DC for AC Swamp Cooler -- PART 2
Change a standard AC Evaporative (Swamp) Cooler into a low-voltage DC unit (12 or 24 volts). When done, the cooler used only about 1/3 the power of the original AC version; and with DC, no inverter is required. The video also takes time to explain some basic skills along the way (soldering, metal-working, DC wiring, etc.) which can just be skipped over if desired.
This Part 2 is focused on modifying the cooler cabinet to accept other fan types, includes installing a fan-mounting base plate, and sealing that plate (front-to-back) for good fan performance.
But for those with more money than time, there is a factory-made DC unit on the market, seems real deluxe, with a stainless steel cabinet, can run on dc etc., but it costs over a grand, too stiff for my budget, so I proceeded with this project. It was hobby-fun and a good challenge ... (also learned a lot about making videos ; ) )
(That deluxe store-bought cooler is the "Solar Chill"
Evaporative Cooler, by Southwest Solar -- I haven't tried it)