A/C Condenser Cooler

[MuddFlapp]

Here's my idea: Install a catch bucket (maybe an window washer bottle) under the evaporator drain to catch the water that usually runs out onto the ground. To that attach a window washer pump and hose that leads to a PVC pipe placed on top of the A/C condenser. The pipe will be like a manifold that has several spray nozzles in it pointing down onto the Condenser. When you get into your truck on a hot summer day and want a faster cab cool down, push the button to spray some of the collected water onto the condenser to give it a little help cooling down the cab.



Is this a great idea of what? Been done? Anyone wana through in with me and become milionares?Oo.

 

[Hoefler]

The problem I see with it, the A/C will filter out dust and other small airborne particles. The dirt and dust that will collect in you collection container will plug your sprayers and pump.

 

[MuddFlapp]

Good point, easy enough to add an inline filter somwhere in front of the sprayers. But what do you think about the idea? Will it work? Will it actually lhelp?

 

[WDixon27]

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way more effective, runs on low speed with compressor high with switch on dash, works great

 

[MuddFlapp]

I would really like to know more. What kind of fan? how'd you mount it? Details, Please.

 

[surfbeetle]

Here's another option

Hayden - Radiator Mist System

 

[WDixon27]

mid 80s to early 90s mercedes bosch fan, the brackets are simple steel angle going to existing holes/studs, relay is big 2 pole fan relay wired into compressor signal to send power to fan through a resistor for low speed, other half of relay is straight power for high speed at the flip of a switch for when its really hot or i am going to be idling for a while

resistor location for airflow

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had to shim the grill slightly but not really visible

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another shot of mounting, can't remember what i did on bottom as its been a while since i did this mod

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pretty much any fan you can fit behind the grill will work but i like this one as they are quiet, large and long lasting, they put them on a ton of different cars too, just about every benz for 10 years had one of these

 

[MuddFlapp]

Here's another option

Hayden - Radiator Mist System

Well there you go, it's been done and for a mere $61. Like my brother says "If you can think of it, it's been done".



Thanks for the input.