I know, I know. You're tired of seeing a window A/C unit and a cooler turned into a glycol chiller on the cheap. And this post isn't any different. However I just saved about $850 by doing this. I do not have any pictures of the step by step, we all know what that entails. I didn't mainly because if I screwed up the A/C, I didn't want any record of it. I do have several photos of the finished product. I was surprised how easy it was to do, as I'm no Bob the Builder.
First thing. undo the three bazilion screws in the cabinet. Save them if you plan to use the cover again like I did.At first glance, I didn't think I was going to have enough tubing to straighen, but there is plenty.Depending on the A/C unit you get and the size of your cooler, you might have to bend it several different ways to get it to work. It wasn't really that bad, just take your time and think before you bend.
So, without further ado...
I added the PVC to support the evap coil and minimize any strain on the copper.
I misjudged cutting the notch for the freon lines, but the expanding foam fixed that and gave me a way to run my pump power without cutting anymore notches. I still have to wire up the Inkbird ITC 1000 and put in the circulation pump. Not too bad for a little over $110 and about five hours of work. Updates to come.
First thing. undo the three bazilion screws in the cabinet. Save them if you plan to use the cover again like I did.At first glance, I didn't think I was going to have enough tubing to straighen, but there is plenty.Depending on the A/C unit you get and the size of your cooler, you might have to bend it several different ways to get it to work. It wasn't really that bad, just take your time and think before you bend.
So, without further ado...
I added the PVC to support the evap coil and minimize any strain on the copper.
I misjudged cutting the notch for the freon lines, but the expanding foam fixed that and gave me a way to run my pump power without cutting anymore notches. I still have to wire up the Inkbird ITC 1000 and put in the circulation pump. Not too bad for a little over $110 and about five hours of work. Updates to come.
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