Common Sense tells me that when you put those ice cubes on the back of a van the moisture can get into the motor and cause problems water and electricity don't mix
Water and electricity, now that's an electrocution waiting to happen. Back in the day, people would buy a large block of ice and put a large pan underneath it to catch the metling water with a fan blowing from behind. Much safer 😂😂😂
Energy is still used in the process of freezing and the fan blowing. REALITY says your effort in back and forth freezing and re freezing and fan usage is MORE cost based on the wattage and amount of energy converted. This is why the 'SUPER COOLER' from walmart, that takes chilled water with ice and blows on it does not work to save money. The science in the conservation of energy does not make this a solution unless you dug out a hole in the ground and made a nuclear bunker in a closed system. 100% Fail.
Home ec teacher did ths with a 10" fan and a bowl of ice. Didn't work in a 25'×50' room. Using mylar on windows to stop the sun coming in is VERY effective. I made a shade out of a cheap survival blanket. I could hand roll it up if I needed to. Dropped the west facing room by 20° just by blocking the sun.
@@brendabailey4319Well, it does matter. You get sunlight from every window, but the ones that get direct sun rays (more heat) for many hours throughout the day are the east and west facing windows/rooms.
The water cooler has been around for a long time, it works well but you have to keep in mind that the humidity is higher with it. Works good out west where the humidity is low.
The idea of a Aircon is to remove the moisture in the said room.... on this method the moisture is still present, though it does cool the room, as soon as you turn off the fan, the room will warm up drasticly very quickly because of the humid air.
@@manchaclaudiaangel8218Could Potentially Wet The Motor Of Your Fan Or An Open Wire Underneath The Fan If The Ice Melted, Which Can Cause Electrical Shock.
Do you realize how dangerous this is? I use a swamp cooler. It uses ice and it has refrigeration. I just use the ice but I might try the fridge tomorrow. It adds moisture to the air so it should be regulated to prevent mold, I will use a dehumidifier with it.
Go buy a couple of the uv sun shade made for pop up canopy and cover each window, if you can from the outside better but if not still do it from the inside trust me this blocks the uv rays and keep the inside cooler. Once it cools down slightly open all windows have one box fan blowing in air and one box fan preferably in another room window exhausting the room air out so it circulates throughout the rooms. This is the most cost effective way to stay cool.
Be better putting the ice in a bucket of water and put feet in water to soak. Your whole body will cool down and maybe have a cup of iced tea to make you feel even better
I had a aluminum foil on my window for 15 years and it’s cooler now I move to a different place I can’t do that because my landlord won’t let me put on my window and it’s hot every summer
But icing doesn't seem safe. However I will be trying the emergency blanket trick and the Glycerine on the the shelves. I just figured the whole thing would be common sense, water and electricity don't mix well.
Im gonna place gallon containers with ice in a shallow bucket in front of and behind my fan and see which works best. I have the world's best dog, but i won't leave him unsupervised with that setup, even though it should be safer.
@@lalopez1221 it's a close call. I'd say ice bottle in front is a bit better, but I won't say it's cold air. But apparently, the condensation is acting like a dehumidifier. The more I do the ice in front of the fan thing, the less condensation forms. The air is getting less humid, and therefore more comfortable. The dog is more comfortable as well. I think. We'll see how that plays out tonight. Fingers crossed , prayers up, thermometers down.
Yeah, this is a loud of garbage. The only conditions in which this MIGHT cool a room is if you lived in an arid area with very low humidity. And even then, the effect would be minimal at best.
You Turkeys are Bad at this - First, The homemade Fan AC thing has been around alot longer than you think ... I was doing this back in the 1990s using two empty Ocean Spray bottles ( just don't put any vent holes at least 3 inches before the bottle cap) Secondly, you can use Bubble Wrap to insulate your windows (Do NOT pop the bubbles). It works much better while still allowing Ambient Light and some visibility. THINK when you Think.
If its a house what was built in 1870 with no insulation and its 110 degrees this method will not be cooling your house down at all. You will not be able to sleep with this either. And putting a blanket over yourself that is a pipe dream right there. Our air conditioner when it was new did this but right now its not heating like it use to. We either will be cleaning it out soon or buying a new one. Three digit weather this method won't work.
Go back to school. This method of cooling goes WAY BACK to ancient times although without electricity, fans were hand pumped. In the mid 1800's a Dr. Gorrie of Apalachicola, FL was handling an outbreak of Yellow Fever and used exactly this system to relieve the torment of patients with elevated temperatures.
I'm shocked you havr to tell adults that water (including condensation) and electricity dont mix. Are they candidates for 'The Darwin Awards' or auditioning for "Strange Ways People Die'?
Easier and less risky way: get a sheet pan and fill it with water. Put it in the freezer. Then set it on a table (with a cookie sheet and towel to catch condensation without damaging the table) and put a fan behind it to blow the cold air around the room. That way you’re not risking water and wiring getting in the same place.
@@yakzivz1104 I’ve done something like it in a small area and it does help a bit. Mostly I was pointing out that the whole water on an active fan was unnecessary and kind of risky when you can blow a fan over ice without connecting the two.
If you do this you will definitely end up in a cooler place: a coffin. . So yeah it works.
I put alfoil on windows to keep heat out done this for years much cooler environment and keeps room dark for shift workers. Works great
So do you just tape it down?
I did and I got raided for growing pot
@@digginggopherThat's a bummer.
@@miaporche2256 sure do
Bubble Wrap is Better - Just don't pop any of the bubbles
Common Sense tells me that when you put those ice cubes on the back of a van the moisture can get into the motor and cause problems water and electricity don't mix
Notice she left the lower part towards the cap without holes to catch the water and stop the fan before you drain the water keep kids away from it 😂
Electricity and water can be treacherous . I won't be trying this .
Water and electricity, now that's an electrocution waiting to happen. Back in the day, people would buy a large block of ice and put a large pan underneath it to catch the metling water with a fan blowing from behind. Much safer 😂😂😂
Freeze bottles / gallons of water. Rotate, refreeze, reuse.
Energy is still used in the process of freezing and the fan blowing. REALITY says your effort in back and forth freezing and re freezing and fan usage is MORE cost based on the wattage and amount of energy converted. This is why the 'SUPER COOLER' from walmart, that takes chilled water with ice and blows on it does not work to save money. The science in the conservation of energy does not make this a solution unless you dug out a hole in the ground and made a nuclear bunker in a closed system. 100% Fail.
Home ec teacher did ths with a 10" fan and a bowl of ice. Didn't work in a 25'×50' room.
Using mylar on windows to stop the sun coming in is VERY effective. I made a shade out of a cheap survival blanket. I could hand roll it up if I needed to. Dropped the west facing room by 20° just by blocking the sun.
It was a south facing room.
@@wendybutler1681It really doesn't matter if its north south east or west facing The sun comes in every window
@@brendabailey4319Well, it does matter. You get sunlight from every window, but the ones that get direct sun rays (more heat) for many hours throughout the day are the east and west facing windows/rooms.
Thank you
@@cristinaotero5439 Sun coming in any window is going to heat it up Direct sunlight will heat it up even more That's just common sense
Make sure 911 is on speed dial because this is Extremely Dangerous, especially with kids /animals!!
Not worth the RISK!!
I NEVER reuse plastic containers. For just this reason. They aren't meant for nuking leftovers, either.
I bought canning jars to use for a lot of my kitchen food storage.
A wet towel on top of fan works for me!😊
Water on top of an electric appliance? Very dangerous. How about hanging the towel in front of the fan and let it drip into a bucket or something.
I'm from Ethiopia. This is best technology for us. Thank you very much. We live longer now 🤣
The fan with the melting ice.... electrocution
The water cooler has been around for a long time, it works well but you have to keep in mind that the humidity is higher with it. Works good out west where the humidity is low.
Water and electricity don't mix😮😢
Shock wave waiting to happen
The idea of a Aircon is to remove the moisture in the said room.... on this method the moisture is still present, though it does cool the room, as soon as you turn off the fan, the room will warm up drasticly very quickly because of the humid air.
I keep my apartment Cool 🥶 by mopping the floors with ice cold water 💧!
That's interesting. Someone told me wetting the outside of my house with a hose helps it release heat as well.
People please don’t do this!!
And why🤔🤔🤔
@@manchaclaudiaangel8218Could Potentially Wet The Motor Of Your Fan Or An Open Wire Underneath The Fan If The Ice Melted, Which Can Cause Electrical Shock.
The first method should be titled… a fool proof way to burn down your house 😂😂😂
Try using emergency circuit breakers in your house if you don't have any, it may be helpful in many scenarios 😁
Do you realize how dangerous this is? I use a swamp cooler. It uses ice and it has refrigeration. I just use the ice but I might try the fridge tomorrow. It adds moisture to the air so it should be regulated to prevent mold, I will use a dehumidifier with it.
They sell moisture trappers at the dollar tree. It's late - I can't think of the real name. Im going to put one in each room.
Go buy a couple of the uv sun shade made for pop up canopy and cover each window, if you can from the outside better but if not still do it from the inside trust me this blocks the uv rays and keep the inside cooler. Once it cools down slightly open all windows have one box fan blowing in air and one box fan preferably in another room window exhausting the room air out so it circulates throughout the rooms. This is the most cost effective way to stay cool.
Tip:You'd get a cooler effect with a bigger fan.Also it would be easier to wire those plastic bottles in place
Be better putting the ice in a bucket of water and put feet in water to soak. Your whole body will cool down and maybe have a cup of iced tea to make you feel even better
Be careful what you put on windows because it can lock in heat and cause damage to them.
@popsugar0993.....not to mention some landlords would not allow this. My lease states curtains only.
I had a aluminum foil on my window for 15 years and it’s cooler now I move to a different place I can’t do that because my landlord won’t let me put on my window and it’s hot every summer
Great tips n ideas
Not with my cat at home. Nope!
I never gotten a container like that with icecream in it I’m going to be looking for it now when I go to the store
No matter what, I'd be afraid to do that. I love my family too much to chance it.
Water and electricity yeah, you'll be dead and you won't feel hot
But icing doesn't seem safe. However I will be trying the emergency blanket trick and the Glycerine on the the shelves. I just figured the whole thing would be common sense, water and electricity don't mix well.
Im gonna place gallon containers with ice in a shallow bucket in front of and behind my fan and see which works best.
I have the world's best dog, but i won't leave him unsupervised with that setup, even though it should be safer.
@@katrinab7657Please do follow up and let us know if and what worked best!
@@lalopez1221 it's a close call. I'd say ice bottle in front is a bit better, but I won't say it's cold air. But apparently, the condensation is acting like a dehumidifier. The more I do the ice in front of the fan thing, the less condensation forms. The air is getting less humid, and therefore more comfortable. The dog is more comfortable as well. I think.
We'll see how that plays out tonight. Fingers crossed , prayers up, thermometers down.
@@katrinab7657 🙏🤞
Yeah, this is a loud of garbage. The only conditions in which this MIGHT cool a room is if you lived in an arid area with very low humidity. And even then, the effect would be minimal at best.
The only hack.....is the person that actually thinks this works
Inch and a half from bottom. Got it
You Turkeys are Bad at this -
First, The homemade Fan AC thing has been around alot longer than you think ... I was doing this back in the 1990s using two empty Ocean Spray bottles ( just don't put any vent holes at least 3 inches before the bottle cap)
Secondly, you can use Bubble Wrap to insulate your windows (Do NOT pop the bubbles). It works much better while still allowing Ambient Light and some visibility.
THINK when you Think.
They used to do this back the days before the ac was invented mami
Very smart
If its a house what was built in 1870 with no insulation and its 110 degrees this method will not be cooling your house down at all. You will not be able to sleep with this either. And putting a blanket over yourself that is a pipe dream right there. Our air conditioner when it was new did this but right now its not heating like it use to. We either will be cleaning it out soon or buying a new one. Three digit weather this method won't work.
Go back to school. This method of cooling goes WAY BACK to ancient times although without electricity, fans were hand pumped. In the mid 1800's a Dr. Gorrie of Apalachicola, FL was handling an outbreak of Yellow Fever and used exactly this system to relieve the torment of patients with elevated temperatures.
I'd rather put a bowl of ice in front of the fan where it won't leak into the motor. 🤷
Yep, put a bucket in front of fan with a bag of ice in bucket.
Thank you.
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I'm shocked you havr to tell adults that water (including condensation) and electricity dont mix.
Are they candidates for 'The Darwin Awards' or auditioning for "Strange Ways People Die'?
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Doesn't freeze anything
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Easier and less risky way: get a sheet pan and fill it with water. Put it in the freezer. Then set it on a table (with a cookie sheet and towel to catch condensation without damaging the table) and put a fan behind it to blow the cold air around the room. That way you’re not risking water and wiring getting in the same place.
wait does this really work?? If it is 97 degrees outside, how much cooler will it make the house/room?
@@yakzivz1104 I’ve done something like it in a small area and it does help a bit. Mostly I was pointing out that the whole water on an active fan was unnecessary and kind of risky when you can blow a fan over ice without connecting the two.
You trying to kill us
that ac is bull crap,have tried it,and it don't work!!
Thanks for sharing because I was gonna try it
The ice one or window cover?
@@readg4fun the ice one
😂
Not worth the effort. Yep! Does not work.
Its a swamp cooler 😊
I agree...my luck my youngest would go to e.r.