![Incubator lid](https://www.mushroomkit.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190804_085917-300x225.png)
If you don't already have one, you can buy one here
Remove self-adhesive backing and stick heat mat to underside of lid.
The heat mat warms gently from above using infra-red. Placing the heat mat in the base is not recommended as it drys the kits out too much.
![Incubator with 2 kits](https://www.mushroomkit.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190804_092952-300x225.png)
Place thermostat anywhere in box, set at correct temperature for the species of choice by turning dial (28 C is good for tropical species).
Plug in heat mat. The probe can be placed anywhere but ideally in the centre of the box (on top of kits).
Add Myco-Farms.
![cable](https://www.mushroomkit.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190804_094200-225x300.png)
Run power cable through side of box.
![Incubator with lid](https://www.mushroomkit.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190804_092414-300x225.png)
All ready to go, Mr Bond..