HOW TO REPLACE THE HUMIDITY SYSTEM ON AN RCOM 20/50 DO INCUBATOR

This short blog post is a step-by-step guide explaining how to replace the humidity system of the Rcom Max 20/50 egg incubator. The humidity system of the incubator is the component that generates the humidity.

If the humidity system's heating element does not heat up when humidity is activated, this means that the system is faulty and will most likely need to be replaced..

To replace the humidity system, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Disconnect the power

To be completely safe, turn off the power at the wall socket. Then, remove the plug from the wall.

Step 2. Remove the viewing window and egg tray

Carefully remove the viewing window and the egg tray which may be inside. It is recommended to place them on a towel or soft material to avoid scratches.

Step 3. Separate the top and bottom bodies of the incubator

Open the side locks of the incubator to separate the upper and lower bodies; place the upper body upside down on a work surface. It is recommended to place it on a towel or soft material to avoid scratching the display.

Step 4. Remove control box lid

The control box is the part in the middle with the inscription "POWER OFF".

Step 4.a. Remove the screws

Remove, using a phillips screwdriver, the three steel screws from the control box as marked in the figure above.

Step 5. Remove the old humidity system

The humidity system is the white plastic piece on the right. The humidity system of the Rcom 20/50 DO incubators have two plugs that connect to the printed circuit board.

Step 5.a. Remove the plugs

Plug 1 - Using a small screwdriver, pry tab of plug outwards and pull gently to remove. See image above.

Plug 2 - Press the tab inwards with a screwdriver and pull gently to remove the plug. See image above.

Detaching the two plugs should be an easy procedure and should therefore not be forced.

Step 5.b. Remove the screws

Remove, using a phillips screwdriver, the two steel screws from the humidity system as marked in the figure above.

Step 6. Mounting the new humidity system

Screw in the new humidity system with the two screws. 

Then push the two plugs into the pins on the circuit board. Again, this procedure should be easy and not require too much force.

Finally, screw the control box lid on with the three screws.

We hope that this guide has been useful to you. If you need any more help or advice you are welcome to get in touch with us.