Deluxe DIY Air Cooler! w/Built-in Radiator & Air Filter! AC/DC 12V! Low Temps (360 nozzle) solar op.
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2023
- Deluxe DIY AC Air Cooler! Best DIY Ice-Based Air Cooler i've ever made! Combo Air Filter/Air Cooler! w/internal radiator! AC/DC Powered (12v 3amp 36 watts). can be solar or battery powered. works great in a car too. (on the 12v power socket). The Unit: air is pulled into the unit through a filter and pre-cooled. the internal radiator is cooled by the ice water and by the cold air in the cooler. the high performance 12 tube 120mm radiator that's used has a thick or 'tight finned' configuration for maximum cooling. and the "internal radiator" design means that all condensation stays contained in the cooler. very little water needed (only 1 gallon) - or about 1 inch deep in the bottom. start with pre-cooled water from the fridge if possible. once you place the frozen gallon ice jugs in the air cooler the water will raise up another inch and fully cover the pump. the unit works amazing! tested in an 80F(27C) room. cool air lasted 4 hours using 2 frozen gallon jugs and a couple of ice-packs. add 2 more jugs and you might get 8 hours. *solar power options are also shown in the video (along with a homemade patch cord) so you can easily attach the cooler to a 12v deep cycle battery or a 12v solar panel).
⭐ Parts List and details on the build listed below.⭐
✔ Note: a bilge blower motor (or automotive ac/heater blower motor) is required for it to work. regular fans lack the needed power.
✔ Note: the only extra thing I'll be doing is adding caulk all the way around the radiator for a perfect airtight seal.
✔ Note: the unit is no louder than a box fan (on medium speed). i can't hear the blower motor at all when I'm running a box fan next to it.
🟢 List of parts:
1.) Igloo ice chest (38 quart with wheels and tow handle) (from walmart)
2.) SEAFLO 3" in-Line Marine Bilge Air Blower 12V (amazon/ebay - only $15 if you price around)
3.) 3 in. x 8 ft. Flexible Semi-Rigid Aluminum Duct - dryer hose
4.) Three 3" worm gear clamps
5.) 8148 Spectre Air Duct Mounting Plate - high impact ABS plastic (found on amazon)
6.) Filtrete 20-in W x 30-in L x 1-in Washable Air Filter (found at lowes)
7.) AGPtek 12 Pipe Aluminum Heat Exchanger Radiator for PC CPU CO2 Laser Water Cool System Computer (or similar) (found on amazon)
8.) Mavel Star 12 Volt Small Mini Submersible Water Pump 63 GPH (or similar) (found on amazon)
9.) AC/DC transformer (5a or higher is best) (found on amazon)
10.) 12V plug (found on amazon)
11.) Velcro
12.) vinyl tubing
13.) piece of 2x6 lumber
14.) optional: caulk/construction adhesive
⭐🔨 A Few Important Notes on building it:
Make your unit as closely as possible to this unit. Don't skip any steps. Everything was done with a purpose in mind. A few examples: use the Velcro under the wood and on the radiator. it provides a 'cushion' between the plastic, wood and metal and absorbs any vibrations that might otherwise cause unwanted sounds. circular holes can be 2.5 inches to 3" inches in diameter. i used a 2.5" hole-saw. don't cut the air inlet any bigger than 2.75". the air restriction helps the unit work correctly. (my unit has a 2.5" air inlet hole). use the 2x6 piece of lumber. the motor needs a solid base and has to be at that specific height to allow for the proper 90 degree bend in the hose. the height also allows for enough room under the hose so that the air can enter the unit properly. definitely use the 3" flange. it's needed to hold the pipe securely in place. drill 1/16" pilot holes in the
plastic (before screwing on the flange). 1/16th may sound small but plastic is "soft" and you want the screws to grab very securely. only use a blower-motor. desk fans and computer case fans are much too weak. make sure to use a "mini pump" like i did. they run cooler than a regular sized pump and the ice will last a lot longer. the connection on both the radiator and the pump is 3/8" so all you do is press the hose on. you don't need any kind of adapters.
Finally a cheaper version of the icybreeze. I think I am gonna have to try this. Thanks for the awesome content.
Genius, I live in CA, my daughter lives in Dallas TX, she has a critical ill child who received a organ transplant a few months ago, her biggest concern is how to keep her space cool during a power outage, YOU ARE A LIFE SAVOR Thank you for sharing....
But for how long??? Plastic don't dissipate the cold than the aluminum, how about the drain amps x hours, the plan will be a battery bank to will run from 10 pm to 6 am, a design don't build mold in an RV or van, I have an super quiet inverter with an ac window 5,000 but looks from the ghetto plus the noise and I will like stealth a.c. sistem, here in Texas then humidity is killing
Curious on what could cause the unit to begin with blowing cold air out then just cool air after 5 min. I clone your system including 2 gal frozen water jugs along with 4 frozen water bottles, with adding only 1gal of water. 48deg right at the start and then 60 deg after running a few minutes. Outside temp is 86 deg. Appreciate any advice. Edit: I realized that the fan was sucking in the air that is in the void in between the top lid. I used aluminum AC tape to close those gaps and now it’s running like a champ!! Hope this can help someone else out.
Amazing!🎉🎉🎉
Would it be better to put the radiator on the inlet?
Excellent 👍 !
Man i'm amazed with this channel. Even though i have recently discovered it through the cinderblock furnace video, i find it inspiring that you are still posting. I have been for the past years getting away from plastic and mass produced thrash, and these videos are helping ven more with that. Thanks.
Very Coool...
Great job. I have all those pieces. And a portable freezer to turn the water into ice off a solar panel and eco flow. I watched a bunch of vids. Decided your set up would be best. Glad to see how well it works. The filter, i was not aware of at the time of purchase. Seeing yours seems like a no brainer. The Y adapter is also a must after watching your Vid. 4 inch inline fan besides increase in airflow also seems like the best. The 3 inch has a higher pitch, which to me was slightly annoying. Wonderful build. Congrats on winning the air cooler wars
Here recently in TN, temps are hovering near 100F and humidity about the same. Our central AC is struggling to keep up, this is a great way to help ease the load on the AC without using window or stand alone AC units. I have 500w in solar panels and 125ah in batteries. I will be putting a cooler like this together soon for the main living area. I always appreciate that you show step by step how to do things so we don't have to guess how you put it together.
Been years that every summer and every winter il check you videos and i try to replicate them :D you are the only reliable channel on YT that actually does awesome DIY cooler/heater !
Wow! Another fantastic project! This one's a winner!!
This is one hell of a design !!! 👌
By using solar or a solar charged battery (even charged elsewhere), to power devices that need it, combined with your ingenuity - WOW! Then add the bathroom sink - Super Capacitors. Double WOW! Great work!
Very Impressive...Please keep those videos coming !
The plans just keep coming. Thanx Friend.
Nice one, definitely a winner for a lot of peeps
I've built something similar. I used a sprayer pump & it's outside of the cooler. The only things inside are ice, water, intake tube & output sprayer/ mist nozzles (at the end of the output tube, which uses a T joint to branch into 2 tubes with a mist nozzle on each end).
Thank you for sharing these creative gadgets. This is an excellent DIY cooling unit.