Patio Project idea
#1
05-14-15, 03:57 PM
Patio Project idea
Getting the patio ready for summer and I've got a rather nifty idea. I have a small/medium window ac unit that I got for free. My idea would to make an apparatus of some sort and place it outside and blow cool air on us while were relaxing in our chairs. Minus evap drainage, I don't see any design flaws. I'm a mechanic with Hoosier tendencies. My wife says go ahead and try! But is it in vain?
#2
05-14-15, 04:10 PM
Part of the function of an AC, is to remove the hot air which won't work very well outside. At one time I rented an apartment on a canal. I would put my chair on the patio to enjoy the weather & watch the boats. On a real hot day, I would run an extension cord outside, for a fan. Skip the AC & use a fan. That's all you need.
#4
05-14-15, 06:39 PM
If you use an AC outside, the compressor will never stop running, as it would if it were inside. That means that it will raise your electric bill quite high. Try it if you want but a fan is all you need.
#6
05-15-15, 06:59 PM
I must be mistaken. An ac system would only freeze if either it is low on refrigerant or has impeded airflow. Neither of which I have or will have. The idea is to drag this outside and watch the ballgame for a few hours with a cool breeze. So even if running constantly don't think it would freeze up in such a limited time. I'm going to try it before I go and build something extravagant. But my 2nd plan is a 3 speed furnace blower as a mega anti mosquito fan lol. MDF enclosure with wheels. Actually building it first for all the outdoor work projects I'll have thus summer
Last edited by mdp1986; 05-15-15 at 07:04 PM. Reason: left out info
