DIY Cooler Livewell

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3 жыл бұрын

Super cheap. Super easy. Less than $40. Turn an old cooler into a portable livewell in 20 minutes.
Bilge Pump: rb.gy/mqzcev
Pump tubing kit: rb.gy/iujtfy
PVC:
-1/2" PVC Elbow
-1/2" x 2' PVC tubing
-3/4" to 1/2" PVC adaptor
-3/4" tubing to 3/4" threaded PVC adapter
-1/2" PVC cap
Other:
-1/2" and 3/4" stainless screws
-Marine silicone sealant
-PVC primer and glue
-Terminals (to adapt to battery)
Tools needed:
-Drill, screwdriver, saw

Пікірлер: 49

@testing123... 2 жыл бұрын

nice build... i like the pump inside like yours better

@adubclub 2 жыл бұрын

Making some adjustments this year. I need a discharge and fresh water suction option.

@hillbillyohio513 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine this set-up with a cooler on wheels, that would be awesome!

@adubclub 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it would!!!

@timbullard5848 3 жыл бұрын

Nice setup now I’m going to get started on me one thanks for the video

@adubclub 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Awesome, you’ll love it!!

@sunilramnath8972 Жыл бұрын

excellent. my only modification would be to put the bilge pump on the right hand side to prevent the kinking of the hose since that's the natural mounting side on the Pump. Since this will be used as a baitwell, I'd probably drill a hole all the way through the same side of the pump, pass the wires through and seal with silicone and then mount the battery pack on the outside of the cooler.

@adubclub Жыл бұрын

Great ideas!

@JJDaBossOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

How would you mount the battery?

@lannydecamp7460 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@adubclub Жыл бұрын

You bet!!

@roberthowe5315 Жыл бұрын

Not to bad drill a small hole in the top to run the wires through I would have just cut that hose short to get the bend out I'm OCD that way lol but hey great project and with a couple froze water bottles it will keep fish all day long

@adubclub Жыл бұрын

Agree. Thanks!!!

@whiskergetter1986 2 жыл бұрын

I would keep the cut off just so you can clear line if you get any trash in holes

@922crappiebbq8 2 жыл бұрын

I epoxied my pump in has base and replaceable pump with couple spares in case they change designs in future lol

@adubclub 2 жыл бұрын

great idea!

@gwrulzmylife 2 жыл бұрын

Should have run the wires through a drilled hole in side. Small rheostat with built in on/off switch

@adubclub 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I can still do that!

@kyle.daviss161 3 жыл бұрын

is it loud? me and my dad have been working on a 15 foot bomber for a while and need a live well. don’t want to disturb the fishing to much?

@adubclub 3 жыл бұрын

Loudest part is the water and that’s hardly noticeable at all with the lid closed. The fuller the more quiet but can leak water during rough lakes.

@jstorres486 2 жыл бұрын

Nice set up I’m going to gives this a go!! Thank u for the video.. how long would that battery run it for ? What size battery? Thank you

@adubclub 2 жыл бұрын

I used an 8 AH battery and it lasted for several hours. I am getting ready to make Livewell Cooler 2.0 to improve on the existing design.

@jstorres486 2 жыл бұрын

@@adubclub nice I got a 10ah I usually only go out 5-6 hours.. thank you

@soonerlegendspodcast 11 ай бұрын

How would this concept work for a shad tank if i choose to build this like you did

@adubclub 11 ай бұрын

The biggest change I would make is have the pump pull/push water out of the tank to change it. Kinda complicated though. You can use as is right here for shad. Just add ice.

@VinnyHotsauce 2 жыл бұрын

Is this better than using the AA or D battery style aerators?

@adubclub 2 жыл бұрын

You can keep multiple large fish alive versus just bait fish.

@chrisbarr5289 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. How many quart is your cooler?

@adubclub 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s 48 quarts.

@yakcatdrifter6820 2 жыл бұрын

Does this clean the water like a filtration system ?

@adubclub 2 жыл бұрын

unfortunately, no. that would require a separate unit.

@uberepicoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

How long does that small battery last on a full charge 🤔

@adubclub 2 жыл бұрын

Several hours. I have 2 in case it isn’t long enough.

@brianpettine8433 Ай бұрын

Does the / how long does bait stay alive without a filter?

@adubclub Ай бұрын

All day

@kito1san 3 жыл бұрын

How about instead of getting frustraed. Just shorten the block flexible hose to your likening.

@adubclub 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!!

@JasonGreen-kf8ld 4 ай бұрын

Hey man try pex pipe totally kicks pvc butt.

@JasonGreen-kf8ld 4 ай бұрын

Oh and try zip ties.

@adubclub 24 күн бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@scottballesteros8366 2 жыл бұрын

Don't cap end rather use pump to empty cooler when done

@adubclub 2 жыл бұрын

Yup

@TaylorRobinson93 2 жыл бұрын

Dude the pump heats the water lol pretty dumb

@adubclub 2 жыл бұрын