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Introduction: Portable Evaporative Cooler (swamp Cooler)
https://content.instructables.com/F8...AwNzo1MTo0Ny4wIn areas with low humidity, regular air conditioners don't work very well. A simpler solution uses water evaporation to cool and humidify air. These are called evaporative coolers or swamp coolers and are used in homes all over the Southwest U.S. Air is pulled by a fan across a wet pad, which lowers the air temperature by 20-30 degrees, and provides much needed humidity as well.
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We attend a week-long festival in the remote Nevada desert, where daytime temperatures climb well over 100 degrees F.In this situation, it is necessary to be completely 'off the grid', self contained, and self reliant. In order to remain comfortable, we made portable swamp coolers out of common materials, powered by solar panels, to cool our enclosed living spaces. They have also been used at home in more permanent installations to cool greenhouses. Additionally, they could provide temperature regulation to desert homes where electrical power is not available.
Step 1: Materials
36-44 gallon heavy duty trash can with lid
Evaporative cooler pad x 12 feet x 29 inches
Hardware cloth or chicken wire x 6 feet x 24 inches
Submersible 12 volt bilge pump x 1
1/2 inch irrigation tubing x 10 feet
1/2 inch T-connector for irrigation x 1
Automobile radiator fan or solar fan x 1
16 inch diameter HVAC tubing
Large drain pan
U-bolts x 3
Solar panel and deep cycle battery
Step 2: Examples of Materials
https://content.instructables.com/FA...AxNTowMzozOC4wWith the exception of the fan (and solar panel if you use one), most everything can be found at a Big Box Hardware-type store (Lowes, Home Depot, etc). Much of it can be scrounged for free, as well, if you are patient and resourceful.
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Step 3: Assembly
https://content.instructables.com/FQ...AwNzoyMzoxMy4wFirst you need to make a way for the air to pass thru wet padding:
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Cut 2.5 inch diameter holes in sides of garbage can. A drill bit made for cutting doorknob holes works perfectly. Leave the lower 10 inches of the garbage can intact, without holes. Line the inside of garbage can with blue evaporative cooler padding x two layers. Keep it in place with hardware cloth or chicken wire on the inside. Keep that in place with the U-bolts drilled thru the garbage can sides. Now you have a garbage can with ventilation holes, lined with evaporative cooler pads which are kept in place with hardware cloth wire.
Now you make a dripper to keep the padding moist:
Make a circle with the 1/2 inch diameter irrigation pipe; join with a 1/2 inch T-piece. Drill very small holes about every 2 inches in bottom side of circle for water to drip from. (If you want to get really fancy, you can insert drip irrigation emitters in the holes, which will give you a known gal/hour drip rate. )
Now we need to get the water up to the top of the pads:
Place 12 volt submersible pump in bottom of garbage can. Connect the pump to the drip ring with 1/2 inch tubing. Feed wiring thru one of the holes so you can connect to battery power later
Next, we need a fan at the top, which will suck air in, thru the holes in the sides of the garbage can, thru the evaporative cooler padding, and out the top into the HVAC tubing which will deliver cool, humidified air to the location of your choice:
Cut out a circle in top of garbage can lid and mount fan.Make sure it blows upwards! Used auto radiator fans are cheap, blow lots of air, but use a LOT of amps. So we eventually bought a solar-type fan for about $200 that runs forever on a 45 watt solar panel hooked to a deep cycle 12 volt battery. An auto radiator fan will use more juice than this system puts out, and only runs about 20 hours before draining the battery faster than the solar panel can charge it. However, if you have enough solar panels, the auto fans REALLY put out lots of cool air, compared to just a breeze from the solar-type fan.
Wire it up! Soldering connections is a good idea, but you may want to make the wires to the top lid/fan/HVAC tubing component unpluggable so they can be removed for easier packing for transport. I also installed a switch to cut off the pump in the cool morning hours and just have a fan. It gets too cold, otherwise!
The entire unit will need to sit in a catchment basin, to collect water that drips out from the sides (this dripping is inevitable). Big black tubs from a garden center work well. you may need to drill holes in the bottom of the garbage can to allow this water to percolate back inside to the pump.
Step 4: Where Stuff Goes
https://content.instructables.com/FR...AxNDo1Nzo0NC4wFirst photo shows completed body without top.The next three views are looking down into the cooler, showing the pump and drip tubing. Next is a view of the top with fan installed. Then, a view of the whole thing put together, and one of it in use. Solar panel is not in view.
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Step 5: Running It
https://content.instructables.com/FE...AxNTowMzo1NC4wYou'll need about 6 gallons to fill it and wet the pads. Afterwards, uses about 2 gallons/hour, depending on the humidity and temperature. More holes in the drip ring may lead to more water usage. And that's why the emitters might help decrease water use. For home/permanent use, install a toilet float valve hooked up to a permanent pressurized water source.
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Step 6: Swamp Cooler in Action in the Nevada Desert
https://content.instructables.com/FU...AxNTowMzozMi4wThe camper is called a Flip-pac, the sleeping area is over the cab of the truck. The swamp cooler HVAC tubing is directed to our sleeping area. The solar panel (it is pretty dusty, here) keeps the deep cycle 12 volt battery charged. The battery provides a consistent flow of electricity to the swamp cooler pump and fan. By the way, the green structure behind the truck is our fancy shower.
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The kidneys are among the most important organs in the human body. The kidneys help to detox and filter impurities from the blood, pulling waste products out and regulating fluid balance. They shunt unnecessary nutrients, excess water, and toxins to the bladder for elimination as urine. Kidney stones form when the kidneys are not able to process and excrete waste, excess minerals, and toxins and crystals of unprocessed minerals begin to develop. Kidney stones, if they’re large enough, may cause tearing and pain, some even block urine flow.[1]
The following are some simple natural remedies that may help soothe the discomfort of kidney stones and speed up the body’s natural healing processes.
10 Natural Remedies for Kidney Stones
1. Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, and Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
The combination of lemon juice, olive oil, and raw apple cider vinegar is one of my favorites and, in my opinion, one of the most effective remedies for kidney stones and the discomfort they cause. At the first symptom of stone pain, mix 2 ounces of organic olive oil with 2 ounces of organic lemon juice.[2]
Drink it straight and follow with a 12-ounce glass of purified water. Wait 30 minutes. Then, squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon into 12 ounces of purified water, add one tablespoon of organic raw apple cider vinegar and drink. Repeat the lemon juice, water and apple cider vinegar recipe every hour until symptoms improve.
2. Uva Ursi
Uva ursi is a common folk remedy for kidney stones. Not only will it help discourage infection in the kidneys, but it may also help reduce discomfort and cleanse the urinary tract. According to some, 500mg three times a day is recommended for kidney stones.[3]
3. Dandelion Root
Organic dandelion root is a tool to cleanse the kidneys and support normal kidney function.[4] Taking up to 500 mg twice a day may be beneficial.
4. Kidney Beans
The shape of this bean may remind you of it's healing potential. Kidney beans are an excellent source of magnesium, which helps reduce symptoms associated with kidney stones.[5] Traditionally the pods were used as a medicinal tonic.[6]
Try removing the beans from inside the pods, and then boil the pods in purified hot water for six hours. This liquid can be strained through cheese cloth, cooled and taken throughout the day for one day to ease kidney stone pain.
5. Horsetail
Horsetail tea is an effective, natural diuretic that helps you flush excess water and uric acid from your kidneys.[7] Drink up to 3-4 cups of horsetail tea daily or take 2 grams of the herb in capsule form daily.
6. Pomegranate Juice
We've all heard that pomegranates have many health benefits. But, more specifically, the seeds and juice of pomegranates can be considered another natural remedy for kidney stones.[8] This may be related to their sour nature and astringent properties. I prefer to eat organic pomegranates and drink freshly-squeezed pomegranate juice.
7. Magnesium
Studies show that people with recurrent kidney stones who took magnesium supplements showed significant improvement in symptoms.[9] Magnesium orotate is one of the best sources of magnesium.[5]
8. Organic Celery
Celery in vegetable form and celery seeds are great urine-promoters and kidney tonics. Regular use of celery seed as a spice or a tea may discourage kidney stone formation.[6]
9. Basil
Basil tea supports the kidneys and can be taken throughout the day for proper fluid, mineral, and uric acid balance.[10] If you have kidney stones, try taking one teaspoon each of basil juice with raw honey daily for up to six months. Some believe that folk remedies with pure basil juice can help induce stone expulsion from the urinary tract.
10. Change in Diet
Unhealthy food is a primary cause of kidney stones. Cut down on the amount of soda and energy drinks you consume.[11] Avoid processed food and alcoholic beverages. Add more fibrous fruits and veggies to your diet, especially those listed above.[5]
11. Bonus! Inversion Table
It sounds odd, but some research suggests using an inversion table can help pass stone fragments after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, in short, is when a targeted shock wave is sent through the body to break up stones. It seems that inversion therapy helps the body pass the broken stones.[12]
I also recommend reading the book "The Green Body Cleanse" to learn how to select foods that support kidney health.
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This house / cabin was built for under 5000 dollars and even tho it was a few years ago, the price of wood etc hasn’t really risen that much.
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It is a great website that I think you all will love and you can really get a grasp how awesome this could be for someone who is looking to build a house for cheap and be off the grid and no bills to pay.
This would make a perfect bug out location or a nice weekend retreat or if you really want to make the move to completely go debt free and live off the grid, this article will be your stepping stone. If you actually do, please head on over to our Facebook page and post photos.
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One of the best ways to test your prepping skills is by going camping to use all the emergency preparedness skills you have been working so hard to build. Fire starting, cooking over a campfire, wild food foraging, map reading, purifying water, lash a tripod together, set up a shelter, fishing, tying knots, tracking animals and hiking. With dedication and practice, self-reliance skills can become second nature.
My absolute favorite camping/survival book is “Camping & Wilderness Survival, 2nd: The Ultimate Outdoors Book” which I take on every camping trips so I can test tips from the book.
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