Thread: DIY 12 v swamp cooler?

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Originally Posted by green34ford

has roger has stated be careful of mold and fungus build up. you know the old A/C units that were on the roof of commercial buildings where water calculated years ago. that's were legionnaires disease came from. we use the rent the big swamp coolers years ago but in GA it's really yo humid.
be careful and good luck, he is a link about legionnaires disease.

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http://www.infoplease.com/cig/dangerous-diseases-epidemics/legionnaires-disease.html

a dab of household bleach will stop that.
all my neighbors use swamp coolers and i have used them for decades.

My only concern would be rust issues around the high moisture content you are pumping into the cab. Moisture leads to rust, and electrical problems, might be smarter just to install aftermarket a/c?

Originally Posted by stovens

My only concern would be rust issues around the high moisture content you are pumping into the cab. Moisture leads to rust, and electrical problems, might be smarter just to install aftermarket a/c?

it is so freaking dry around here.
we dont have to close bags of potato chips.
they wont go stale.
dusty yes
stale no.
to make dried chili peppers.
i toss them loose on top of the fridge.
rust is not an issue

I like this one & it's an old store bought type....





THESE FOLKS make a 12V swamp cooler, they ain't cheap but they can be gotten.....joe

since there is no rear window glass yet.
i am thinking of putting two 3" holes for cool air tubes in a piece of plexiglass
one on driver and one on passenger side.
cool air would be blowing on my neck.
or i could find a wide,narrow vent from something at the junkyard and use that.