the fan, the fluff from the chicks has blown up into the electric heater part. Does anyone know if this is water proof? As I need to fully submerge it as it's the only way i can think of reaching the fluff. Sorry if this is a silly question. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Not familiar with your model but I use a soft brush (the dustpan and brush type) and/or a hairdrier to get the fluff out of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf_space Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thank you, the only problem is the air holes aren't big enough for anything to reach inside so I'll have to try the hairdryer technique. I just wouldn't want bacteria to spread and cause problems with my next hatch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I have the same incubator and have never cleaned mine in the 2+ years that I have had it You can unscrew the clear bit inside the lid and use a paintbrush to clean the fan though Dont get it wet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf_space Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks for the help, apart from this its a great little incubator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 They are good, mine is going for about 10 months of the year usually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller30 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I use the small pipe attachment on my dyson and hoover all my vents out just make sure theres nothing you can suck up leanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf_space Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Never thought of that! Sounds like it might work thanks for your help everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
