The Octagon reciprocating movement is transmitted from the motor to the incubator cradle via a 'long link' a simple plastic connecting rod. However the plastic is thin and the socket or bearing where the motor crank pin engages is left with very little 'meat' around the socket. It is a part which, in my experience, is unable to cope with moving the cradle for very long and the socket fractures. The link needs a redesign to beef it up. Naturally the failure occurs whilst eggs are being incubated, which might result in a total loss, unless some quick action can move the eggs to an alternative environment. I do not think a stronger design would be difficult, just copy the shape of an internal combustion engine connecting rod.
Over 50 years of experience goes into every Brinsea product
Of all the companies I deal with for whatever reason, you guys/gals at Brinsea are the best. You are always there to help. Your contact information is readily visible, and you actually HELP... Many, many...
I got my first Brinsea (Mini Eco Adv) 10 years ago and have had great success since and it is still working well. Last year I got an additional incubator an Ovation 56. I have had fantastic results with...
Thank you for all the help and advice you gave me this morning - turning the base over was the correct solution to my turning problem - plus you both explained things so that I could understand - nothing...
