DIY Swamp Cooler To Keep You Cool
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The Summer heat is nearly here and it’s important to stay cool or whether you want to keep your energy bills down or live a little greener then these tips are exactly what you have been looking for. Hot weather is a great way to increase your vitamin D but the sun has a gnarly side too. We’re talking about the real dog days of summer, when intense heat and humidity make it impossible to sit comfortably, let alone sleep through the night.
If your home does not have central air conditioning, then a window air conditioner is the best option to keep cool. However, a cabin or a home off the grid may not have any air conditioning at all. You may want to have a DIY swamp cooler to use.
A DIY swamp cooler is basically made using a 5-gallon bucket some ice, The ice will be used as the refrigerant and the cool air is being dispersed by using a small electric fan which can be powered from a small battery or solar panel. All you need to do is assemble all the parts to make a DIY air conditioning unit. Instructions to make your own DIY swamp cooler can be found on instructables.com here…