Research
Extensive temperature and humidity trials have shown that the Thermal Haven Nest Boxes® have a thermal profile comparable to a tree hollow.
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Thermal profile testing undertaken in full sun / unshaded (facing north).
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Thermal profile of a hollow (2—3 degrees cooler than ambient during the day, 2-3 degrees warmer than ambient at night). The graph below reflects data taken during summer months.
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More than 30 designs were tested in outside conditions over 2 years.
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Thermal Haven Nest Boxes temperature performance improves significantly as nest box “greys off”.
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Thermal profile allows for installation in full sun without overheating.
Test Setup
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All nest boxes fully exposed to sun from dawn – dusk
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All boxes facing north (worst aspect for Nest Boxes)
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Boxes fitted with temperature/ humidity loggers
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Aim to find most appropriate box for full sun exposure