48-Egg Automatic Egg Incubator, 40 cm
Set temp, auto-turn and candle 48 fertile eggs in one compact unit.
Benefits of the Automatic Egg Incubator
Chicken, Duck, and Quail Egg Incubator Uses
Chicken Eggs
Prepare a home hatch with automatic turning every 2 hours.
Duck Eggs
Adjust the roller tray spacing to accommodate larger eggs.
Goose Eggs
Use the adjustable tray while considering the actual size of the eggs loaded.
Quail Eggs
Maximize the available space for small eggs with adjustable rollers.
Family Breeding
Monitor the temperature and candle eggs with the integrated LED candler without adding separate equipment.
Small Farm
Use the rated capacity of 48 eggs in a 39.5 × 37.5 × 21 cm format.
School
Observe embryo development with the integrated LED egg candler.
Laboratory
Control the setpoint, heating indicators, and turning from the display.
The 48-Egg Incubator in Detail
This automatic incubator for eggs handles the make-or-break stages of incubation: heat shown on the display, auto-turning every 2 hours, and a built-in LED candler so you can watch embryo development without cracking the lid.
The adjustable roller tray spaces eggs for chicken, duck, goose, pigeon, or a quail incubator load, with a 48-egg rated capacity that shifts slightly with the actual size of the eggs you load.
External-reservoir auto-fill cuts down on lid openings — a key factor when you need a stable environment to incubate a chicken egg from day 1 to hatch day.
As an egg hatching machine, it ships preset to 37.8 °C with a 0.1–0.3 °C fluctuation, so most home setups need zero temperature adjustment out of the box.
If the power drops, this poultry egg incubator runs on 12 V DC from a user-supplied battery; on battery mode, you'll need to turn the eggs by hand.
How to Install Your 48-Egg Incubator
- Assemble the straight and curved panels with the arrows pointing up and the outer edges facing outward.
- Insert the locking tabs into the slots, then press until the clips lock.
- Repeat the assembly at the other end of the frame.
- Place the assembled central frame on the chassis, with all sides facing upward.
- Install the lid with the display facing the same direction as the chassis.
How to Choose Your Egg Incubator
- Check that the rated capacity of 48 eggs suits your eggs: the actual egg size may reduce capacity.
- Plan for a room between 15 and 30 °C to meet the recommended conditions.
- Place the machine at least 50 cm above the floor to limit the influence of floor temperature.
- If you want a power backup, prepare a suitable 12 V battery; it is not included.
- Remember that turning becomes manual when the machine operates on battery power.
- Install the external reservoir at the same level as the incubator for proper humidification.
Incubator Care and End of Incubation
- During the final 3 days, stop automatic turning by lowering the plate and disconnecting the motor.
- Remove the eggs from the roller tray, place the hatching mesh, then put the eggs back on the mesh.
- Spray with water before hatching to help soften the shell.
- Install the external water reservoir at the same level as the machine to prevent overflow or improper water recovery.
- After a power outage, quickly disconnect the mains cord to reduce risks related to voltage fluctuations.
Specifications of the Automatic Egg-Turning Egg Incubator
- Type
- Automatic Egg Incubator
- Model
- 48-Egg Standard
- Size
- 39.5 × 37.5 × 21 cm
- Rated Capacity
- 48 eggs
- Weight
- 2.5 kg
- Preset Temperature
- 37.8 °C
- Normal Temperature Fluctuation
- 0.1–0.3 °C around setpoint
- Temperature Alarm Threshold
- 0.8 °C deviation or more
- Recommended Ambient Temperature
- 15–30 °C
- Ambient Temperature Condition
- At least 10 °C below set temperature, max 30 °C
- Operating Voltage
- 220 V AC / 12 V DC
- Frequency
- 50–60 Hz
- Egg Turning
- Automatic every 2 hours
- Tray
- Adjustable roller tray
- Candling
- Built-in LED candler
- Humidification
- External-reservoir auto water fill
- Dual Power
- 220 V mains and user-supplied 12 V battery
- Controls
- Display with SET, + and − keys, egg-test button, heating and turning indicators
- Included Accessories
- Water spray bottle, water bases, water line, 220 V power cable, 12 V battery connection cable, manual, screws, installation tool
- Reference
- 0408-T-1
Pre-Purchase Questions About the Egg Candler Incubator
how many eggs does a 48 egg incubator hold
The rated capacity is 48 eggs. Actual capacity shifts with the size of your eggs and the spacing you set on the roller tray.
does this chicken incubator turn eggs automatically
The motor-driven roller turns the eggs automatically every 2 hours during incubation.
when to stop auto turning in an egg incubator
In the last 3 days, lower the plate, unplug the motor connector, lay down the hatching net, and place the eggs on the net.
is the 12v battery included with this egg incubator
The 12 V battery cable ships in the box, but the battery itself is user-supplied. If you're cross-shopping with a Brinsea egg incubator, double-check the included accessories on their listing before you decide.
can you run mains and battery at the same time on an egg incubator
The manual says don't connect the mains cord and the battery cable to the unit at the same time.
what to do before putting fertile eggs in an incubator
The manual asks for a 2-hour test run at a stable temperature before you load any fertile eggs.
how to set temperature on an egg incubator machine
It's preset to 37.8 °C. To change it, press SET, adjust with + or −, then press SET again to confirm.
what room temperature is best for a poultry egg incubator
The recommended ambient range is 15–30 °C, with the room at least 10 °C below the set temperature and no more than 30 °C.
how to keep the water reservoir from overflowing
Keep the external reservoir level with the unit — not higher (overflow) and not lower (poor auto refill).
can you open the lid during incubation
The manual recommends against opening the lid unless you really need to, as it can disturb developing embryos.
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