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Zeez · 02-24-2018, 09:27 PM

Summer is coming. After trying a portable air conditioner, and not being able to justify a mini split for a tent, I decided that an a/c box was the way to go. This has been done before and there are a couple of threads on it, but this project was an attempt at a clean slate.

This is a 12,000 btu window a/c that sits in basically a wooden tray. The tray is waterproofed with a can of HF truck bed liner and can have a drain installed if necessary. The top sits on top of the tray, enclosing the back of the a/c. Securing the top or tape sealing it does not seem to be necessary. Sitting on top are two 8" 870 cfm fans.

Today was the first trial run with all indications looking good. Air flow through the condenser seems to be adequate with the exhaust air warm but not hot once the a/c is stabilized in full cooling mode. Noise levels were very acceptable. More testing will be done with the ducting installed before cutting a hole in the side of the 5x9 Gorilla tent.

backdraft · 03-02-2018, 12:43 AM

I need to do this with my space as well. Do you set this on the wire rack or you going to hang the unit?

Zeez · 03-02-2018, 03:05 AM

Stays on the rack. There are now a couple of 4x4s under the ac to distribute the weight and lift it up some. Hope to hook up the ew 8" ducting soon.

Hookah79 · 03-03-2018, 02:08 AM

Is this feasible on a 24k window unit?Are those an intake and exhaust fans?Are they on all the time or do they turn on whenever the cold air kicks on???.

02-24-2018, 09:27 PM	#1
Zeez Going Deep Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 722	A/C Box 2018 Summer is coming. After trying a portable air conditioner, and not being able to justify a mini split for a tent, I decided that an a/c box was the way to go. This has been done before and there are a couple of threads on it, but this project was an attempt at a clean slate. This is a 12,000 btu window a/c that sits in basically a wooden tray. The tray is waterproofed with a can of HF truck bed liner and can have a drain installed if necessary. The top sits on top of the tray, enclosing the back of the a/c. Securing the top or tape sealing it does not seem to be necessary. Sitting on top are two 8" 870 cfm fans. Today was the first trial run with all indications looking good. Air flow through the condenser seems to be adequate with the exhaust air warm but not hot once the a/c is stabilized in full cooling mode. Noise levels were very acceptable. More testing will be done with the ducting installed before cutting a hole in the side of the 5x9 Gorilla tent. Last edited by Zeez; 03-01-2018 at 03:49 AM..
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03-02-2018, 12:43 AM	#2
backdraft Newbie Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1	I need to do this with my space as well. Do you set this on the wire rack or you going to hang the unit?
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03-02-2018, 03:05 AM	#3
Zeez Going Deep Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 722	Stays on the rack. There are now a couple of 4x4s under the ac to distribute the weight and lift it up some. Hope to hook up the ew 8" ducting soon.
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03-03-2018, 02:08 AM	#4
Hookah79 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 178	Is this feasible on a 24k window unit?Are those an intake and exhaust fans?Are they on all the time or do they turn on whenever the cold air kicks on???.
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