DIY air conditioner | VANLIFE Hack
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- Don't you hate when it's hot in your van and you don't have AC? We spent one too many nights sweaty and uncomfortable so we decided to make an Air conditioning Unit. Below is a list of all the parts needed to build this DIY A/C unit!!!
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Original inspiration found here • Homemade Portable Air ...
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*Solid, **Fastly.Cool** and gets the job done. For rooms where window-mounted air conditioning is not an option, this works very well. Easy set up, rapid cooling, and great design.*
Where will you get all the ice ???🤔
After the ice melts (so long as you don't drop rock salt in there) you can recycle the water in the shower system if you have it. Or to wash your hands. Or to wash dishes etc.
Good job Trent! Made one very similar but used 5-gallon bucket with a little styrofoam for insulation and Frozen gallon water bottles instead of bagged ice. If you have the ability to freeze purified gallons they last much longer and you can drink them when they thaw out and don't have to drain the ice chest 👍 really enjoy your Vlog keep them coming! Keep that Frank cool 🐾
Thanks Mike!! That’s a good idea, we’ll have to try that. Drinking the water instead of draining it sounds awesome for sure
Trent & Allie i agree
Mike, can you share your design? I am interested!
Yes please I need baby steps
@@tinawindham6958 try TH-cam bucket A/C
I really like that you gave details about parts like fan and even screw size that most videos don't mention. Appreciate the specific size information you gave on the rest of the parts
The brilliant part of this is the fact that you separate the ice and air by a physical barrier meaning you are not introducing more moisture in to the air. Yes there will be some condensation inside the duct, but that moisture came from the air, not the ice. In fact if you found a way to gather any water that condenses in the duct you'll actually have created a dehumidifier :)
That’s an amazing point!! Thanks doe helping me realize that haha
And a water source!
That's a good point, colin. You should somehow throw a water absorber in to the hose so that it doesn't start breeding legionaires disease in there after a while.
..or use the copper coils, which are already anti-microbial.
If you'd make holes to the duct inside the bucket, wouldn't the condensated water then flow to the bucket... But then there would not be barrier anymore. Do you really need the barrier as long as the content of the bucket is colder than the outside.
Great job. Sure there are a lot of little tweaks. The only minor thing I'd do different is drill the hole and mount the
intake air higher so it's not below the water line when the ice melts. Physics says the more surface area the better. That duct work laying in ice water is much better than the ice it self. A cooler works better when the water is contacting the items
Your AC fix is brilliant Trent & so are many of the knowledgeable comments! Every crisis has 2 elements, either chaos or opportunity & T&A you always seem to discover the latter. Kudos 👍
Great build!
I would put the fan inside the cooler. Sure you lose some volume for the ice, but it would be a little quiet and a lot easier to store in tight space.
I don't even have a van, and it was totally worth watching, just to see the smiles. :-D
Awesome!!! Thanks for watching 😊
ChaSquared would it work better than normal ice?
I'm sorry, Lookatubex, I have no idea. :-))
how long does it last till the ice melts!!???? tnx
I made one like yours but used coiled copper tubing. Yes it is smaller then yours but the reduced air flow gave the ice time to cool down the tubing and keep it cool, plus it also had a lower temp on the output. I had 92 degrees going in and 66 coming out. I just added a thermostat to the power line to turn off when the room reached the set temp (didn't like it too cold). Keep thinking out of the box and enjoy life!
That’s a great idea!!! Thanks for getting my gears turning!!
Hi Brian How did you connect the thermostat?
Brian Clevenger please make a video on your set up I’m curious to see how you have it set up. Did you have to worry about the copper corroding?
I put it in line with the power line to the fan. Stopping the fan. I also added a dimmer switch to runup or down to the fan, gets noisy sometimes.
I wish I had made a video of it, maybe on my next build version 3.0 Version 2 I drilled holes in the lid ribs and injected spray insulation in. That added more cooling time with the ice. The copper tubing did change color but so far in the 8 months I've used it, still no corrosion or leaks. I'm thinking on how to make more improvements to my unit, if I do I'll video it from start to finish.
I have never seen this design before. Burying the duct work in the ice makes perfect sense. Thanks for making this video.
I prefer about 68, but I guess I cant get everything without pushing the limits! This is by far the most energy efficient, cheapest and coolest (in comparison to other smaller models) that I've seen! Thank you!
Seriously Trent, you rock!
Hi Allie! I bet Frank is happy too! Thanks for sharing guys! 😊
Thanks midlife!! Glad you liked it, everyone says hey 👋🏼
very COOL. I did a similar set up a few years ago when I was in the Mid east 130F out. it lasted all day in a Yeti. had it in the back of a Truck we where using, Nice to see your creation of it. Keep up the Great videos.
Thanks Bigfoot! Glad you enjoyed it
Man thank you so much for bringing up the humidity issue. Im going to build one of these for my dad's 43' boat, and until you brought that to light I was going down the wrong road. Humidity, mold, foul odors are already a constant battle to keep away just because of the existing atmosphere near the ocean. So, thanks again bro!
Anytime!!
Finally a video that outlines all the details soooo clear!!
If you go with a 9 volt power supply it slows down the fan enough that your air will get colder because it's in the cooler longer. It also reduces your volume. I made a similar unit for my garage with a 120qt cooler, it'll hold ice for about 30 hours.
That’s great idea!! Thank you
This really is great stuff guys, as it's hard to survive in this bloody heat. This video shows what can be done on a limited budget with some DIY work, and shows what a clever young man Trent has proved to be. Cheers, Peter.
Thanks peter!! I made it but didn’t invent it haha
Peter you need to watch your language you bloody mate!
Best cooler a/c project I have seen so far. Separate the air inlet further from the air output for added efficiency.
I don't even have a van, and this just made so much dang sense. There's so many other uses for this... great stuff.
I've built these and they do work but in my experience the ice doesn't last very long. Yall have very good insulation in the van so will probably have a better experience with it. Can't wait for the followup vid of yalls experience! Good work Trent!
Thanks Will!!!
This is really a good video man and ma'am...I want to give you a little tip to extend the life of the ice...when in the military (Texas HOT)...to preserve the ice we would fill the container with water after adding the ice...near the top of the ice...then add more ice if available...one more thing...I would put the in/out piping on the lid to preserve the integrity of the ice cooler...you probably ask...why water...when the water reaches the 32 degrees...it WILL NO longer MELT...it will melt some initially...the level will stay the same...ice is water...your level will not rise...adding the intake filter as Harold Gatlin suggested is genius...!!! great job...Ya'll have a great time...Peace and Tranquility...
Thank you for the tips!!
"It will NO LONGER MELT" lol yes it will...water doesn't magically make ice permanent.
Made something much more juvenile but similar. The entire thing cost me $20. It works on the very rare days we get here when it's above 90°. Put two tubes out the front of mine that can slightly move from side to side to angle the airflow direction.
Loving the channel. Keep the videos coming, please.
Being an animals first person, I imagine that your gorgeous dog is really enjoying your latest invention.......Well done!
I love your DIY cooler! 😀
What you essentially do is you use the energy (heat) inside the van to melt the ice - and the heat (energy in the room) will decrease by that amount. If the box was not isolated it would still be the same but the air around the box would get cooler. So you could also put the ice somewhere in a open box (or the sink) and point a fan at the ice to get the air moved through the van. Does not last as long but cools down faster. The effect is gone as soon as the ice is melted and absorbed the energy (heat).
Yeah we’ll have to keep buying ice but at least it works haha
@@TrentandAllie The point is a more expensive ice chest will not use any less ice than a cheap one. It doesn't matter if the ice absorbs heat from the tubing, or if it absorbs heat from the surface of the ice chest.
I have had mine for some time and I also insulated the lid with spray foam and double sided aluminum foil bubble wrap with dry ice and Frozen bottles of water it last a few days
Awesome news!!
Elsewhere I learned that dry ice is frozen CO2 (carbon dioxide) so best be careful if you're using it inside. Suffocation is bad. Or so the internet told me.
Oh that sweet smile of success!! 😁😆
I love this, you are a genius, Trent.
I know I'm 3 years late from the time you made this, but I'm doing my research...and Your Video and the DIY AC is the Best.
Gonna copy your plan. Thanks guys!
Thumbs up. GREAT JOB.
FYI - Add some rock salt to the ice and watch the temperature drop even more. Works great for making ice cream and making your cooler even better.
Thanks Bob!!
dont do that it melts the ice faster so cooler then less coolness! simply add a little water to surround the pipes
TINY HOUSE GREECE I did it and my 72 quart cooler stayed at ~ 54 deg. F for four days. Yes, the ice melts but at a slower rate and the melted ice provides enough of very cold water to surround the aluminum ducting.
thats great but when you in 43c the ice wil go down for sure in a day. ethier way great for a hot night
BRILLIANT! Definitely adding this to my To Do DIY list! Great job Trent!
If I could give you a double Thumbs up I would 👍👍 Nice job on the Cooler Trent Alices is very supportive of you
pfff. thats obviously farce. 2thumbs up is not 2 consecutive identical right hands. IMPOSTER!!
Thanks Trent and Allie , you guys Rock....!!! Love your design .
Great idea! And thanks for including the parts list.
Thank you Trent for the ice cooler AC info..
❄️❄️❄️HERE’s A Quick Easy Affordable Idea FOR TEMPORARY While you are building the Ice Cooler AC... for this you will need a bottle of peppermint oil extract, a spray bottle and water. So for example a size spray bottle that is half the amount of a can of soda you will need about half of a teaspoon of oil or slightly more. Remember to shake the bottle every time you spray it. The best zones to spray it on your body is over your ears, a couple of squirts at the very top of your head and rub it in your hair or really your scalp. Your under arms, and back of your knees and inside of your elbows and really all over. My favorite time to apply it After I’ve taken a bath. It seems to really work well after you’ve been sweating and all of your pores are open. I’m telling you you will be freezing, almost to the point of being uncomfortable. Once you get used to what the extreme freezing this will bring on you you may want to only spray it in the above mentioned zones of your body or just a few of them. It really makes a huge difference. You can find oil extract at health food stores and vitamin stores… At the “Vitamin Shoppe” I pay eight dollars for a 1 ounce bottle of PEPPERMINT OIL. I hope this helps someone ❄️❄️❄️
Trent and Allie - absolute genius and shocking that the ice lasted 48 hours AND it dehumidifies by condensation. Brilliant!
pretty neat overall!!!
It cannot de-humudiify. Basic science. It can only humidify....though not to excess. Simple test...look inside the aluminum tube...dry? No, the condensation will go with the flow. The air. Luckily, the tube is corrugated, so much of the moisture is trapped.
U are smart
@@seedlessgrapes2605 Just experienced...In Thailand we use A/C or dehumidifiers when camping. Relative H being 45 to 90%. (Yucch) I am now in Montana, where it rarely gets to 25%...thus swamp coolers and such are OK. Wise to check the camper environment often. I mentioned 40%...quite neutral for my liking.
Thank you for being so detailed and showing everything!!!
I really enjoy your videos. all the best in your future travels. As for the air-conditioner I went the cheep route, using a $1 foam ice box, frozen water bottles, cups for the vent and a small usb fan. Not as cold (or cool) as yours but it worked well enough for a hot day and I could have more water bottles in my RV’s freezer getting ready to replace the melted ice. All I had to do was cut a hole on top to place the fan on facing down, and two small holes on the side to allow the air out into my van, I also used two disposable cups with the bottoms cut out in the vent holes which allow me to direct the air a little.
Looks good man! Just a tip for others, make the holes as high as possible to minimize leaks from melting ice.
Yeah I messed that one up haha
That's why he used caulking
@@BetterOff735 Next you're going to tell me ice is cold.
I'd love to know how long it lasts for on a hot day. In general, the more air you push through the faster it will melt the ice, so variable fan speed would be useful. I wouldn't worry about how good the chilli bin (cooler) insulation is, because any coldness that escapes is simply cooling the air around it anyway!
That’s a good point. We used that ice for over 48 hrs before it melted
Oh that's way better than I thought. Good stuff!
Did you collect that water and use it for washing up etc? double usage :0)
@@jameshoyles4261 That water would be poisoned.
Wow that is genius. Never thought of that. Appreciate you sharing.
You guys are genius!!! That cooler airco is fire!!🔥❄🌬🤩😍
Ahaha this is epic! That's sweet I was looking at buying that fan, good to know it works and isn't too loud! Good build Trent!
Thanks Jordan!! Glad I could help
The fan is fairly loud
I hope this is going to be in your book!
You don't need it in the book!! haha you've got your own tutorial right here
Trent, you are sooo inventive, Allie; you have a really good man. Just watching this made me want to try it myself cuz it sounded so crazy cool. Keep it up Guys, love watching ya
Great job man. You solve the problem of ice cooling adding humidity to the air. 10 thumbs up!!
Hi Trent! Great DIY. Hi Allie! Frank!❤ Can't believe y'all were dealing with no AC at night during this heat wave. Glad this worked. Good to know. Sleep good tonight, sweet dreams. 😎👍💙🐾
Thanks Gibbs!! We are sleepin like babies now 😇
bet you will get a million views on this one. good for any low power situation.
Yeah it uses hardly any power! Thanks anais!!
Super cool idea. Props for the handy man Trent. Hope you both stay cool! And hydrate lots!
Thanks Lori!!
Great idea! We always used our melted cooler ice in our camping sink for washing up.
Genius"awesome.. thanks for sharing 🤗
Thanks for watching Rosa
Trent, brilliant workaround. I have a 20 year old Jeep with no ac. Had I the tools and skill to build one for it, I would.
~Smile!
Give it a shot Ciecie!!
Have some one build it for you.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. One tip to save a little $, most thrift shops will have a good sized ice chest for under $10, but it can take a little searching.
AMAZING! TOTALLY worth the money. I live in coastal Texas and would def pay that. I'm totally making one of these to use in my house even!
Trent thanks for showing how to make an ice chest AC unit. You did a great job. To all those haters out there he never once mentioned that it was his idea, and in fact if you click on "show more" in the description he lists a link from where he got his inspiration.....CAN YOU GUESS WHERE THE LINK LEADS YOU !!! Everyone get a life, and I'll send you some cheese to go with your wine LOL
I'm not whining, but I'd love for you to send me some cheese!
In the UK right now we are having an unusually hot heatwave. This doesn't happen too regularly so we don't generally need an air-con unit of any size. This idea of yours is very good but I think it could be improved upon. For a start, if you were to use a narrower guage internal pipe you could; with the use of elbows or U pipes, create other layers of internal piping. this would increase the amount of time the flowing air spends in the ice chamber. Baffles along the inside of the inner pipe would also slow the air again, thus cooling it even more. With regards to the fan. I was thinking of two low watt computer fans, one sucking air in and through the inner chamber and the second one sucking and blowing air out into the room/van. The advantage of computer fans is they run a lot quieter than other industrial ones do. I don't have the funds to build a prototype of this idea, but if anyone lives near Huddersfield and does, get in touch I have hundreds of mad ideas, just no cash. Life eh......
I feel you with the no cash haha. Those are all great ideas too!! Thanks
Maybe PVC pipe would work too, the aluminum will transfer quicker and easier...but PVC may work.
That is Amazing!!! Fantastic video and very informative! I wanna learn how to make this myself! Thank you so much for sharing this with us all!
Having a blast finding older ones..this is very very very great..at home with no AC and similar climate to you...I put a bowl of ice in front of a personal fan in my tiny office room on bad days.this I need for bedroom pefect on those days when late night or early am is not enough to shoot all hot air out.
Uh, Trent, the space you are cooling is all around that ice chest so the insulation factor is not a big deal. The sides of the cooler will help chill the air too. Also, you should try to drain the aluminum air tube every so often as the hot air hitting the inside of the cold duct inside the cooler will cause condensation and the water will collect in the lowest point. You will notice it when the water starts dripping out of the fan on its way onto your table
We have already seen this problem!! It sucks but draining it has worked well! Thanks for the heads up
Maybe a drain tube when you have time to dry the interior out and it is a normal temperature for the silicone sealant
.. or just put a few holes under the lowest parts of the tubing
Water needs to be excluded from the tube otherwise the van will become humid.
Pip Baxter But melted ice will get into the duct, maybe way earlier than condensation is noticeable.
I've already tried to this an it works but I've upgraded an improved this deal. One I built an box around the return of the fan with a grill an home filter on grill an it quiets the fan motor. Two instead of a cooler I took two pieces of styrofoam two inch thick with that aluminum flashing on all sides same as a walk in cooler at a restaurant. An the ice will last two weeks plus I use water to cook with keep hands out an only get water out of spout it stays clean.an by using filter you cleaning air in van.
This guy DIY's!
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Nice upgrade!!
Harold Gatlin buddy... I'd LOVE to see your setup!
Do a video showing your modifications. Would love too see how you have improved it !! I want to use it in my suv.
Great job Trent!! You rock!! 🎉
I've built something like that as a fog maker for Halloween. Used screen instead of dryer tubing. Everything else is the same. Awesome little a/c unit.
Pretty cool!!
Fantastic idea and after reading the comments ... it seems the perfect solution. I think I'd sit it in the front seat so it didn't take up usable space in the back.
For sure!!
Genius!!!
Best ac homemade I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing, greetings from Mexico!!!!!!!!
I love how happy you both looked. Cool air...Ohh! Yeah!! :)))
Just set the cooler drain out to your fresh water intake for van if you have proper filters , get some high output computer fans $60 each in and one out locations on cooler.
Pump this through smaller more coils back and forth.
Longer runs, the air has to stay in the ice chest will be colder.
I used copper but was for a surveillance van for work.
That's really smart!! I may have to redesign this thing
Use frozen bottles on top
Nice job, I would add a speed control and maybe a thermostat for the fan. You could also change the fan from a axial fan to a squirrel cage wheel fan which is often much quieter.
Thanks for the sharing and is a brilliant idea, love your DIY idea.
Ice lasts longer if you keep it in the bag. You also can freeze gallon jugs of water to save $$. To further insulate the cooler, use some of that expanding spray foam in the lid. Drill a bunch of holes
Cool project thanks! What's the smallest solar panel I would need to run something like this?
Looks good. I would install some kind of filter screen on the intake.
Absolutely amazing. Thanks for the idea.
The guy seems nice. He did a great job.
Kapsul makes the Noria W5, a cool looking 5000 BTU portable and compact (15 kg - 7 inches tall) window style airconditioner which needs about 500 W of power..That should be possible provided enough battery storage capacity and ampel solar power.
BTW: having solar power is ironic if you seek airconditioning: you need to be in the full brunt of the sun to generate power and need the cooling of the airco to counter the heat... Possibly the best way to go would be a setup where you could detach the solar powerplant from the roof and set it up away from the (in the shade parked) van.
That’s an ingenious idea!!
But the cost goes way up with solar and the large battery bank needed. Yes 6 100ah lithium batteries can run a 6000btu overnight etc...but that's $6k in batteries alone
Ice cost around 3 dollars a bag and you have to put at least 3 in there. Your so worried about an air conditioner using electricity but a small Honda can power an AC for 8+hrs on a gallon of gas. That’s much cheaper than buying ice
Most refrigerators can make ice, so one can stock up... you could even nick some from a hotel 😛 The mobility of it is good...it could also be used in a tent.
Dude, I practice wild camping; you will only be able to start a generator in the middle of nowhere, with no people around. The noise disturbs anyone around.
Genius Ideas thanks for all the info and the links. Will be doing this soon for our camper.
Glad to help spread the idea
Love it.. been thinking about making one but there are so many videos it gets confusing..love this idea so much better.
I wonder if a block of ice would work even better🤔. Also a split Y at the exit for his/hers cool air.
the block of ice has less surface area so it's a debate! But the splitter would be really nice for sure
Thanks for posting this! Well done! I am most curious about the condensation buildup inside the tube and have been thinking about how to remedy that with maybe a gravity induced flow through the tube and a drain(but to where). And then is there a threat of mold after time with a possible remedy of an occasional spritz of diluted bleach into the air intake.
Yeah these are problems I still need to solve haha
A spray of Lysol before and after (closing both ends when not in use) should create an environment that mold can't grow.
Great idea ever, thank you so much for your wonderful help to both of you
My AC went out in my Jeep. My wife is sick and must see a specialist in Las Vegas in 5 days where it's up to 115 f. Was trying to get one of those mini Arctic air things but nobody can ship it in time, so this idea is perfect for our needs. I'm so on this I'm going to get the parts at HW store asap. I imagine if it works well for your RV van it'll work better in my smaller Jeep. Heck if it works really well, I may put off fixing my AC until a later time. Thanks for sharing all your how to's and ideas. Liked and subbed. Happy trails to you guys.
Love your channel, watch it all the time. Did you guys check out the King of Random's version? They made a version that was able to get 42 degrees F.
I didn't I'll have to check that out! This is definitely not the best model thats for sure
As hot air rises,it would make sense to crack open roof vent until you lower temp some.experiment with different combos Good luck
that's smart actually!
Just ordered parts... Looking forward to getting mine together.
Iam sure a higher end cool will help keep the ice long. No matter you are still pumping hot air through the cooler limiting how long the cooling last. Great idea thanks for sharing
Not quite following why it is beneficial for the cooler to retain the cold. I mean, wouldn't one with less insulation simply cool the room down faster?
I'm curious how long one of these gives off cold air before you have to drain and put new ice in?
because the cold air comes from the ice, it wont last long, maybe 3 hours. tops.
Another great video. Ignore the haters :-)
Thanks 😊
You probably just saved me a mayor headache. I was brainstorming on a window AC unit. But now I’m going with this. I think I’m using an infinity 6 inch turbine and controller instead of that marine fan. I’m excited. Thanks for that video.
I have done the exact same thing but I put my fan inside(zero noise). At high noon you pretty much want to sit right on the cooler but after you are not directly competing with the sun it will get too cold. Mine came in at $73.00. Ice stays with me for 3 days and I sometimes use it to keep other things cold but not often. I have experimented with salt and dry ice and I don't see much of a difference. I have notice keeping the tubes covered with ice and not draining the water makes it colder longer. It is a great solution that well worth the investment.
Wow! Great idea!
Perhaps a hole saw (or two) would have been useful.
Yeah for sure!! But... hole Saws are expensive and I don’t know if they make 4” hole saws they probably do for like $30 haha
True, they're a bit pricey. There's always rental though at half-day rate from a box store, hardware store, or rental place. Might be useful in the future, but you did a great job with what you had. Enjoy your new AC.
semi rigid vent tubing has tons of tiny hole which allow water into the air tube; using small copper tubing solves this problem (think a diy version of a supercooler for a car). $10 motor controllers that lower and rise voltage can be purchased on amazon which allows you to control the fan speed to reduce airflow when needed and reduce noise. an off and on switch is a nice addition. reducing angles of pipes from 90 to 45degrees will reduce turbulence which is better for airflow and fan life
This is great advice!! Thank you
Cost and complication goes way up too
Great video - Keeping melted cold water in the cooler gets you better heat transfer - so submerging the tube with ice 'floating' on top will probably work the best. Drain it to keep the water at about the level of the top of the tube. One suggestion - If the intake tube was mounted higher up there would be no risk of water leaking out around it.
I love this! I will have to make this when I get my van! Nice! Thanks guys!
Thanks for watching 😊
Awesome. How long does the ice last?
Over 48 hrs!!
That's cool! Wish I would have known that when we were in Mexico! Thanks for the great video guys.
It would have helped you guys for sure!! Thanks for commenting 😁👊🏼
WANDXR BUS!!!🤪
i have seen many of these type heat ex-changers and i am considering this build. another approach would be to have a water pump inside the cooler pump ice-water through a tiny automotive radiator (like a transmission or oil cooler ). my application is for a delta style recumbent bike that is totally enclosed . my cubic feet for the interior is perhaps 1/2 that of a mini pickup.
the advantage of the water pump radiator combined with a 6-8" fan is that the size of the cooler can be much smaller. the advantage of your system is a 1 motor application...simpler .
I’m really glad you sprung for the better cooler. Should pay off in the long run. Lookin forward to the updates. Thanks for showing us.
Thanks Stephen!! We’re stoked on it
WRONG! Every pound of melting ice absorbs 36,000 calories of heat from the air around it. The heat absorbed through the sides of the cooler is no different than the heat absorbed through the tubing/fan arrangement. Any heat absorbed by the ice cools the space just the same. If you have a cheaper cooler, you can run the fan slower.
A USB port cant power that fan properly. Its only 5 volts, where the cigarette lighter is 12. It might be quieter if it was on 12 volts, at it sounds like the motor is labouring
That and the pvc outlet vent isn’t large enough. Too much air restriction. At least 2” pipe is needed.
as i cannot find Fan Motor , i build one with 3D printer and Compter 80mm fan (0.14A) and on other side a 50 mm computer fan (0.10A) total consumtion : 0.24A and no noise (all taken from an old dead computer , from trash :P)
You’re a genius!!!
thank's lol , 3D print finished to put more flow i've put 2 PC fans (0.14A x2 ) then 0.28A for Max flow , 2 speeds (1 or 2 motors on) here is the result www.thingiverse.com/make:519095
www.thingiverse.com/make:519106 the other fan on other side (smaller) can act as some like a booster .. (consume 0.1A) hope finish my own cooler the week-end thanks again for your DIY surely the best i've seen , no humidity etc
@@bebox That is an awesome reducer thing. I have to save that for some day when I get a 3D printer...so many things I could do haha
OMG this is really brilliant.
WONDERFUL!! Can't wait for a follow-up. Thanks.
Thanks for watching Scott!!