How To Turn Your Fan Into An Airconditioner AC

[@-cascade.]

I used to be a fan, but after watching this masterpiece, now I'm a whole air conditioner.

[@CL-ii9cx]

One of best presentation I have seen. You speak slowly,clearly. Also explained all parts clearly at the bigining. I am a house wife not good at technical info. I am going to buy parts tomorrow and make a/c unit. Thank You

[@elohssa3949]

C L if you have a harbor freight near you they have several good pumps at reasonable prices

[@get6149]

How well did it work

[@oscarfarias5895]

This is a excellent idea for people working under a tent on events they can't use a ac unit,this point is for the haters with negative comments.

[@humanmale4610]

It's more of a utilitarian idea... Useful when it can be utilized on a 105 degree (F) day and your AC takes a crap. Just rotating ice packs by using your freezer. I'm makin' one!!! I am an HVAC/R guy and something like this would get you through the night more comfortably during a system breakdown.

[@Gainn]

You've never seen people with AC in their tents? Barbaric!

[@angelchiriboga3904]

@@humanmale4610 yup- happened here- 5 days without air. at 95-102 during the day. Opened windows and screens along with Reflective tarps on one side lowered it to 85-

[@humanmale4610]

@@angelchiriboga3904 very cool...pardon the pun.

[@joelopez1171]

Even though there are naysayers everywhere, this is the first thing that I have seen that will actually work. I'm sure that the naysayers would instantly approve the infamous Chillwell.

[@CANTORPASION]

I cannot believe that many peolpe think negatively about this proyect , copper is a great conductor of temperatures ( whether hot or cold ) , the great inventors were always criticized negatively , everything has a cost , thank God my house has air conditioning and i'm going to do this idea , thanks for sharing this grate idea .

[@amedaius8492]

Not an invention first off, in fact ice is how the original ACs cooled, and a "ton" of cooling referred to a weight of ice. Second, unless you purchase ice or use a refrigerator/freezer outside to make ice, this actually adds heat to your home.

[@stevelamperta865]

I don't think negatively about this project , I am just having a little fun cause he made it way too easy !

[@MimiDidi121]

I went to 5 videos just like this and you're the first to have link to parts or even explain what parts are called! You got thumbs up that they got thumbs down!!!

[@mccloughan1968]

This may not be an appropriate application for everyone, but it's perfect for us. We rent a house in Seattle that has no air conditioning, and we aren't allowed to make any structural changes. Only a few windows open, and all but one are tiny, so we do our best using cross ventilation and fans in the windows to exchange the air, but it's still 80+ degrees inside the house between 1-7 pm. THIS is a perfect solution for us, so thank you, fixitsamo, for taking the time to make this video.

[@RotomWash]

Portable air conditioners only need a small window. They work just like a window unit but sit inside the room on the ground with a tube used to expel the hot air via the window.

[@DeeDee-ff3mb]

I keep my windows closed throughout most of the day and have them open at night, one on each side of the house for that cross ventilation. If I cross-vent during the day time, I’m blowing out the cool air I generated over night and taking in the hot outside air. My rule of thumb: fans are removed and the window is closed before sun hits that side of the house. I used to underestimate the how much heat the sun actually generates; I think most people do. Blackout curtains, close doors to rooms. Inside fans stay on to continue air circulation. There’s a lot of variables, what works for me might not work for everyone. It keeps my place cooler than it is outside. Tolerable.

[@wandafrench1962]

They are also very heavy and expensive.

[@jpenneymrcoin6851]

Safety note: make sure the copper pipe reaches down below the fan motor, almost to the floor/table/whatever surface the fan is on, then make the potentially leaky water connections down there so if there is any leaking, it doesn't go into the fan motor and burn down your house 8)

[@olivitokitty9854]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Old-Skull.]

i thought the same

[@waynedavies3185]

Watch for condensation building up on cooling pipe, that can cause issues, with both electric motor, wires, and good furniture finishes. Remember all AC's have condensation buildup on the cooler areas. I get it with my store bought A/C., outside my window.

[@michaels4883]

Awesome idea to use on a slightly bigger scale for a larger outdoor fan on a patio... in Texas, in the summer. I read some of the comments - people don't realize the uses this is good for. And no, I don't like misters, I prefer cold air. Great job Samo!

[@fixitsamo]

+Michael S Thank you

[@thed.i.yreader1841]

I have to say......This is the best diy air conditioning system I've seen to date!!!!! Great job

[@fixitsamo]

+Sweet Sheri Thank You

[@RINGOTVReactions]

This is the best video on the subject. Gonna build one. Thanks Sir for your tutorial.

[@millanferende6723]

Thank you for having the only non-ridiculous and actually working aircooler setup on youtube

[@DasEtwas]

Why does everbody complain, that he could have simply bought an AC? This video is about making one yourself. Or even about understanding heat exchange and learning to build stuff..

[@justblase5270]

exactly

[@tribulation138]

you have a illegal bedroom then

[@justblase5270]

tribulation138 the whole point is he's trying to make it cool

[@jz3689]

@@tribulation138 lol right

[@jz3689]

@@justblase5270 you want cool…move to Alaska dummy. This thing is a waste of money not to mention it’s not as efficient as you would think it would be. But go ahead run something like this in your illegal troll hut and when it burns down hopefully your not in it when it does

[@guitorb]

You'd be surprised how cool a simple fan can make you feel when you're covered in sweat.

[@waynedavies3185]

Wash yourself down, and remain wet (don't dry yourself off). Step in-front of a fan, and feel yourself cool down real fast. In fact, you'll get a chill by doing so.

[@DraconicDuelist]

Wow, so it's basically a "dry" swamp cooler. I like it!. It's freaking hot where I live, we may have to try to make something like this.

[@ΜΑΝΩΛΗΣΖΩΝΟΥΔΑΚΗΣ]

I make the same construction and the air temp (In this video is measuring tube temp before and after starting the pump) is 4 degrees below...Specifically from 28oC i got now 24oC!! Also i try to freeze salty water instead of fresh water with salty ice cubes (-21oC water and -26oC for ice) and the result is even better...!!! Nice work mate!

[@kayesway1]

I’m so grateful for people like you, who shares these kind of hacks with the rest of us. Thank you.

[@fixitsamo]

Thank you and welcome

[@crujones4046]

Unless you got all the supplies laying around, it would cost as much as a cheap window unit. Without all the work.

[@girlonlaptop]

@@crujones4046 it won't be as cheap to run a window unit as a fan so its worth it

[@giedrius2149]

@@crujones4046 You guys are everywhere aren't you? With your crappy cheap window unit. You have to find one, that fits your window. You are going to go through a lot of failures that you can't fix yourself and the electricity bill of those is a joke

[@crujones4046]

Zunzulla alagaty. No, the joke is the amount of cooling you’re going to get from this contraption. If you live in a hot climate this thing is just going to piss you off.

[@espeterson522]

Thank you for putting the zip ties in line!

[@Shadownasty]

I built one of these years ago with a condensate pump. Yes, I'm also an HVAC technician. The key to how well this setup performs will always depend on how cold you can keep the water supply. The insulated cooler this guy used was a nice touch. I'd recommend freezing half gallon jugs and setting them in uniformly to fill the entire cooler with solid ice, basically, & only run enough water that you need to fill the circuit/make it circulate. It's not AC, but they'll help out in a smaller space some.

[@Shadownasty]

@@s1iznc1d34 less water to cool, less heat absorbed by the ice.

[@Shadownasty]

@@s1iznc1d34 I get it fine & you are correct. Was just looking at the back and forth & thinking I was confused by your response saying "not only", rather than, "not only that". It looked as if you were debating the water level. Apologies for any offense.

[@stevelamperta865]

Your an HVAC TEC ?? Could you tell me what you would run the intercooler lbs at on a 2 stage system pulling 8 inches of vacuum ? And what temp would your evaporator be at ??

[@stevelamperta865]

Ive got 25 years in the field . But I only consult now.

[@Shadownasty]

@@s1iznc1d34 Didn't do squat to your post & I don't see this situation as a win or lose instance...guess you did though, so you can make the assumption what you can do with your shorter hose. 🤣

[@incredulouskirk]

I don't know what everyone's crying about. This is a poor man's fix and I think it's brilliant. 👍

[@terrystearns1196]

The poor man would be hot. And in the end it would cost him more..

[@incredulouskirk]

@@terrystearns1196 more than what?

[@Toxicity982]

I used to be a fan but now I'm an air conditioner.

[@Wasted_on_4loko]

+Jay Francis I was once an aficionado of agricultural farm machinery, but not anymore. What am I?

[@Wasted_on_4loko]

***** :)

[@ryeonlewis342]

+Wastedon4loko pwahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂

[@i_am_mak]

8p

[@scolexx]

+Jay Francis Jay please..

[@6105boe]

Pretty neat idea. However I would suggest 1 improvement for people trying this.. Right now if the connection between the copper and plastic ever gets loose, it's right over the fan and to my mind that could be dangerous since it could short out the fan and potentially start a fire. You can mitigate this risk by having the copper tube be longer and bending it so that it's lower than the fan's electrical compartment and perhaps further back.

[@fabianvandermijde4066]

starting fire with a short cut :) these days the eletric will shut off immediately

[@6105boe]

In most parts of the world in most buildings - yes. But better safe than sorry, or in this case dead. Never trust a single point of failure to always work. ;)

[@NJ-wb1cz]

Fabian Van Der Mijde, nope. Fans like that usually use 2 prong plugs, thus are not protected by differential breakers.

[@fabianvandermijde4066]

@bear Arms if there issint one in the plug itself there is a RCD wich checks if all electic power that went in the house also comes out. if there comes less out as there goes in. it will shut all the power off.

[@NJ-wb1cz]

Yes. And for RCD to work you need a ground wire, which fans typically don't have. RCD doesn't care what exactly is plugged into a socket - a fan, a wet fan or a human.

[@davidlevinson2460]

That's really cool (pun intended)! We just looked everywhere for a portable air conditioner and they're all sold out. It's supposed to be 110 degrees Fahrenheit tomorrow If we can't find one tomorrow, I might try this. Thanks for posting this.

[@mjbogdanov]

David Levinson It’s a very cool contraption. Go for it!

[@kng9934]

How last long if use two pound ice ???

[@Fhita1962]

I like the fancy schmancy copper colored fan!

[@shedroids]

Small air conditioners are the same price as all the stuff this DIY needs! However, it was a great science lesson, understanding how to make a cooler. We need to discover ways to cool without electricity!

[@schemeteam2954]

Yeah it's called trees under the shades

[@Helmuesi911]

Word.. it’s called moving to Alaska

[@johny4692]

Solar panels

[@tlcrobles]

I made a similar A/C fan for $15. I had everything I needed except the pump. If you already have the stuff on hand then it’s a fun and easy project that you can easily move throughout your house.

[@Nezello]

@@Helmuesi911 way too many **** mosquitoes

[@stevepicchi8986]

OMG! This is ingenious, i haven't seen anything this brilliant since the invention of the air conditioner. This is a real game changer! And in the winter time he can boil water on his electric stove top and use his fan for heat.

[@MrRusty-fm4gb]

Lmao

[@MrRusty-fm4gb]

And in the fall and spring, he can run room temp or “Luke warm” water through plastic tubes for some good room temp air.

[@bundaeka3780]

i need this in my room, Indonesia is very hot, the weather every day is 38°c IT'S very hot, thanks for brilian idea 😉

[@MatthewFordVictoria]

Try using a 12 volt Car Fan that gets plugged into a Car's Cigarette Lighter Socket. You can also get a 12 volt water pump like they use on Boats, and Campers. Then power them with a Car Battery and a Solar Panel connected to the Battery to keep it from running out of power. It's Free Energy! A Big Decrease on your Hydro Bill! So Take Advantage of it!

[@DaveSeavy]

I would recommend leaving the copper tubing a little longer on the ends, so that your hose connections aren't right above the motor. If you have a leak, you don't want water getting into the motor, so I'd say leave the ends longer, and bend them down below the motor.

[@MarcusAurelius2025]

it's okay water won't burn out a magnetic motor

[@marlenec9870]

I was thinking about that myself about if there's a leak someone might get cooked .great video though.

[@terrybarker7019]

yes good idea.

[@1989Chrisc]

nice one, Dave

[@DBrentWalton]

I think I'd also put a drip pan under that coil. High humidity climates will get condensation and you could end up with a huge puddle of water under the coil.

[@christophercharles9645]

This is actually a much more efficient system than many I've seen here on KZbin. The only problem with using ice/water as a coolant is that ice is expensive - either in money if you buy it yourself or in time if you make it yourself. And added to that it is the time spent swapping out bags of ice and cleaning the system. It's pretty cool (pun intended) but, as physicists say regarding perpetual motion machines: there's no such thing as a free lunch!

[@01atu]

just my guessing. maybe An environment that‘’s extremely too damp can cause rheumatism rheumatic bone ache ?

[@gabrielv.4358]

of course, its an old video

[@christophercharles9645]

@@gabrielv.4358 Yeah, it's not from the 40's!

[@dadio2005]

Tried it. Air was cool directly in front of coil but had condensation build up which was dripping water all over the floor under my fan. Also, definitely need to use a proper cooler. I used a bucket with ice and water for the test run. Didn't last more than an hour before ice completely melted. I will try it again with a cooler in hopes of keeping the water colder and longer. I live in the Philippines so needless to say, this would have been a great idea had it work a little better. I'll give my results with the cooler later...

[@prospeedmotors]

One of the best set ups for home made aircons, well done!

[@yishaithegift9953]

Very good idea. I would put a coil in the back of the fan too. Because it draws air pressure from the rear. Also I would use a second(larger) cooler for the return water so it has a chance to cool and will not immediately mix with the already cooled water. Place a second pump to feed the return tank water into the cold tank. This should cool more and longer. I'll make one and see what happens. Again great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

Jesse Madison please do a video of the upgraded version.

[@megatron6771]

Sound cool

[@tanyapineda7212]

That makes sense, really curious if that works better please post & share if you build one like that.

[@yishaithegift9953]

@@tanyapineda7212 Thank you for the encouragement. I will definitely post and share it. I currently have one of those portable air conditioning units. And honestly...it sucks. I believe that the fan idea would not only cool my room far better, but it would consume far less energy than the actual air conditioner. I'll post the comparison between the two. This will be very interesting. Thanks again.

[@yishaithegift9953]

@@megatron6771 Thanks. Let's see how it turns out. Video Release date 07-10-20

[@Amunny]

I used to be a fan of your channel, but then I turned into an air conditioner.

[@hollandsalomon3272]

haha

[@aumthakore450]

+Holland Salomon lol

[@pino6061]

lol

[@pencarikayu3551]

haha

[@davey2k12]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@colauty2598]

I like this, excellent and simple idea, my problem is I live in England and will probably only use it 1 week a year !

[@andyme6382]

Nice DIY for cooling WITHOUT humidity .. so plastic tube and pump can be placed everywhere (and in other room if needed) .. i have an old little freezer, planing to place the pump in there .. ..🙃

[@juntjoonunya9216]

That's what I was thinking. The tube should be small and pliable enough to be closed around by the door no? Or drill a hole and out it through with a tight grommet

[@1deringwhy94]

Freeze gallon jugs of water they will stay frozen longer than bag ice. Keep one in the freezer to switch out as needed

[@1deringwhy94]

@OneDayAfterAnother we made a set up to take with us in our camper. We put about 6 inches of water in the cooler and set two gallon jugs in there with the pump in between them that way the water is circulated around them. The jugs were 3/4 full when we frozen them. The water was still very cold 5 hours later when we turned everything off. The jugs were 1/2 thawed. We keep 2 jugs in the freezer to swap out the others when they’re thawed a lot. Bottles would work too. They will thaw quicker due to smaller size. Think of it like an ice chip compared to a ice cube. Smaller will thaw faster

[@steveoatway7001]

Add rock salt to the water and it stays cooler longer.

[@jmburen8647]

This was how they cooled homes back in the 50's before air conditioning When I was a child, we had a huge box fan with a water reservoir that cooled by evaporation blowing across a block of ice.

[@WndD_74]

Yes, but added humidity to air - eventually more humid and feel hotter.

[@zxncofficial]

I used to be a fan, but after watching this masterpiece, I'm a whole air conditioner

[@kristiemacarthur7070]

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[@perineum6]

I love you.

[@wildwaning9427]

Perfect commentary...hope you don't mind, but will use this when needed where I find other infractions...lol!! Thanks.

[@kristiemacarthur7070]

@@perineum6 Aw! Lets live together right here on this thread forever ❤

[@kristiemacarthur7070]

@@wildwaning9427 Do it and never stop 👊

[@perineum6]

@@kristiemacarthur7070 Yeah? And would this be a monogamous thread relationship or would we be open to other threads?

[@HueMongussD]

Put the return line and the pick up line at opposite ends of the cooler. It will give the returning warm water a chance to get cooler before recycling it back thru. As it is now, the warm water is dumping out right where the pick up tube is and mixing with the cold water right away. That will raise the temp of the water getting sucked up. Meanwhile the coldest water in the cooler is nowhere near the pick up tube. If you really want to extend the life of your ice. Connect the return line to a another coil of copper tubing. Bury it in a layer of ice, but above the water line. That way, the returning warmer water has a chance to cool before dumping back into the ice chest where the water has already been cooled. You should end up with even colder water circulating thru the system. Assuming you have your pump set at a very low speed. Your coolant source will be depleted in no time if you pump the water thru too fast. Because heating of the water will outpace the cooling of the water. Good Luck!

[@yishaithegift9953]

Definitely an HVAC guy. Good tip.

[@angelchiriboga3904]

I thought about that for a sec,,, then I recalled- COLD water IS what is being Pumped it,,, it is not exchanging eat.

[@HueMongussD]

@@angelchiriboga3904 yes, but as the fan pulls hot air across the cold water, a heat exchange takes place. The hot air becomes cold, and the cold water becomes hot. Therefore, the temp of the return water will be higher than when it left. The temp of the returning water directly influences the pace at which the ice melts.

[@angelchiriboga3904]

@@HueMongussD it is such a small difference, by the time it returns, the already cooled water(33F) is being pumped Back into the line. but Yes- you are right. Salting it takes it down to 20F. I would use that for a Bigger ystem.

[@briiigiiijaureguiii]

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!! THIS IS THE MOST INFORMATIVE, FUNCTIONAL, ENJOYABLE VIDEO OF THIS TOPIC I'VE FOUND. SUPER APPRECIATE YOU, SIR!

[@fixitsamo]

Thx you for your support it means a lot have a great day

[@bobbyduke777]

If i could make some suggestions start connecting the water coil at the middle of the back of the fan then go over to the front you will finish in the middle of the front. this is the most efficient way to remove the lower temps from the coil.

[@DIYAutoHomeschool]

Nice video sir. Some people just don't understand that this is a workable solution for some people. I work in a shop where it easily gets 105 degrees (Fahrenheit). I would gladly build this to set on my toolbox to get a gust of cool air when I go to the box. Obviously it isn't going to cool the whole shop, or a whole room. and a window unit wouldn't be a good solution because it would simply dump the heart right back into my air. Nicely explained and I enjoyed the video.

[@dorthysavage6660]

Watch out for the condensation and wires

[@rhinocus]

If you use my ex-wife's heart, it is much colder than ice and never thaws.

[@obey112el]

That’s cold

[@stevelamperta865]

Wow , what you do to piss her off ?

[@staciemarie5859]

@@stevelamperta865 Maybe she was born that way 😂

[@lfkk4640]

Same Here! They sure are cold aren't they.

[@adamstrange5000]

I'M FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST YOU FOR MAKING ME LAUGH SO MUCH THAT MY ASS FELL OFF AND ROLLED DOWN THE STREET, SCARING THE LOCAL CHILDREN AND PANICKING THE TOWN'S PIGEON POPULATION.

[@BDK27970]

Well done, Sam. Great video, very concise and a great idea, I think. Gives me another option for my stealth van build. Thanks!

[@churninanburnin]

youll need a small towel to catch the condensation that will form on the coils. I just made this fan for myself, and it does condensate enough to leave drips of water.

[@billdownes8782]

Where I live, humidity is half the battle. Must get the water out of the air!!

[@13aceofspades13]

technically this will do that, as the fan pushes the hot humid air through the cold copper coils, the copper coils will collect the humidity and it will condensate on the copper coils. A friend of mine built one of these, and he had to put a tray below the fan too catch the condensed water.

[@shirnettbrown8365]

I was blown away, can't wait for someone to help me convert my fan, thanks alot learnth so much

[@wuz2do]

All looks good but you'll need a drip pan for the condensation and not sure if I would put the water clamps over the electric motor on the fan . Great job thanks for sharing

[@mufasaiam7794]

The condensation will help cool further and add a little moisture in the room

[@wuz2do]

@@mufasaiam7794 I understand that but the extra water that is getting on the table and floor doesn't work for me

[@natureboy6410]

But as high of volume of air that would be running over those coils, unless you're living in an environment that has extremely high humidity, condensation wouldn't be an issue. And if you did live in that kind of environment, this kind of system wouldn't be effective anyway.

[@nitujoshi1325]

awesome idea... thanks for sharing

[@fixitsamo]

+Nitu joshi thanx

[@avamaria8447]

2 years later and you're still getting so many comments :) I'm about to try this and I have everything except the copper. Thanks for your video.

[@fixitsamo]

+Ava Maria Thank you and welcome

[@didymario]

@@fixitsamo Did condensed water drip from the copper or the fan speed dried it up before it had a chance to drip onto the floor? I will appreciate your answer to this

[@buildingwithpapa]

I really enjoyed this video I was just recently thinking of buying a small portable air conditioner for my garage but instead I’m going to try this thank you for this video

[@michaelcarr9018]

I see a lot of comments saying this isn't an "AC", well here in South Georgia it's 80'f in February. All AC is cool air lol....

[@Tvpc1971]

Yeah thats good, but what about condensation and I wouldnt have put the hose clamps right over the motor in case of a leak.

[@rylandc2915]

Hi overall a good video, however...the pipes should have been placed coming out from under the fan. the reason being that when the water passes through the pipes there is a bit of sweating that takes place, which could harm the motor and it may catch fire. try it out.

[@pamelacorona3665]

Thank You for showing the before and after temperatures 🌬️

[@davidgrubar8581]

I'm sure this has been said, but use frozen 2 liters bottles of water so you can reuse them over and over.

[@JoeTaco83]

This is perfect for those who don’t have AC in their Vehicles.

[@keithcronk7980]

CUT THE PLUG ADD A CAR PLUG PLUG IT AND IT WILL WORK

[@CJ-137]

Its must be a hot day when you search for this ..

[@r100scammellpioneer9]

Great !! Just right for my old 1978 camper van ....no room to rig up a working compressor etc . So this is a working home fix , and get one out of overheating for a few hours...Thanks for this, just the job. Doesn't break the bank either.

[@madelinegutierrez1720]

I had to live a comment to help your KZbin stats in the small way I can contribute - I've liked you and subscribed (!) - What a great simple and clear project. That doesn't cost $100! Or need fancy tools!

[@raymondgarafano8604]

I had a similar but much larger system in Chaple Hill apt.s in Framingham, finned heater pipes had chilled water go thru them in the summer and hot water during the winter. a GR8 set-up, nice and even w no cold drafts.

[@Mrcloc]

I'm the guy who puts the tubes on, takes them off, puts the clamps on and then puts the tubes back on.

[@josephcelestine1945]

I got me a plastic container with water and salt, and placed it in my camper's mini fridge, drilled a hole to run the tubing, then epoxy sealed it. There is one problem now, its damn cold in the camper.. Love it!!!! Able to save space, and now I can use my fridge as an AC unit.. hehehe

[@hismail7867]

But you can't use it as a fridge. Is the trade-off worth it

[@girlonlaptop]

very cool!

[@OpusBuddly]

Well done. My only concern is with the connections being above the electric motor. Perhaps bend them down and back before attaching the hose and clamps. Cheers!

[@nightmareaccomplice5816]

You should use a transmission cooler, Put salt on the ice. Mine put out 30° weather on a 95° day! Pump the water through the transmission cooler

[@raymondgarafano8604]

I did this 40 yrs ago, 55 gal drum full of ice an water, pumped thru a car's radiator and a fan bolted to it. 100 lbs of ice will get rid of 14,400 btu' of heat.

[@abseconPC]

It's technically a swamp cooler

[@SirDella]

@@abseconPC it's not, a swamp cooler relies on water evaporating and absorbing a bit of energy, provided that your air isn't humid. What he did is what's shown on this video but on a larger scale.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

@Bob Watters It is referred to as chilled water system, many apartment bldgs use it in finned copper pipe , as come winter, baseboard is plumbed into a boiler.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

@Bob Watters Hi Bob, Yup am well aware of it, it took refrigeration units to make the ice, just a long story between making the ice and using to make a chilled water cooling system. ur are spot on tho. thanks an take care.

[@5argetech56]

This does work! 1. It's a closed loop system.. 2. I use a collector pan under the fan coil to catch the water off the coil.. 3. I use the little freezer packs which are reusable.. The haters don't know what they are talking about. 4. I use an Igloo 42 Qt chest. Lasts all day!

[@5argetech56]

You are absolutely correct

[@Jordan__Sloan]

They use a similar set up in crop dusters, they get hot and no ac

[@sikspaksocal]

Oh yes!! This is a gift for your inlaws.. remember to loosen hose clamp near fan.

[@Welding_Handyman]

So I actually did this. The wife is mad because it looks trashy in the house. I spent a little more than $150 because I did a more heavy duty water pump, heavy duty fan. I absolutely love it and I’m proud of what I did to helping supplement the cooling to our house. The only downside is the condensation. Every 15-30 seconds, a few drops of water comes down from the condensing copper tubing, so I have to keep a towel under the fan

[@MrSkinnyWhale]

Jeremy Low build your own dehumidifier while you're at it

[@terencef8812]

Do you find that the humidity in that room is higher or lower using your diy fan cooler? How does the humidity compare to using an AC unit?

[@dragan3290]

Does it cool down a bedroom by a couple of degrees cos im roasting like a pig on the spit here in Australia. I just put a car thermo fan cable tied to my security screen as an exhaust fan. Works great but bloody loud it annoys my wife lol so any reply appreciated thanks 😊have a great day

[@normanmazlin6741]

@@dragan3290 buy a fuckin ac from ALDI for $200

[@a13thhour]

I am here in Central Florida, going to give this a shot to see if it will do anything to a 100 degree room.

[@jase1911]

ad dry ice it will work better

[@a13thhour]

Yes, the pipes over the motor did give pause indeed. What did you think about the cooler ACs with the 12 inch fan blowing onto the ice then out a 4 inch PVC elbow?

[@dudester873]

This is helpful DIY information; thank you for posting this AC fan project. I had tried placing trays of ice/water in front of a fan with little success.

[@underourrock]

Interesting. Would have liked to see how long that ice last (blowing cool air) before needing to be replaced. I know it is somewhat temperature dependent, but would have been an interesting data point.

[@caribbeanman3379]

You can make it last longer by using bottles with frozen salt water in place of naked ice cubes Then you can just pop the bottles of brine back into the freezer when they thaw out completely. Makes for very easy reuse. Salt added to water causes it to melt more slowly. I think a good setup would probably last at least 4 hours.

[@Oniontrololol]

I am watching this because it is so bloody hot in the uk right now 💀

[@liamwarters3994]

snap, haha

[@alexandrafreeman8135]

Chan Xavier yup and it doesent help having 2 systems running creating heat i cant sleep ffs

[@romannovikov4490]

the same shit in Germany

[@dank9288639]

Chan Xavier lol you guys crying about a little warm weather. shit here in California where I live it's been basically 110℉ all week long

[@dragonsword7370]

this would be great in campers and other temp living conditions with a power supply.

[@yishaithegift9953]

Or if you're camping and electrical power isn't available, you could Re-wire the ac port. Solder the wires onto a solar panel. You'll have cool air when you need it most. In the sun. 👍🏾

[@felipeavalos3404]

I use an air circulator when the friends come for a barbacue, but in my city temperatures easily reach above 40°C at 4 pm in summer so at 7 or 8 pm is still very hot, a cool breeze will be more than welcome. I will probably make a couple of modifications to suit my needs but it's a great project for a weekend. Thank you.

[@siddharthpolaris]

i live in india , on an average summer day the temperature is 40 deg C, i am going to try this out thx :D

[@nvsdl]

+Siddharth Kadia use clay pot to store water bcoz water will be cool for long time

[@dungeonmaster2365]

it will act like a cooler, there is nothing like ac in it

[@siddharthpolaris]

nvsdl clay pot i have for storing my drinking water

[@amritpalsingh3293]

+vetron13mb you can get that much ice with spending around 20 rs daily... you know barf silli..... Its worth while to test though... the whole exp would not cost more than a 2-3k max.....

[@nathanking2484]

Thank you for the great video. It will be very useful to many people. My empathy for all of the harsh statements.

[@TwatDoWeOweThisPleasure]

Seriously. So many negative Nancies who couldn't make this happen with an entire Saturday and a $500 Home Depot gift card 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Gr1g0r10]

this is the first homemade ac working real good,tnx,best

[@samsen201]

Brilliant. I do join all those who call you a genius. Greatly appreciate your effort in making this clip and sharing the knowledge.

[@fixitsamo]

+Sam Sen Thank you

[@مشاهدترسخفيالذاكرة]

I have an innovation for you. If the air inside the tube enters the copper with a fan or air pump and the copper is immersed in the iced water from the outside, you will get cool air as a result of air friction with the copper pipes. Repeat the process Make the air entrances at least five and the five exits are immersed in cold water with ice.

[@georgeloyie7456]

Wow I'm amazed at the amount of EXPERT AC guys LOL!! I'm pretty sure that the idea is to cool the air enough to make it comfortable, not a unit to run 24/7 you super-experts... The fellow did a good job and I KNOW it works because I did something similar but on a bigger scale. I used a a big old GMC 4 core truck copper radiator and I connected that bastard right to my outside water tap to test the theory and yes, with a fan blowing air through the rad i was able to comfortably cool my RV down to a fairly comfy 25C from an unliveable 44C in the summer in about 2 hours. The water flow was just a trickle and I used the 'waste' water to irrigate my yard and garden so win win hahaa!!!

[@czar89031]

BEAUTIFUL IDEA,.. so when the ice melts bring it back to the freezer & let it gets harden again & re-use it,.. AWESOME,.. thanks you for sharing,...!

[@fixitsamo]

+Cesar Caoili Thank you

[@vjdhondi240]

what a creativity hats off to you bro

[@CoiiJoii]

This is so smart. And it works. Thank you!

[@fixitsamo]

+RainbowTunaFish Thank you and welcome

[@arpitjangid9027]

I have already seen a video like this but the earlier one didn't explain anything that what kind of material is he or she using but you're like perfect

[@artifactman660]

great idea for camping in a tent. think I'll build one battery powered

[@matttoney6542]

I was thinking the same

[@EGGINFOOLS]

If you are camping make it solar.

[@huntsvilleadventurer]

I'm guessing you are car camping, because I definitely don't want to bring all this AND ice in my pack.

[@heatherandgertrude]

Ooooh I could use this in my camper or so many things! The ideas are spinning in my head!

[@jackjones8988]

One mans fan is another mans air con.

[@robertofirvedasaddi6919]

Iìúy

[@jasonwiles7085]

Thats pretty cool,Now teach us how to make ice without a freezer

[@jasonwiles7085]

HARD ANAL wouldn't that kinda defeat the purpose???

[@sficlassic]

Why not save all the work and just put the fan in the freezer ?

[@jasonwiles7085]

Sficlassic Lmao,Finally someone gets my sarcasm..The origin of that ice came from a refrigerated box that contains the same system that this concocted contraption is trying to eliminate

[@sficlassic]

Is his IQ

[@GameFanism]

Cause the freezers motor would burn up trying to cool the whole room. This system in the video would work. But not as well as an actual AC unit.

[@vicoilsteems9764]

It's a cold water coil air fan, it will provide a cooler breeze than a regular fan.

[@oojimmyflip]

I freeze 3 litre plastic bottles full of water and stand them on towels behind a 20 inch fan , no need for copper pipe and it works really well. 3 x 3 litre bottles behind the fan will last 6 hours before they melt completely in 25 degrees C temps.

[@Cougartx]

I've made one before...works great only downside is the condensation from the copper coils drips alot..I mean like huge puddles. Have to use alot of beach towels around it or find someway to catch and return to original source..ac units have water drainage for a reason

[@reginaldjesus3]

Yes, I was thinking about the condensation leaking onto the electric motor. A little unsafe.

[@Cougartx]

Yes..when I made mine I had the copper tubes on the bottom of the fan not on the top

[@Cougartx]

Yes buy when I made mine the intake and outlet tubes were on bottom side..so an not to drop onto the fan motor..I suppose you could make the intake on top and outlet on bottom if wanted

[@kenneth92ish]

make sure you have your fan plugged in A GFCI outlet. That coil is gonna sweat{condensate}water could get down into the fan.

[@coreythompson315]

Good point. I forgot about that. 👍🏽

[@dpz9872]

That would be shocking 😆.

[@The_Story_Channel]

No, any condensation gets blown away from the fan, if the fan is on that is, and especially if the fan is on the high setting. Still doesn't hurt to have it plugged into a GFCI Receptacle though.

[@kenneth92ish]

@@The_Story_Channel Every AC coil you come across has A condensation coil sitting under it. Your wrong about the condensation.

[@patrickniemeyer5795]

@@kenneth92ish This is correct. I just made made this design and after 20 minutes I had a small pool of water under my fan. This will depend on the environment where the fan is being run, of course, but running off GFCI is a good idea and this design needs some monitoring.

[@paulreed1142]

Add salt to the water in the cooler and you can lower the temperature even further.

[@twm1452]

@My Name (Z64) : Look up freezing point depression. Read carefully and you’ll discover that you are the dummy.

[@Quidon88]

Love the setup. We have a big box fan so I think I will use your model on that.

[@terrencebranen2488]

Nice job! Don't understand the haters. Beautiful fan.

[@borhex]

The moisture from the air condenses on the copper tubing and drips under the fan, I placed my fan above the ice bath but the water overflows with time. I made a small overflow tube out of the ice bath that goes out the window(through the wood) and drips outside.

[@josephsvennson5694]

What did you do about the dripping under the fan?

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

Suggestion, turn your tubing off to the side, not good having then right over the motor and put a runoff pan under the coils.

[@damienscullytoo]

I have an idea... I saw some people commenting about adding a mini fridge but the heat from the back of the fridge, and the energy it needs, would be to much for the gains. My Suggestion, and what I plan to do, is to use whisky cubes instead of ice in the water. They retain their coolness for longer and won't add to the water when melted like ice. Better yet, you can buy a few and keep some in your fridge and some to use, then change them every ~6 hours. essentially just one change a day. To keep it cooler and for longer you could also exchange the water for coolant which is more dense and then bottle it up at night in the fridge to cool down. This would result in seriously cool copper coils which means super cool air. Only problem would be the condensation on the coils, make sure to collect it in some way and keep away from electronics like the fan connected to mains!

[@arthursoesman]

gonna place the bag in my house hold fridge who's in the room next to my bedroom..Tubes true the wall and done...

[@damienscullytoo]

@@arthursoesman insulate those tubes very, very well and measure the temperature of the fridge after use. Breaking the fridge's seal is like putting a hole through it so it may try to work harder to keep a constant temperature.