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Brinsea TLC5 portable chick brooder intensive care unit
The Brinsea TLC 5 Portable Brooder / Intensive Care Unit
* Advanced Octagon Thermal Life-support Cabinet - portable digital parrot brooder
* Altricial species of birds (including all 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.
tlc-5 Brooder/Intensive Care Unit
During this period the young birds need to be kept in a clean, temperature controlled environment as free as possible from airborne contaminants such as fungal spores and dust. As they grow and develop down and feathers they can gradually tolerate lower temperatures and the breeder needs to be able to reduce the chamber temperature easily, whilst still maintaining 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.
Brooder and Hospital Cage in one.
The new Octagon TLC-5 brooders fulfil all these functions very cost effectively and can also double as a Hospital Cage or intensive care unit for sick or injured birds. The bird(s) are gently warmed by Brinsea's unique OmnithermTM heating system which evenly radiates heat from almost the entire internal surface of the chamber walls, so avoiding hot or cool spots and the hazards associated with traditional high temperature heaters.
The walls of the TLC-4 and TLC-5 Brooders are slightly warmer than the air temperature within the chamber, not colder like most brooders. Proven proportional band electronic temperature circuitry gives precise control of air temperature over a wide temperature range. The TLC brooders include an independent calibrated digital display of air temperature as standard.
Temperature consistency is further improved by carefully designed fan-assisted airflow. The fan (s) - two in the TLC-5 - gently circulate air within the cabinet through a replaceable two-stage electrostatic filter medium which removes airborne dust and down generated by the bird(s). At the same time a small, controlled amount of fresh air is drawn into the chamber through a second filter system, over the water reservoir and into the chamber.
Advanced incubator heating system - omnitherm (TM)
The design of the air circulation system results in a slight positive pressure within the chamber which resists the inflow of any unfiltered air from outside. This use of slight pressure differences is a proven method in hospital isolation wards to resist the spread of airborne bio hazards. Replacement filters are available from Brinsea Products Inc. or from your local distributor.
The interior of the bird chamber is entirely free of hard-to-clean mechanisms and protrusions. The fan, temperature sensors, heater and light are housed behind panels. Only the circulation filter is accessible from within the chamber for cleaning/renewal. The internal walls of the chamber are white to enhance visibility and cleaning. A switchable, low power light illuminates the interior for cleaning and inspection of birds. The simple toughness of the interior also resists damage which can be caused by larger birds.
Warm air at brooding temperature can result in dehydration of the hatchling so the TLC-5 brooders incorporate a water reservoir over which incoming air is drawn to increase humidity within the chamber. The water reservoir is filled from outside the unit and is clear, allowing the user to monitor the water level.
The low weight of the TLC-4 and TLC-5 Brooders and the integral handle make it easy to carry. The feet in the base of the cabinet match recesses in the top so that multiple units can be stacked safely. The unique curved door slides conveniently around the back for easy access to the interior but the lack of edges and smooth internal surface mean that even the most determined bird will not escape.
All TLC-5 Intensive Care Units come with a durable floor liner for easy cleaning and again best use of the oval space
* Double skin insulated cabinet and OMNITHERM all-round heating to eliminate cool-spots
* Proven proportional band electronic temperature control
* Positive pressure with gentle fan ventilation - twin filters, for removal of harmful bacteria and fungi
* Water reservoir for increasing humidity with external sight-glass and top-up
* Permanent calibrated digital temperature display - independent of control circuit.
* Curved, smooth interior completely free from fans, sensors etc., within the chamber for ease of cleaning. No vulnerable edges for birds to chew.
* Tough, easily cleaned surfaces.
* Sliding door provides maximum accessibility but no external obstruction when open
* Optional sturdy removable wire door to ensure larger stronger birds or animals are safely contained Stackable safely without shelves or special racks.
* Large volume suitable for a wide range of species
* Flush fitting carrying handle in top
* 2 year, factory serviced, guarantee
* Manufactured to ISO9002 quality assurance standard
* Durable floor liner for easy cleaning and best use of the oval space Warning of temperature fluctuations or power failure with the optional T20 Temperature Alarm
* Can be run of a cigarette lighter when traveling with an optional battery adapter (inverter).
TLC-5 - 23.75"h x 30" w x 20" d
120 Watts / 200 Watts - 60 Watts / 100 Watts
Structural, insulated polyurethane.
Curved sides - twin skinned ABS with insulation between.
Door opening frames - anodised extruded aluminium.
Clear Door -Flexible PETG clear plastic with extruded handles (TLC-5).
Optional Wire Door - M3 chrome plated steel ( not supplied )
