![]() I still need to install an electronic thermostat, hatching trays, an auto egg turner, and trim out the door. Plexiglass was attached over the opening with sheet metal screws (self tappers). Step 11: I cut a 16"x36" hole in the fridge door. These were built to the exact dimensions of two GQF setting trays. Step 10: I built setting trays by ripping down a 1x4 so it is 1 3/4" wide and used that for the sides. These two items will be wired on the same circuit (cord). I also ran a wire from another switch into the fridge for an auto egg turner. This was also wired to an exterior switch. Step 9: I installed an interior light on the underside of the top shelf. The tin deflectors you see in the pics were installed because I didn't want air blowing directly on the eggs. The fan and heat lights are wired on the same circuit (cord). The fan is also wired to a switch on the outside of the fridge. I had planned on using a bath fan as in the web link but received this one for free. The fan is from my parents indoor wood stove. Step 8: I installed the fan on the front of the shelf. These were wired to a switch on the outside of the fridge. Step 7: I installed two metal boxes on the shelf with two pocelain bulb holders. I would advise more room up there so you can get your cordless in there and not have to hand screw everything! My shelf is 10" down from the top of the fridge because the fridge is smaller. Step 6: I installed a 2x4 on the front of the side braces, a 1x4 on the face of the peg board, and screwed 1/2" plywood down for the top shelf. I used peg board because it was cheap and I thought the perforations might help air flow. My fans will blow air down the front and then it will circulate up the back to be reheated. This creates the false back to help air flow. Step 5: I installed a sheet of peg board on the face of the back 2x4's. Make sure these are located where the center of your setting trays will be. These will support the front of the top shelf and also support the axles of the setting trays. Step 4: I bolted two 1x4's to the sides of the fridge. These will be used for shelf supports and also create a 1 1/2" false back to the fridge. Step 3: I bolted two 2x4's on the back of the interior of the fridge. Step 2: I sanded all of the rust off of the interior and exterior of the fridge and spray painted it all. Removing these will reduce the weight a lot but freon could cause great injury and is illegal to remove into the atmosphere. I did not attempt to remove the pump and coils because I did not want to deal with the freon. I removed everything from the inside, trays, drawers, etc. Step 1: I got an extremely old refrigerator from my dad. HI - I've noticed a lot of posts about building your own incubator.
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