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> Thinking about A/C, Its getting hot...
Andyrew
post Jul 20 2006, 12:47 AM
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So... Im thinking about a portable way to make an A/C system for my v8...

But. here are the limitations.

I will not rob any hp by putting on a compressor. (more belts to possibly fail)

The unit has to be completely removable

The unit cant cost more than 150 in parts or 200 premade.


Here are a couple of options that im thinking. along with pro's/cons

ICE BOX
Build a box that holds ice packs and ice, throw some fans, some switches, ect, and get some ice cold air coming at me.

Pro's. Cheap, 20 bucks in airplane fans, metal/wood is cheep, Plastic sealing, Mesh for the ice to sit on, switches, and an lighter plug..

Cons. Sealing it will be a problem, Drain off might cause some issues, Ice will only last an hour max, ice packs will be maybe 2 hours cold.


PREMADE

Couple of company's are out there making beverage coolers and warmers..


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005R2M...&n=15684181
http://www.globalsources.com/manufacturers/Car-Cooler.html

Even

http://www.kooleraire.com/index.htm

Pro's.. No fab...

Cons.. Not for cooling the car, but food


Thermoelectric...

Now it gets interesting... I read some stuff, and noticed most of the coolers are using this thermo electric thing... Now how can I make this into something useful?

If I understand it right, one polarity heats up one plate, and one polarity freezes another plate.

So..

http://cgi.ebay.com/Thermoelectric-Peltier...1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.com/Gigantic-62mm-350-Watt...1QQcmdZViewItem


If I used them instead of ice... I might get some pretty darn good cooling output?!?
But what about power usage?

Those little things I just dont understand... Anyone want to help me and tell me if im dreaming?

Thanks

Andrew

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Andyrew   Thinking about A/C   Jul 20 2006, 12:47 AM
McMark   Peltier coolers are not efficient enough for an au...   Jul 20 2006, 02:51 AM
johannes   You won't cool your car efficiently if you don...   Jul 20 2006, 03:45 AM
maf914   Cheap cooling? :idea: Years ago JC Whitney so...   Jul 20 2006, 07:49 AM
MBowman325   A pelter junction is an approach that a few people...   Jul 20 2006, 10:11 AM
Andyrew   Michael, I understand that it will take some hp to...   Jul 20 2006, 06:43 PM
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Andyrew   Demick, I was running a 914 heater fan. Dual outle...   Jul 23 2006, 05:54 PM
Chogokin   have you thought about using a blower fan from the...   Jul 23 2006, 06:20 PM
drive-ability   Andrew The fan that sits next to the gas tank wi...   Jul 23 2006, 07:45 PM
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