We raise chickens, and I have often wished there was a way to regulate the brooder temperature automatically. With baby chicks, it's critical to maintain high temperatures the first 4 weeks of their lives. Especially critical is the first week, as one day old chicks need to have temperatures between 95 - 100 degrees farenheit to survive. Mama hens allow their babys to warm up in their feathers, venturing out for periods of time, and the chicks scoot back in the feathers to warm up. It's up to us to replicate that if we don't hapen to have a broody hen handy around the farm.
When I found the BN-LINK product, I thought that it could be perfect for what we do. So I set it up in one of our coops along with one of our brooder boxes, running the probe along the side and securing the wire with eyelets. You can see the setup in the first photo. I have three lamps in the brooder, one the main heat lamp with 250 watt bulb and the BN-LINK product attached, a second heat lamp as a backup and auxillary heat source, and a regular LED white bulb to simulate daylight. Even though we are in Central Florida, we are in the Osceola Ridge region, with hills and valleys, and we get frosts that the cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg do not typically get.
The BN-LINK product worked to perfection. I just set the desired temperature, and the thermostat turns the lamp on when the ambient temperature fell two degrees below the setting. When the temperature hit the desired setting, the lamp shut off. SO - the first day I wanted 100 degrees, and set the thermostat for 102. It worked perfectly, and I had healthy and happy chicks. For the first time in years, none of them developed pasty butt, they chirped and moved around happily, and didn't huddle under the light complaining about the cold. During the night, when temps fell below 40, I turned on the extra light, and all worked well. In the second photo you can see the happy, warm, chicks.
I had one problem, and that proved to me what a great company BN-LINK is for their customers. One night the forecast was for temps in the 40's, so I turned on the auxillary. The problem was, a fog rolled in from the Gulf, and the temps did not fall below 55 degrees. When I got up at 5AM, I noticed that the BN-LINK controlled light was not shutting off. I turned off the auxillary, and raised up the main light higher to lower the temps. Then I emailed BN-LINK support. After getting an auto response email, I quickly received an email from Allen in their tech support. I supplied more information, and Allen offered to send me a new unit immediately. I decided to wait a while and see if the unit reset, and it did. I realized that I was to blame, as the combination of the two lamps cause the eyelets to overheat the temp probe. The chicks had been trying to roost on the wire, and yanked it out of position. I reran the line, and never had another issue.
Since then, the unit had functioned perfectly, all chicks are alive and now ready to be taken out of the brooder and into the Main Coop, asyou can see in the third picture. I plan on rolling out this system into all of our brooders. I know I can trust it, and I can trust BN-LINK to back up their product and their customers.
If you are thinking of using this product, don't hesitate. My one piece of advice is that the placement of the temperature probe is critical. Do NOT bury it someplace where it can overheat, or place it against anything metallic, or somewhere where your critters can play with it. Otherwise, your lamp or mat will overheat. But that isn't the fault of the BN-LINK product. That's what we called "Operator Head Failure" in the computer business!
I rate this product 5 Chicken Wings up.
Update May 25
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My Brooder Coop BN-LINK stopped working this week. I have a new flock of chicks for retail sale in there, and it was critical to get everything working again. I blame myself for this, as we had cool weather two days after they arrived, and I hung an extra light in the coop. The new coop is smaller, and better insulated, than the large coop that I initially systems tested my setup with. It wound up overheating the sensor with the 250 watt Heat Lamps, and most likely blew out the fuse on the unit's board. The thermometer reading worked fine, but the unit was stuck "ON", and never shut off the outlet. I reported the issue to the Support desk, and they sent me a new unit, no charge, with a Priority Delivery status.
I cannot speak highly enough of my opinion on their customer service- it's the best of ANY of our vendors. Again, I highly recommend their product, based on the way it functions, and on their service department. Do not hesitate to buy this unit - I have no reservations in trusting it to keep my brooding chicks warm during that critical first three weeks of life. RATING is 5 beaks up!
BN-LINK Digital Heat Mat Thermostat Controller for Seed Germination, Reptiles and Brewing Breeding Incubation Greenhouse, 40-
4.6 | 18,767 ratings
Price: 16.14
Last update: 11-18-2024
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✓ EFFORTLESS SET UP: Just using 3 buttons on this heat mat thermostat to complete desired temperature setup or change the display between Fahrenheit and Celsius. Please note: BN-LINK reptile thermostat controller only for heating function.
✓ EASE OF MIND: Our Temperature controller comes with a convenient hanging tab and bright, easy-to-read display, make your use ease of mind. Handy LED heating and power indicator lights allow you to see heating mat thermostat’s status even in total darkness.
✓ RUGGED CONSTRUCTION: This thermostat plug includes a sensor probe for easy monitoring temperature. The cord for the temperature probe and grounded 3-prong plug measure an extended 4.92 feet in length, designed to suit almost any application you can imagine.
✓ VARIETY OF USES: Heat pad thermostat regulates and maintains your preferred temperature within a control range from 40–108 ºF (Temperature display range is 32 -140°F). Perfectly compatible with reptile heating pad, seedling heat mat and heat lamp, Widely used in seedling germination, rooting, brewing, fermentation, greenhouse,breeding and more, keeping your various environments in their ideal temperature range.
✓ SAFE & RELIABLE: Our digital temperature controller is ETL listed, and rigorously tested for quality control and safety. Conforms to UL Std No. 60730-1, 60730-2-9. Rated Voltage is 120VAC 60Hz, Max Loading: 8.3A 1000W. At the same time,Our friendly and reliable customer service is always here. You can purchase this BN-LINK thermostat reptile with confidence, with our 30-day return and 12-month replacement.
✓ EASE OF MIND: Our Temperature controller comes with a convenient hanging tab and bright, easy-to-read display, make your use ease of mind. Handy LED heating and power indicator lights allow you to see heating mat thermostat’s status even in total darkness.
✓ RUGGED CONSTRUCTION: This thermostat plug includes a sensor probe for easy monitoring temperature. The cord for the temperature probe and grounded 3-prong plug measure an extended 4.92 feet in length, designed to suit almost any application you can imagine.
✓ VARIETY OF USES: Heat pad thermostat regulates and maintains your preferred temperature within a control range from 40–108 ºF (Temperature display range is 32 -140°F). Perfectly compatible with reptile heating pad, seedling heat mat and heat lamp, Widely used in seedling germination, rooting, brewing, fermentation, greenhouse,breeding and more, keeping your various environments in their ideal temperature range.
✓ SAFE & RELIABLE: Our digital temperature controller is ETL listed, and rigorously tested for quality control and safety. Conforms to UL Std No. 60730-1, 60730-2-9. Rated Voltage is 120VAC 60Hz, Max Loading: 8.3A 1000W. At the same time,Our friendly and reliable customer service is always here. You can purchase this BN-LINK thermostat reptile with confidence, with our 30-day return and 12-month replacement.
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When I found the BN-LINK product, I thought that it could be perfect for what we do. So I set it up in one of our coops along with one of our brooder boxes, running the probe along the side and securing the wire with eyelets. You can see the setup in the first photo. I have three lamps in the brooder, one the main heat lamp with 250 watt bulb and the BN-LINK product attached, a second heat lamp as a backup and auxillary heat source, and a regular LED white bulb to simulate daylight. Even though we are in Central Florida, we are in the Osceola Ridge region, with hills and valleys, and we get frosts that the cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg do not typically get.
The BN-LINK product worked to perfection. I just set the desired temperature, and the thermostat turns the lamp on when the ambient temperature fell two degrees below the setting. When the temperature hit the desired setting, the lamp shut off. SO - the first day I wanted 100 degrees, and set the thermostat for 102. It worked perfectly, and I had healthy and happy chicks. For the first time in years, none of them developed pasty butt, they chirped and moved around happily, and didn't huddle under the light complaining about the cold. During the night, when temps fell below 40, I turned on the extra light, and all worked well. In the second photo you can see the happy, warm, chicks.
I had one problem, and that proved to me what a great company BN-LINK is for their customers. One night the forecast was for temps in the 40's, so I turned on the auxillary. The problem was, a fog rolled in from the Gulf, and the temps did not fall below 55 degrees. When I got up at 5AM, I noticed that the BN-LINK controlled light was not shutting off. I turned off the auxillary, and raised up the main light higher to lower the temps. Then I emailed BN-LINK support. After getting an auto response email, I quickly received an email from Allen in their tech support. I supplied more information, and Allen offered to send me a new unit immediately. I decided to wait a while and see if the unit reset, and it did. I realized that I was to blame, as the combination of the two lamps cause the eyelets to overheat the temp probe. The chicks had been trying to roost on the wire, and yanked it out of position. I reran the line, and never had another issue.
Since then, the unit had functioned perfectly, all chicks are alive and now ready to be taken out of the brooder and into the Main Coop, asyou can see in the third picture. I plan on rolling out this system into all of our brooders. I know I can trust it, and I can trust BN-LINK to back up their product and their customers.
If you are thinking of using this product, don't hesitate. My one piece of advice is that the placement of the temperature probe is critical. Do NOT bury it someplace where it can overheat, or place it against anything metallic, or somewhere where your critters can play with it. Otherwise, your lamp or mat will overheat. But that isn't the fault of the BN-LINK product. That's what we called "Operator Head Failure" in the computer business!
I rate this product 5 Chicken Wings up.
Update May 25
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My Brooder Coop BN-LINK stopped working this week. I have a new flock of chicks for retail sale in there, and it was critical to get everything working again. I blame myself for this, as we had cool weather two days after they arrived, and I hung an extra light in the coop. The new coop is smaller, and better insulated, than the large coop that I initially systems tested my setup with. It wound up overheating the sensor with the 250 watt Heat Lamps, and most likely blew out the fuse on the unit's board. The thermometer reading worked fine, but the unit was stuck "ON", and never shut off the outlet. I reported the issue to the Support desk, and they sent me a new unit, no charge, with a Priority Delivery status.
I cannot speak highly enough of my opinion on their customer service- it's the best of ANY of our vendors. Again, I highly recommend their product, based on the way it functions, and on their service department. Do not hesitate to buy this unit - I have no reservations in trusting it to keep my brooding chicks warm during that critical first three weeks of life. RATING is 5 beaks up!
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