How To Make A Swamp Cooler

<p>Take an old cooler bag.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Gzofc3jKezbbfpnnGI6LRTBecUg=/f7f97f314393485aba920ba91f3a03e0"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Gzofc3jKezbbfpnnGI6LRTBecUg=/f7f97f314393485aba920ba91f3a03e0" data-image="31645"></a></figure> <p>A car radiator (proper size).</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/B1ZOU60NjX7ugqquIirmmFLvDWM=/b8f87f73f8a94fcebd150a780bbd9684"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/B1ZOU60NjX7ugqquIirmmFLvDWM=/b8f87f73f8a94fcebd150a780bbd9684" data-image="31646"></a></figure> <p>Submersible pump, a couple of fans (size matters here too), small pipes and cables.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/aFKs6k9ChFAOmGzfVIHx-OIQYqM=/74b4ab3fdd9643ea97f95c3a644961f7"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/aFKs6k9ChFAOmGzfVIHx-OIQYqM=/74b4ab3fdd9643ea97f95c3a644961f7" data-image="31647"></a></figure> <p>Secure the pump on the bottom of the cooler bag. By the way, it can be an aquarium pump or windshield washer pump. Drag the cables out.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/lfK8QfyN994Rew-kL9k4vk-wODg=/7c9b3e89790f410b8b62a4aacf316062"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/lfK8QfyN994Rew-kL9k4vk-wODg=/7c9b3e89790f410b8b62a4aacf316062" data-image="31648"></a></figure> <p>Make a square-shaped cut-out in the inside of the cooler bag’s lid and then two round cut-outs to fit the fans on the outer side of the lid. Screw down the fans and splice together their wires.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/TVT6Zp8sJaYJT8hXbHorg9kujL4=/4286ca33e885467cb7b12989141644b2"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/TVT6Zp8sJaYJT8hXbHorg9kujL4=/4286ca33e885467cb7b12989141644b2" data-image="31649"></a></figure> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Q9acc5Jj3esMVkexjwAHCnTfLis=/1057aad3a0b74f218d3e846e5bda4f7f"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/Q9acc5Jj3esMVkexjwAHCnTfLis=/1057aad3a0b74f218d3e846e5bda4f7f" data-image="31650"></a></figure> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/ePxGYATdRhQAfxOamRfZ-MkyDUU=/ba57ee67008a4aeabf449e512826343a"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/ePxGYATdRhQAfxOamRfZ-MkyDUU=/ba57ee67008a4aeabf449e512826343a" data-image="31651"></a></figure> <p>Place the radiator in the inner side of the cooler bag’s lid (with its filler necks down). You can use silicone to secure it.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/R0A8MW5jrJWHUo_fMFLY5tNx6R4=/6431fc97268b45298bb74cf708fb26c0"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/R0A8MW5jrJWHUo_fMFLY5tNx6R4=/6431fc97268b45298bb74cf708fb26c0" data-image="31652"></a></figure> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/N44uX4SubIGAwHrCm_we_xYMX-U=/040773daabe74cea96d6a42bd8bc0c17"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/N44uX4SubIGAwHrCm_we_xYMX-U=/040773daabe74cea96d6a42bd8bc0c17" data-image="31653"></a></figure> <p>You can use a piano hinge to secure the lid to the bag (I had this one in my garage for ages).</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/ilmoZ4htA0MnyvceqMHIn2MPOBk=/956b018e63cc4478929975bd6c496d2f"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/ilmoZ4htA0MnyvceqMHIn2MPOBk=/956b018e63cc4478929975bd6c496d2f" data-image="31654"></a></figure> <p>Connect the outlet of the pump with the radiator inlet. You can attach some hose to the outlet of the radiator to take care of the coming out water. Plug in all the cables to the power and it’s ready for use!</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/JHczgpQFOsYInoQQ-YWPJ-q7ksg=/ff2fc8cce03f43a1a8e01c71d6cfd003"><img src="https://abbigli.com/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.com/thumbs/JHczgpQFOsYInoQQ-YWPJ-q7ksg=/ff2fc8cce03f43a1a8e01c71d6cfd003" data-image="31655"></a></figure> <p>How does it work?</p> <p>Fill the cooler bag with ice (you can use ice bricks as an option) and water. When you turn on the system, it will start pumping cold water from the cooler bag to the radiator, making the fans blow cool air out. You can make this system bigger for the needs of your space. It is suitable for inside use.</p>