The Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is another great product from the Brinsea Company. Their reputation for quality products is long standing and they offer a great customer service in the case of any issues. The Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is a perfect option for home incubation; with the 12-egg capacity and clever features make incubating simple and stress-free. The simple features also make the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator perfect for use with young children as a learning tool. The features of the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator do a lot of the work for you, turning the eggs and maintaining an optimum temperature level, so it is perfect for beginners.
Brinsea are a popular company for incubators and the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is another popular model from this company. Brinsea are specialists in this area, and they produce quality products for all of your hatching needs this season. Brinsea are a British based company and have been providing all incubation needs for both homes and farms for many years. Brinsea offer warranties with all of their products so that all customers are covered in the case of any breakages or repairs, ensuring the most successful hatching season possible.
FEATURES
The fully automatic turning function of the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator mimics nature to turn the eggs, preventing yolk settlement and exercising the embryo for healthy development.
The electric controls give you full control over the temperature of the incubator environment, so you can fully customise the environment for any species of egg.
Fan assisted heating ensures an even airflow throughout the incubator.
The clear materials allow you to see the eggs throughout the incubating period so that you can see and assess any damage, and when a hatch begins.
Plastic materials are easy and quick to clean, so the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is very hygienic for the young hatchlings.
The 12-egg capacity makes the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator perfect for home use, and for use with young children.
Temperature can be monitored in both Celsius and Fahrenheit to suit the users preferences.
The polyurethane materials are eco friendly and completely safe, they also keep the heat inside the incubator to minimise heat loss and provide economical usage.
aThe Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is very lightweight and compact, so it is perfect for home usage and can be stored away easily.
CONS
The price is higher than similar models with similar features.
The temperature is not always the same as what is shown on the thermometer, and this can cause damage or loss to some of the embryos.
There is very little room for the young hatchlings once they have hatched, as the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is quite small.
Larger eggs do not turn properly as the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is designed for chicken eggs.
It can be difficult to clean the top of the chamber, as this is where the humidity collects.
There is no hydrometer included with the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator, so it is difficult to monitor and change.
The smaller capacity means it is not good for farm-sized hatches.
Many customers have found that the electrical components of the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator break down rather easily, requiring the repair services of Brinsea.
Many customers have found that the plastic materials can chip and crack easily, and this can cause loss of heat, which has detrimental effects to the developing embryos.
Some customers have had some issues with the Brinsea customer services, which makes accessing any replacement services difficult.
There is no back up power source with the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator, so this can cause issues in the event of power failures.
PROS
The automatic egg turning function reduces the risk of manual turning, allowing the embryos to develop as healthily as possible.
The fully electronic controls are easy to use and give you full control over the egg environment.
The see through, plastic materials allow you to witness every moment of the incubation and hatching periods, and is totally economical and eco friendly.
The capacity is perfect for home use, as there is enough room for a fair sized hatch, but is still compact enough to store away easily.
The fan assisted heating system provides an even and consistent flow of air into the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator chamber to provide a safe and warm environment for the embryo development.
The lightweight design is perfect for home use, and is easy to clean, so the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is perfect for beginners and for those hatching eggs with young children.
The Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator runs at the standard 12V, so it is perfectly safe for home usage.
The Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is covered with Brinsea’s 3-year guarantee, so customers are fully covered in the case of repairs and replacements.
Overall the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is perfect for at home incubation with a small hatch of eggs. The automatic egg turning function and digital controls make it easy to use, especially for beginner hatchers and those who are incubating with their children as a learning aid. The small compact design makes the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is easy to clean and maintain, and is perfect for home use, as it is easily stored away. The main downfall of the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is that there is no hydrometer, and this can cause humidity and temperature fluctuations if not properly monitored, and this in turn can cause issues to the egg’s development. However, the instructions for humidity maintenance are easy to follow and should provide the perfect environment for a healthy hatch if followed correctly. There is also no back up power with the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator, so users should be careful in the case of power shortages. When looking into incubating eggs at home, the Brinsea Mini Advance Incubator is a great option, and the company cover you with stellar customer service in the case of any problems.
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