DIY AIR CONDITIONER WITH COMPRESSOR diy ac from scratch

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In this vid i wanted to see if I could build my own air conditioner that actually did something unlike those lame Peltier plate things. make ac with fridge compressor
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[@ianbuilder]

check out my other videos if you like fireworks, solar, air conditioning for free(not evaporative) etc

[@jeffreyrood8755]

great results, from what little I would know. Question, how efficient is this build? Does if consume much electricity?

[@linearburn8838]

If you want a cheep source for 134a thats what is in air duster.. Most dusters contain one of two chemicals: tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) or difluoroethane (HFC -152a).

[@linearburn8838]

can of air duster is usualy 2-4 bucks

[@mustangandfrankenstein]

That's awesome bro.very very well explained and that's extremely important.verry kool and im subscribing right now and please keep these kind of videos coming for us build it yourself guys and gals..well done.thank you .full time homeless vanlifer.wooooo

[@jeffreyrood8755]

@@linearburn8838 that's good to know

[@Matt_Deluca]

As someone who is certified to work on these systems, I think it's really cool that you made it work with those parts! Good idea using that syringe cap as a metering device. Very creative. I'd love to see how it does with a fan running on the evap coil. That being said, there's a few things I don't like that I feel should be addressed. First is that you lost a lot of refrigerant. Some loss is to be expected, but losing the whole charge multiple times is just negligent. 134A is a greenhouse gas after all, which is why it's beginning to be phased out and replaced with eco-friendlier HFO refrigerants. You didn't remove the air from the system first either. Not only does it ruin the performance of the system, but it also ruins the refrigerant. Second, when you mentioned that you can use any refrigerant. If you put R410A in that system for example, you would blow every line and maybe even that condenser coil due to the much higher pressures. If you put propane (R290) or butane (R600) in it, there's a good chance it will literally just explode into flames. That compressor is only designed to work with R134A and nothing else. You need a compressor rated for flammable gases to use them safely as refrigerants. Other than that stuff, cool video! I always liked the idea of clear lines in these systems. They just have to be rated for the right pressures so they don't pop!

[@adamwiseman1906]

Well said Matt, you saved me a lot of typing. I'm what is known in the UK as a Category 1 FGas engineer, while I appreciate the video creator is yound and VERY intelligent for his age it did make cringe for the reasons you pointed out. But well done to the creator if you carry on progressing, find some funding and get the tools and hardware (maybe some refrigerant handling pointers or training) and experiment away, who knows where you might end up if you can make it work with hose pipes!

[@chb4940]

hi i have made this setup to but properly can you explain to me that when i turn on the condensor fan i get almost no coling but when condensor is hot all of my pipes freazes only for 2minuts help

[@nathanrogers9180]

Kyoto Protocol? Never heard of it 😂

[@qsm1334]

righty but he is making it at home with basically no tools. and i doubt anyone whos able to buy 410 would use it in a rig like this.

[@nikolas.efstathiou]

Yeah i agree with him. I am also an hvac engineer and i can confirm everything he said.

[@blackbearelectronicswithco9541]

I like how this is a true AC and not a fake Peltier or ice based AC

[@CrobinHood8BitGuy]

Yeah, I think the pettier ones are decently cool, but whenever I look for a video like this, it always comes up with the stupid cooler ones.

[@kennethporst4359]

Peltier based would be cool though

[@TheBozn]

Peltier ones are just extremely inefficient ​@@CrobinHood8BitGuy

[@BaldAndCurious]

Why are peltier and ice based coolers "fake" AC? They may not be the most efficient, but they are real with actual capability to reduce the temp of a certain amount of air. Middle eastern cultures have used "Cooling towers" to reduce the heat inside buildings without refrigerants. The US, used ice based cooling from ice blocks cut off from Alaska. Some companies now use ice based cooling to reduce costs. As long as it serves it's purpose, it's "real". You just need to have the proper application for whatever technology.

[@utubepunk]

​@@BaldAndCuriousGreat take.

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Nice job! Idea for you: embed your cold side in a piece of concrete and make a cold stone for making ice cream.

[@ianbuilder]

yes that would work and maybe a cookie sheet on top

[@Nighthawkinlight]

@@ianbuilder You can get a nice polished surface on concrete. Probably don't need anything on top at all

[@ianbuilder]

@@Nighthawkinlight ahh so basically pour concrete over the evaporator or just put copper tube through it

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Yeah something like that

[@Bizzybugproductions]

@@Nighthawkinlight it's cool to see you here 😎

[@drewclev188]

Try copper lines and use a piercing valve so you can pull a vacuum first to remove non condensables. And definitely want to get a fan pushing air across the condensing coil(the big fridge coil)

[@calebjamesdelisle6239]

That's fantastic! Even though I know the refrigeration cycle inside and out, it never clicked for me how simple it is to just do it.

[@drnastey]

With all the ac systems I fix as a mechanic Iv been tempted to build a system for my home in the furnace to create central air.

[@jamesduffey4442]

The freezing up is not good for the system as a whole... you don't want it freezing because then your going to be feeding the compressor a bunch of liquid and not vapor.. you want the liquid refrigerant to go from a liquid to a gas in the evaporator then the gas goes to the compressor and the cycle starts over. 🤔

[@rodneyowens7919]

Omg stfu!! It's his video not yours.. go make your own!!

[@henry55430]

God why did you not turn on the fan

[@FishOnIsMyHandle]

Can you do a video showing us how to make a small anti-gravity space vehicle? Been thinking about getting out of here. Thanks

[@thingsyoudidntknow1745]

What ...that's not a rocket science that's a real science

[@n0tlance314]

if you ever make a part 2, i would recommend using copper lines. they can be found pretty easily. also pull a vacuum on your system before charging, as mixing water and refrigerant can cause a pretty corrosive reaction that could destroy your components. and use pag 46 or pag 100 oil r134a. but pretty impressive though for what it is and the materials used! looking forward to what you make in the future.

[@plasmar1]

this makes me want to diy a mini split out of a cheap generic ac:P always thought it should be overall simple but this makes it look even more simple:P; guess best option is evacuate the pipes first but yeah still not so crazy unrealistic as something diy; as the union for the high pressure side I'd try to either buy a compression fitting coupler or flare

[@mohammadzare9927]

thank you. it's. great. recently I've seen a some fake videos(how make mini air cooler using butan...). they're amazing!😂😂 they're using small 6-12 diagrams air liquid pumpvas compressor🤣🤣🤣🤣 in the test time behind cam spraying buttan directly to cuper tupe surface in order show ice snd to prove their unusable ac. sorry for bad enhlish🙏🙏🙏🙏 and i wish there was a system for detection fake videos. i saw comments asking questions what i did wrong why not working. almost all of them in school age and small budget counsuming all of it for nothing. anyy way thank you🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@apophthegm]

would love see you test the limits, like how much pressure it can take before something gives. also turn on the fan

[@TheDIYScienceGuy]

Very nice project! And well explained! A tip from me, make sure that you get all the air out before you fill it with refrigerant to keep the pressures lower.

[@ianbuilder]

oh wow i never thought of that lol

[@seanwhite7532]

Thought the same thing as I recharged my cars AC tonight.

[@AhmedGhazal1]

@@ianbuilder thats why they vacuum car ac pipes before charging it with gas

[@Avetho]

The evacuation process, right? Evacuate the air, charge with R134a or whatever and bam ice ice babeh

[@muhammadzulhimizulhimibinmanso]

But is working air conditioned compressor in gas cool fo not air ice fan freezer

[@98f5]

i never realized it would work with plastic tubing.. now put your radiator in water or somehow keep it cold you'll get to like -40c

[@SteveOLive88]

Dude, you have changed my life. I can't believe how easy this was

[@tonyjones5302]

I was thinking a portable ice maker would be ideal to make a portable air conditioner

[@materialdialectics]

This is a really cool project, although I'd recommend doing more intensive testing to make sure it can hold the pressure before putting refrigerant in it because that stuff isn't great it get exposed to not to mention the whole hole in the ozone layer thing. Have to admit I want to try this though.

[@andrewgardiner3484]

Can you make the same video but change it to a DC battery powered portable AC unit? i am off-grid and use solar panels and batteries. And I live in the Mojave Desert, home to Death Valley, the hottest place on earth.

[@tronixfix]

Hahahaha that’s the cheapest AC i’ve ever seen 😂 maybe in the future i’m going to build a small one too. Really hope you going to build a bigger one that really can be installed. But try to stick to R134a or one of the newer non flammable refrigerants.

[@ItzjoshyVQ_37]

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[@lunaumbra5179]

I've been thinking about turning a window unit AC into a split for my van and this was exactly the kind of video I needed to better understand how all this works. Thanks!

[@ianbuilder]

ya go for it

[@Dan0rioN]

@@ianbuilder What about installing a thermostat????

[@waheeddoesstuff]

@@Dan0rioN some simple controller to turn on and off the compressor when cold is needed!

[@qsm1334]

@@waheeddoesstuff depending on the voltage he can make a light switch the shutoff

[@qsm1334]

make sure you buy one that doesnt use a regulated refrigerant. you need a license for those

[@blackbearelectronicswithco9541]

You should add a reversing valve to turn it into a heat pump

[@superdomeofficial3757]

If it's not cool, add a Capillary Tube and Filter drier.

[@ThatDruidDude]

Awesome. This is true temperature cycle AC.

[@mitsos306ify]

Very nice video! I am going to try to make a DIY a/c unit for my 30 year old car but I'm thinking of using a belt driven compressor and braided lines

[@robertcrawford4555]

I’m definitely impressed, you know your stuff.

[@ianbuilder]

yup for the most part

[@bennguyen1313]

With the popularity of cold-plunges, and considering a refrigerator outputs 32-40F (0-4C)... I'd love to remodel a bathroom, such that with a flip of a switch somewhere, ice-water comes out of the shower-head! Any thoughts if this is do-able , or is a shower's water flow too much for on-demand ice-cold?

[@andrewb9595]

This is a really helpful tutorial. I'm trying to turn a 12v cooler into an A/C for a teardrop camper. At first I tried just filling the cooler with water and using a USB water pump to transfer cooled water to a 360mm pc radiator with 3 fans, but it's just too inefficient to keep up with the thermal load. It can only maintain a few degrees ∆T. I think the next step is to remove the compressor from the cooler and run refrigerant straight to the radiator like you've done here.

[@bazrazin1]

first time seeing compressor with flexibles hoses for connections.

[@jinglebunny3337]

Not a pro because I am looking for a cheap alternative I never seen this However. I do know using copper tubing or auto tubes will do. With the copper need a crimping tool & teff tape if not bronze soder

[@offgrid2010]

i appreciate your video especially with the knowledge that thermal electric needs heavy amp's to drop below ambient significantly!

[@ianbuilder]

yea, i despise the videos getting millions of views after "cooling" a room with 1 peltier

[@Tom-em3dv]

I love this i wonder if i can do this with a countertop ice maker.

[@n1k7a53]

i would like to make a heat pump, the same way.

[@HDXFH]

R134a is phasing out completely by 2026

[@tounsicorp1487]

yeah, always use some type of glue and hose clamps. You are using Refrigerant. -_-

[@durrani1983]

Hose blows up as there is back pressure use pressure regulator with return line this should fix the problem

[@amanedennnn3247]

Hello my friend. What is the piece behind the orange dowel? Behind the orange piece inside the pipe

[@driftkikker1]

hi am build my travel trailer am look to your video make airco i like to make the same frico compressor under the bed storage and 2 littel radiator in my roof whit pvc pipe coolen the trailer

[@ianbuilder]

i don't recommend using plastic pipe it leaks braze everything

[@edenmolinar2086]

Would have liked to have seen how many watts it's pulling.

[@qaisurrehman7106]

Thats great this video was my inspiration to make my own mini window unit using 1/4 hp fridge compressor and proper refrigeration equipment.

[@hardwirecars]

neet

[@peterpotylicki1151]

Great video can you build me a small mini split like this? I would be very interested

[@ianbuilder]

lol yea i could how would u get it tho

[@peterpotylicki1151]

@@ianbuilder I will pay for shipping via UPS or Fedex I am in South Carolina

[@ianbuilder]

@@peterpotylicki1151 i dont know the life of it since its made using random parts and it already exploded once soo

[@ianbuilder]

i can modify a regular ac unit to be longer into a split tho

[@blakedunham5998]

would compressed air in the system work or would it have to be a gas? i know air has the cold effect when tipped upside down.

[@P0nderProductions]

As an hvac tech, this looks ridiculous...

[@EuphoniousASMR]

Mmmm. Winter is coming. Let's make an air conditioner. (Odin was here)

[@ianbuilder]

yes the colder the better lmao jk its just proof of concept

[@nikthepro4506]

Put also and a thermostat you don’t want that much of cooling to make an ac.

[@armansoltani2658]

Can the car's evaporator core be installed in a propane home air conditioner?

[@yyang-haj]

Insane baller using plastic tubing for refrigerant

[@DriftFusionTN]

how can u make a condenser big one instead of a radiator fan

[@jonnygarland4741]

You need a high pressure switch to turn air compressor off and on so YOUR AC radiator will not freeze up and turn into a block of ICE never ever used any type of plastic or rubber teething hoses of any kind always use metal lines or metal houses I've been doing this for over 60 years Freon gauges can really be Danger never ever let any person play with ANY Freon gauges

[@str8kronic]

the improv metering device and filter dryer was cool though!

[@harrycave6309]

Can you try at making a reversing valve for this so its not just a ac but in-fact a heat pump also steel braided motor cycle break line can take the temperatures and pressures im gonna build on with that as the hose and if i can find one cheap use an actual thermal expansion valve

[@str8kronic]

you wouldnt need a txv for this small of a system...his improv orfice hole metering device is fine...a capillary tube would work as well

[@FlyKool1976]

I build air conditioners from coolers circulating ice water through 480mm radiator 65mm thick. I use strong 120mm fans to pull air through. Pretty cold. What size 12v compressor to ice up the radiator and keep it cold flowing air through radiator? And would 2 small compressors do the job?

[@ianbuilder]

i tried 3 days ago did not work with the 60w one i used

[@adityachouhan1533]

Really great video man thanks for inspiring

[@dracwula]

Try something that does not effect O-zone

[@omsingharjit]

So what Re the compression between Air and proper recommended Refrigerant and also what if you use propen or Amonia etc ?

[@braindeadbzh]

Good video. Just, I'm watching your video with headphones and there is a weird effect, like your voice is constantly and quickly moving back and forth between left and right speaker. Not a huge issue but it is distracting.

[@ianbuilder]

thats weird lol ill have to figure it out

[@HipHopRapScene]

how do 2 hot things make cold

[@chandlerdriggs3157]

Super impressed. Great video!

[@ShlbyEditz]

What an amazing idea and build! I have a question, can I skip putting the refrigerant in the compressor? Can I run it with just air in the compressor?

[@ianbuilder]

shhh, that's a corporate secret. fr tho yes you can but air has a lot less thermal capacity so it would have a pretty bad COP (Coefficient of performance ) in relation to r134a or even propane

[@377omkar]

Can you put up a chart and all details

[@freddykugr]

now attach a van blowermotor on it

[@legatollp]

Hopefully you are aware of propane powered cars do you think the propane cylinder can be connected to such a setup to make a handy refrigerator in a car?

[@ianbuilder]

yep, but might not have a large cooling capacity

[@jonnygarland4741]

Kid understand if that radiator freezes up and turns into a block of ice that radiator i will exploded and blow up you need a AC high pressure switch so that AC compressor will turn off and on never ever use any type of rubber or Plaskett houses always use metal lines or hoses I've been doing this for over 60 years stop learn and listen always remember all Freon gauges can be dangerous to any person always wear a gas respirator also safety glasses and gloves especially if you are inside of any building

[@ianbuilder]

let me have my fun i didnt claim to be a pro and the no fan is so the ice will build so i could get a thumbnail

[@shawnevans9106]

It gives me some ideas on how to keep a cpu cold

[@str8kronic]

i just built my first pc and im just now seeing the big debate between water called or air cooled.....i would really like to invent a device that uses freon to cool the cpu, even if you have to put run a small line outside your window or something

[@HDXFH]

PAG oil isn’t recommended for electric compressors, that will destroy the windings

[@12vLife]

This is extremely valuable in that old fridges are everywhere. Any idea how many watts this consumes? It would be constantly running right? I have an offgrid property in Florida with a tiny 4x8x6 shack under the trees and with a insulated roof and screened walls. I'm looking for a way to cool it down while the sun is out. My power source is a 500w solar panel in the sun. Dumb question but how safe and legal is this?

[@DJDillyGent]

Expanding and contracting the gas increasing the surface area in the PC cooler allows that to be the evaporator and immediately reducing the heat over the span of the heat exchanger no matter how small

[@newgame09794]

Would car components work with a fridge compressor? Say for example, I have a car evaporator, expansion valve, condenser then I would use a fridge compressor powered by a solar panel. Would that work?

[@peppeddu]

Propane and butane are flammable gasses. If you charge your AC with those it's likely it's going to explore or catch fire.

[@atmphil1]

Nice video but be carful with showing videos of you venting R134a it’s bad for the atmosphere there is a $50,000 fine for venting it.

[@mechanical7038]

Anyone got an idea how to apply this to an old car without ac? Like for example put it in the trunk? How to run the compressor of the 12v? That would be awesome!

[@ianbuilder]

next vid 12v

[@mechanical7038]

@@ianbuilder Nice. What's the ETA to that vid? Great video BTW!

[@andreasmurrell8942]

Can’t you just use another computer radiator and fan for the condenser instead of the huge condenser from a fridge?

[@ianbuilder]

nope it will go boom

[@ianbuilder]

i tried.....

[@andreasmurrell8942]

@@ianbuilder Interesting I wonder why.

[@tristan6509]

@@andreasmurrell8942 a computer radiator is too small

[@blackbearelectronicswithco9541]

@Mousa - Simple Projects actually made a homemade window AC with an old compressor and heat exchangers

[@GermanDude747]

If you had put a vacuum, remove all the air inside of the system then fill the refrigerant the system would cool much faster and you would achieve much lower temperatures.

[@billsmith4682]

Thanks for killing the ozone layer and why don't you just flare out the pipes and put proper connector fittings on the ends. it would work out better.

[@mnmosh2008]

I have an idea and i want to try it What if i replace the car compressor by belt and but compressor like fridge run by second battery with 1000w converter you guys think that would work??

[@ziakhan2099]

Hello how are you i have 80 mm radiator and 1/4 compressor danfoss what will be the capillary size?will it work ?please guide

[@suuie]

Thanks bro made this with your video and the help of chat gpt

[@calebbetteridge5749]

This is perfect! would have loved to see you try and cool a room with it, I'm curious what this simple system is capable of. Thanks for the vid!

[@alwinmi811]

Bro you made the feeezer

[@The_Unobtainium]

It is very easy to make AC unit. What is hard is to make an efficient AC unit. And it's all about it...

[@mustangandfrankenstein]

GREAT BUILD BRO..ILL BE DOING MINE VERY VERY SOON. TO USE IN MY MINIVAN WHERE I LIVE WITH MY DOG CANT WAIT IT GONNA BE GREAT..IM GOING TO TRY TO MAKE A MINI MINI ONE AND SEE HOW MUCH IT WILL KOOL IT DOWN IN A 100 DEGREE SOUTH CAROLINA DAY IN THE HOT BOX ..KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDS.. PLEASE THANKS BRO

[@ronevergrow8319]

So cool !! 💪🏽

[@mnshp7548]

best stuff i found to use which is cheap and not flammable, air duster, air in a can, thats r152a which isnt much different to r134a

[@friendlytryhardgaming2284]

Im super excited to build one diy

[@Not_Aran8276]

Asking again for one more time here 2 months later, do I REALLY need to use high pressure hose or just a normal hose would fully work? I don't want to use a garden hose for the whole system for go kaboom, I'm thinking of high pressure gas stove hose for it but not 100% sure if I had to get a hose specifically for refrigerant systems (Talking about in somewhat long term usage and not will work or not first) Concept Summary: A compressor-based personal space cooler that uses a compressor and a condenser to cool the air. The compressor and the condenser are placed outside on a window, and connected by a high pressure hose. The indoor unit is a modified desk evaporative swamp cooler (specifically Arctic Air, the front-side plastic part fan is cut off using a dremel to for a custom copper evaporator to be fit in) and it blows air through the evaporator. This cooler SHOULD be more effective and way more long lasting than using swamp cooler by using an ice + water, and unlike using only water, works in humid conditions.

[@ianbuilder]

use high pressure hose

[@Songer80]

Those plastic hoses can't handle the pressure. Use copper tubing or braided stainless steel tubing.

[@mute8s]

I'm seeing so many problems here but I'll let you figure those out on your own since this is a great proof of concept and you obviously have some smarts going on. Just don't let yourself get content and realize there's still a lot of improvements you can make with little to no extra tools and materials.

[@joshuapandolfi8904]

Nice to have a DIY youtuber that doesn't take every opportunity they can to invoke retarded jokes...He totally could've been cheesy af with that supercool comment but he kept it to hinself and I appreciate the shit out of him for it....glad to have you around, Ian 😄

[@nicktohzyu]

hey i'd suggest getting a lapel mic, it'll significantly improve the audio quality for like $10

[@ianbuilder]

i have all these parts but no camera equipment i use my phone lol

[@adamvalt6609]

@@ianbuilder its fine, just make some stative so its nice and steady :)

[@ianbuilder]

@@adamvalt6609 yea gotta save up for a gimbal

[@adamvalt6609]

@@ianbuilder just put it on some sticks :D so its stationary

[@str8kronic]

why not add a fan or something as your air handler...and your going to need to put your condenser outside so you can tranfer that heat from your house to the outside air, and also put a fan on that...love the improv filter dryer though

[@B3ASTM0D3.]

You can use any type of gas under pressure...... preferably not a flammable gas.

[@jesusmercado6947]

So you're just wasting refrigerant every time you open the lines 😂

[@Crmson117]

If you wish to make an air conditioner from scratch you must first create the universe.

[@GPNautica]

Alguém poderia me informar qual a potência mínima de um compressor p fazer este sistema?

[@leeroy855]

Would ammonia refrigerant work in that system?

[@sweden669]

Nice work! Can someone make it into a ac cooling device to have in the home... Hmm can it be cheaper than run the ac unit??

[@ianbuilder]

its much cheaper than an ac unit total cost was around 50 bucks however it will definitely leak refrigerant over time so you should use copper tubing and braze it

[@sweden669]

@@ianbuilder is it possible to make a Switch so it runs warm air too? Would be Nice now to the winter

[@ianbuilder]

@@sweden669 yes but not an easy task it would be a very efficient heater

[@RafaelGonzalez-gd5sr]

Can you do a better version off this ac project?! Thanks

[@paulwharton1850]

Brilliant ! Loved watching this video - Most interesting.