Beat the heat with this DIY air conditioner

All you need is a bucket, a fan, a bag of ice and a piece of PVC pipe

Media | How to build a DIY air conditioner with about 30 dollars in hardware store parts

Caption: Beat the heat with this DIY air conditioner. You can pick up all the parts for about $30 from a hardware store.

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If you can't stand another sticky, sleepless night amid the heat wave, you can take matters into your own hands.
Building your own air conditioner is easier than you think and only costs about $30.
You can pick up everything you need at a hardware store:
  • Five gallon bucket
  • PVC pipe (threaded or unthreaded)
  • Desk-top fan
  • Ice
  • Sharpie marker
  • Pocket knife
Watch the video to see how to build your very own.

WARNING: Create this cooling system at your own risk. CBC takes no responsibility for any injuries, damages or cool, sleep-filled nights that may occur.