Brinsea TLC40 Eco ICU / Brooder
TLC-40 Eco Intensive Care Unit / Bird Brooder for better brooding of exotic birds
Altricial species of birds (including parrots and birds of prey) are blind and helpless when they hatch and it is some weeks before they are able to move around, control their body temperature and feed themselves. During this period, young birds need to be kept in a clean, stable, temperature-controlled environment. As they grow and develop down and feathers they can gradually tolerate lower temperatures, and the breeder needs to be able to reduce chamber temperature easily whilst maintaining consistent control. Young birds also benefit from being able to see humans from within the chamber; during this early stage in their development it is essential for young birds to become familiar with the presence of people if they are to be tame in adulthood.
The Octagon TLC-40 Eco brooder fulfils these functions very cost effectively and can also double as a Hospital Cage for sick or injured birds. The Eco model provides digital control and read-out of temperature only. Humidity is supported through the built-in water reservoir and evaporation system, allowing natural humidity levels to be maintained through manual water adjustment as required.
Functional Practicality
With hygiene a top priority for your birds, the TLC-40 Eco has been carefully designed to make cleaning as easy as possible. The lower half of the cabinets and doors are removable allowing them to be scrubbed and immersed. It is also easy to wipe clean the high gloss finish of the ABS plastic upper cabinet and the fan guard is simply detached to allow access to clean the fan. Even the heater is encased in a metal tube making cleaning easy. The control circuit is housed away from the chamber for reliability.
Airflow in the TLC-40 has been carefully optimised to ensure consistent distribution of heat, so that all chicks are at the same temperature while the fan maintains gentle airspeeds so that down and dust are not blown around.
Features:
- Accurate and adjustable digital temperature control
- Display choice of °C or °F
- Smooth, easy-to-clean interior
- No vulnerable edges for animals to chew
- Positive pressure with gentle fan ventilation
- Twin stage filter, for removal of harmful bacteria and fungi
- Water reservoir for passive humidity via evaporation (manual top-up required)
- Permanent calibrated digital temperature control
- Tough, clear hinged door with secure catch
Specifications:
- Overall height (mm) 470
- Overall width (mm) 485
- Overall depth (mm) 385
- Floor area (mm) 400 x 300
- Effective volume (litres) 40
- Power consumption (Watts) Max 150, Typical 85
- Power supply 115v, 60Hz or 230v 50Hz as ordered
- Weight (Kg) 6.7
- 2 Year Guarantee (subject to simple online registration)
Key Notes (Model Difference)
- Eco model provides temperature control only
- Humidity is passive only via water reservoir and evaporation
- No humidity display or automatic humidity control
- Advance model (separate unit) includes humidity display and alarms
Now protected by Biomaster antimicrobial additive: proven to reduce bacterial growth by 99.99% and 100% safe for eggs, chicks and humans. Protects hatches from microbial transfer by cross contamination helping to reduce unexplained hatching failures.
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