Desert Sun has created a home-made solution to these issues by using simple tools and cost-effective materials to create five-gallon, DIY air conditioner from scratch!
Benefits of The DIY Air Conditioner
Money-saving Energy-saving (can be solar powered) Movable from room to room at home Ideal for people living alone and people living in small flats
Where can I buy a Styrofoam bucket sleeve? The bucket sleeve fits just inside the five- gallon outer shell, and can be sourced from Walmart. If you want to optimise the performance of your air-con and purchase an exact fit, however, the BrassPro Shop is your best port of call. Is it necessary to use a Milk Gallon? No, as any metal or plastic container will suffice. In fact, metal containers such as coffee cans may be more effective, as they transmit the cold air better than plastic jugs. How long does a solar powered air conditioner last? If you do decide to power your fan-assisted air conditioner with a solar panel, you can expect your device to work for up to five hours (depending on your precise location and the level of sunlight). What impact can the air conditioner have on temperature and air-flow? There is no fixed rule for this, but your DIY device may reduce the temperature of the air of your home by approximately 40 degrees. You will also notice an improvement in the quality of air-flow, particularly if you use three or more equal segments of PVC pipe. Featured photo credit: Josh St.Germain / Flickr via flickr.com
