Published On Aug 26, 2023
Is your cooler rusting or even leaking? Fix it for less than $100 instead of replacing at 10 times the cost! Easy DIY project restores and revives your cooler!
It might be tempting to ignore an evaporative cooler that has peeling or flaking paint, but the water pan will soon begin to rust and corrode. Repair it before a leaking swamp cooler can cause damage to your roof or siding.
In this video:
00:00 Intro
01:26 Pan Preparation
02:16 Apply Paint
03:12 Apply Patch & Seal Tape
04:00 Apply Rubberized Coating
05:57 Optional Tune-Ups
Links to some of the products used in this video:
Gorilla Waterproof Patch & Seal Tape: https://amzn.to/47IH5Rz
Flex Seal Liquid Rubber Sealant Coating: https://amzn.to/47IGVtr
Spray Paint for inside the cooler: https://amzn.to/3KY9c5v
Dial Manufacturing Cooler spray paint for outside: https://amzn.to/3sB0Da4
Motor / Fan V-belt: https://amzn.to/45q1Q2M (measure yours first)
Aspen Cooler Pads: Stupidly expensive online - try a local hardware store
Tools used in this video:
HOTO Cordless Pressure Washer: https://amzn.to/3YSUB0B
Kobalt Cordless Oscillating Multitool: https://amzn.to/3QQiAvC
Disposable Chip Brushes: https://amzn.to/44H2ojL
Wire Brush: https://amzn.to/45Ina3k
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Intro music by monkeyman535, https://freesound.org/s/466981/
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