Working with Plexiglass, how difficult is it to make a portable air conditioning exhaust window?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- This video may give viewers insights to working with plexiglass/acrylic sheets. A challenging project that I was not taking lightly. Watching to the end will give some bloopers...lol
Thank you so much
You just saved me from a headache.
I was about to attempt the same job but even though yours looks good in the end I dont think Its the way for me.👍
It was a challenge but i love the results.
Heres a link to another way to get a similar look by another Channel: ua-cam.com/video/596P_P2jd-Y/v-deo.html
Hope this helps your journey🙂
My solution is gym foam mat (high density). 2 cm thick, in narrow ventilation window. Its friction keep it in place and duct bracket attached by screws to it. Foam is good heat and noise insulator.
That sounds great, would love to see a picture 📸
The water based paint stick firmly on foam.
Thinking that crack may be fixed using acrylic ie crazy glue. I am doing similar job and have opted to use hardboard for hose connection area, about 18” high and then acrylic above that. Less messing with fussy / fragile acrylic.
Good idea, thanks 😊
I did the same thing last year. I had three to do. Works great EXCEPT, I used gorilla tape to attach to window and it doesn’t hold permanently. I tried regular duct tape over the gorilla tape. Worked more but still falls off. The weight of the plexi plus the pull of the AC hose, peels it over time. I may have to screw clips into the frame or use expandable rods to hold it in place and take the pressure off of the tape.
We have just added new 3D printed clips, here is a link:
ua-cam.com/video/16t3dPnM4RM/v-deo.html
hope this helps give some ideas for attachment
I’ve never seen such a simple and what is more important ESTHETIC solution to seal a window. Thank You very much for sharing Your idea!
"As a woman you are allowed to change your mind!" Look forward to your next Big Idea!
It’s a good idea what you’ve done but a cordless Dewalt with a diamond blade cut through the Perspex like hot knife through butter
I just used what i had access to at the time
Table saw and a multi tool may have been better choices.
Possibly, i did not have access to those tools at the time, however.
@@babrsbigideas by the way. Great video and great idea. Thank you for sharing.
I thought you did a great job, and forgive me you are very pretty girl. Hope it worked out for you.
Thank you!
How what size is that send a link ?
Hi there, I'm not sure what you are asking for?
@@babrsbigideas the plexiglass
@@andyredvest37 The completed plexiglass size is: 19.5 inches x 56 inches
lmao use laser for cutting haha :P
Good idea!
well done. 👍👍
it's not easy to cut Acrylic at all, i wish i had seen your video few weeks ago, i tried this for my portable aircon and after wasting 3 sheets of Acrylic and hours of work i just gave up did it with insolation board instead. i found out if you use a jigsaw blade with very very fine tooth, it can cut Acrylic much better but looks like the key is to secure the sheet which i just learnt from your video 😀
thank you for sharing your experience 🙏
Great idea to use plexiglass!
I'm a little bit jealous I didn't think of it myself... thanks to share!
anything will be better then the piece of cardboard ive been using!
Thank you for sharing. I just have one more question, did you velcro it to the window frame or put the plexiglass inside a frame?
Hi there, I used plastic mirror brackets. Just directly to the window frame, therefore can be removed in the fall. At 6 min 40 sec into the video you can see it. Usually found at any hardware store. Here's a link to a pic through Amazon: images.app.goo.gl/UZAbwZvdcCdwQq9p6
Hope this helps :)
O: M: G I fell in love for you ceers from Italy
Thank you for this! How thick was your Optix sheet? If you had to do this project again, would you use the same blade? Gathering supplies (and courage) to start my project!
I think it was 5mm thick, and yes the blade worked well with the pilot holes. My challenge was work space
Went to the store to buy a sheet to make this... $228 for a sheet 1/4 thick 24" x 48". Wowzers! Back to the drawing board.
Yeah, i have found them to be expensive too
Outstanding! I've been working over in my head, how I could make, using plexiglass, an air vent for our EcoFlow Wave portable air conditioner, but didn't quite know how. So I think you for this video. And I've watched it just in time for the hot weather that's coming next week!
Your very welcome😊
Make small hole in fracture end to stop it.
Super vid. I think the dremel you used would have been better than the jigsaw. Mirror clips good. I’m going to try Velcro first so I don’t damage the frame.
Thats a great idea😊
I'd do this but I'd be throwing the F bomb too many times!! Good job!
Nicely done. Not easy working with that stuff
Tie your hair back.
Yes, safety first 😊
@@babrsbigideas Indeed. Things happen fast. Nice work on the window!
This is really helpful to see what works and what doesn't. How did you secure it into your window frame? Some kind of adhesive?
Hi there, I used plastic mirror brackets. Just directly to the window frame, therefore can be removed in the fall. At 6 min 40 sec into the video you can see it. Usually found at any hardware store. Here's a link to a pic through Amazon: images.app.goo.gl/UZAbwZvdcCdwQq9p6
Hope this helps :)
Here is a link to newer idea!!
ua-cam.com/video/16t3dPnM4RM/v-deo.html
Your hair...in the machine..!! Rrrhhhh
Yes, safety is the priority, you are very right. thanks
@@babrsbigideas (°+°)
Coool!!!!!💯%
Won't the hardware store cut your Plexi? Or use polycarbonate Plexi glass, it wont shatter while cutting
That would have been a time and energy savings for me for sure, unfortunately at the time of filming, plexi of any kind was hard to get due to Covid.
You know you can bring that down to your local hardware store Lowe's home Depot and they'll cut it for you or they'll cut it when you buy it to the right measurement that you need
The closest one near me doesn't. The video was recorded and produced when Covid first came to be 2 years ago. During that time plexiglass was hard to come by and businesses that worked with it were extremely busy making "spittle guards"and barriers. They may not be as busy now though :)
Exactly what i have been looking for!
Next time PLEASE wear protective glasses. You are a daredevil I LOVE the final look! I must send it to my aunty in Europe age 90 (not to make it) but her son screwed up big time trying to put this into a vertically tilting window. Maybe it will give him a hunch for next summer (one must stay positive...when she will be 91) Thanks
Maybe wear safety glasses while working with this stuff? ;)
Yes, safety is the priority, you are very right. thanks
@@babrsbigideas then again, Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs says "safety 3rd" ;) :P
Polycarbonate sheet won't crack. Most window companies will cut exact dimensions for your window.
I did try to have a company make one for me, unfortunately this was at the start of Covid-19 and they were wwaayyy too busy making "spittle guards". The sheet I found and used was already damaged which is why I got a deal on it as I mentioned at the beginning of the video. That was also a time where getting any of this material was almost impossible and very expensive, especially on Vancouver Island. This particular material did crack as shown.