I invented this way to make my truck's A/C work more efficiently.
I noticed that the A/C lines were cold, next to the hot engine, which was in some cases warming the lines, making the A/C work much harder for the same amount of cooling.
So, I thought, how should I keep this from happening?
I'll insulate the A/C lines!
How to do it:
Supplies needed: (see pictures later on) (you might need more or less for your vehicle, but this was perfect for me)
6ft of small foam pipe insulation
40 4in cable ties (black)
(all this can be gotten for less than $10)
Tools needed:
Pliers (to pull the ties tight)
Wire cutters (to cut off the ends of the ties after they are tight)
Very sharp knife or blade (to cut the insulation)
Time needed:
About an hour
Simply cut the insulation to the right size and shape for each consecutive section of the A/C lines, and cinch the cable ties down over it to secure it in place. I found that some of the more difficult parts could be made much easier by cutting the insulation in half lengthwise and putting on each half of it at a time.
Now that I've done this, my A/C blows colder air, and I suspect that I get slightly better gas mileage, because the A/C compressor doesn't work as hard or as long. Given the benifits and the low cost, I suspect others might want to do the same, which is why I give a how-to.
The work in progress:
If you are uncertain about the supplies or the method involved, this picture should help, otherwise ask me for details.
The finished job:
And it doesn't even look (that) bad!
I noticed that the A/C lines were cold, next to the hot engine, which was in some cases warming the lines, making the A/C work much harder for the same amount of cooling.
So, I thought, how should I keep this from happening?
I'll insulate the A/C lines!
How to do it:
Supplies needed: (see pictures later on) (you might need more or less for your vehicle, but this was perfect for me)
6ft of small foam pipe insulation
40 4in cable ties (black)
(all this can be gotten for less than $10)
Tools needed:
Pliers (to pull the ties tight)
Wire cutters (to cut off the ends of the ties after they are tight)
Very sharp knife or blade (to cut the insulation)
Time needed:
About an hour
Simply cut the insulation to the right size and shape for each consecutive section of the A/C lines, and cinch the cable ties down over it to secure it in place. I found that some of the more difficult parts could be made much easier by cutting the insulation in half lengthwise and putting on each half of it at a time.
Now that I've done this, my A/C blows colder air, and I suspect that I get slightly better gas mileage, because the A/C compressor doesn't work as hard or as long. Given the benifits and the low cost, I suspect others might want to do the same, which is why I give a how-to.
The work in progress:
If you are uncertain about the supplies or the method involved, this picture should help, otherwise ask me for details.
The finished job:
And it doesn't even look (that) bad!
Although I hardly ever use my ac, duno why, I just roll the windows down.