This incubator functions as both a cooler and a warmer by means of a thermoelectric (Peltier) system. It works without a compressor and is therefore 100% CFC/HDFC free. Despite its small size, its interior volume is 25L and can accept bottles and flasks up to 2L. Two removable shelves create 3 platforms. The desired temperature is set on the digital LED display, and the incubator immediately starts heating or cooling, while accurately monitoring the temperature inside and displaying it on the LED panel. HEATING The incubator can heat samples up to 60°C while using only 55W at 110V. A temperature gradient is present inside the chamber: the temperature at the top shelf is the set temperature; the middle shelf is 2°C below that; the bottom is 3°C below that (see graph). Within each shelf, the temperature only fluctuates by 0.5°C. COOLING The incubator is able to cool down to 5°C, using only 60W at 110V. Depending on the room temperature and humidity, it may not cool down all the way to 5°C. Again, a temperature gradient is present: the top shelf reaches the preset temperature (lowest is 5°C); the middle shelf is 1°C below that; the bottom shelf is 1°C below that. Within each shelf, the temperature fluctuates by only 0.5°C SMALL FOOTPRINT With a small footprint of 15 in x 13 in x 18.5 in, this incubator will not take valuable space while having a roomy 25L (9x14.5x10.5 in) chamber volume. PORTABLE At only 16 lbs and with a built-in handle, the incubator is easy to move around. A 12V DC car power cord allows the unit to heat or cool your samples on the go.
D**Y
Cool and compact but not reliable
I used this incubator to hatch duck eggs over 1 month. It cannot handle over 60% moisture, and the buttons will malfunction due to moisture trapped inside the machine. The light button repeatedly turn on and off until I dry the machine. 2/12 eggs hatched. The 2 that hatched got killed from malfunction of heat increase to 136 deg F overnight. The readings are too low with the top shelf. Neat machine still, but you must use a well covered petri dish or use with containers that doesn’t let moisture out. That’s bit difficult considering most organisms want some air exchange and moisture.
C**.
Five Stars
Very precise for the money
T**C
and easily kept it there in spite of large ambient temperature ...
This unit rapidly reached my target temperature of 25 deg. C, and easily kept it there in spite of large ambient temperature changes. I like the fact that there are no moving parts (compressor).
R**B
Good Incubator
Hope the power supply holds on but other than that I like it.
B**R
Great unit.
Works well. Have been using it continuously since it arrived - no problems. Great unit.
A**S
Very Poor Quality
The inner liner came out of place from the factory, and is impossible to reinstall it, so it makes the use of the shelf impossible. Poor quality control. Waste of money.
J**K
Wide temperature fluctuation from top shelf to bottom
5C temperature variation from top shelf to bottom when temperature map was completed. When most methods used for testing offer a 3C range then at least half of the incubator is not capable of being utilized.
L**A
Just excellent!
Small size and works great.
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