During my time as a veterinary technician in Arizona, I encountered the serious issue of animals suffering from heat stroke when left out in the scorching desert sun. However, there was one man who came up with a brilliant solutionβa DIY air-conditioned dog bed for his aging Labrador Retriever. Thankfully, he decided to share his creation so that others could also provide a cool oasis for their furry family members in the sweltering heat!
The first step involved constructing a wooden frame with carefully cut holes for the PVC air inlet.
Next, he attached fans to the frame and powered them using an old computer power supply.
Here is an image of the complete frame with the fans in place.
To complete the cooling system, he fashioned a t-shaped duct around the frame.
In order to provide sturdy support for the dog, fabric was tightly stretched across the frame.
To use the bed, simply remove the covers from the t-shaped air ducts and insert frozen water bottles. When the bed is powered on, the duct covers act as vents, and the cool air passes over the bottles, providing a refreshing space for the dog.
