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Have you ever made a DIY air conditioner from a styrofoam container and fan?
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June 3rd, 2014
You use a styrofoam box or an Igloo type box (the kind you keep drinks in at a picnic) and cut a spot in the top for a small fan to blow down into the box and then a hole also in the top for a pipe. Put a bunch of ice in the box and the fan blows into the box and the cold air comes out of the pipe. The fan can be run on a battery, electricity or solar, depending on how you rig it.
Sounds like a great idea to me. I can see how it would work really well to cool a small room. I was thinking about using it outside as a cool fan. I realize you would need to be sitting right in front of it to get any benefit. Do you think it is worthwhile outside in very hot temps?
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