Edit: i made my own wine cooler incubator and removed the compressor to lighten the weight. when moving it around on the floor, i realized that w/ the compressor removed, the incubator was not balanced or top heavy or something and easy to tip over. maybe it's something to consider w/ taller rigs.
That's a great point I had not even considered. I think I may just leave it in there because I sure don't want it to be top heavy or even moving when I pull on the door because it does seal pretty tight compared to the smaller one I have now. Thank you for the input.