DIY Fish Live well low budget high return on value Coleman cooler Conversion

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  • Опубликовано: 11 июн 2019
  • How I converted my Coleman cooler into a live well for fish.
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    / @michaelsbackyardmarina
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  • @gregoryjamesaustin
    @gregoryjamesaustin 5 лет назад +3

    I did something similar with an igloo 70 cooler. But I used an aquarium aerator with a long hose and large air stone about 6 inches round. The cooler was drilled to run the air line.
    I plugged it into an inverter connected to one of my trolling motor batteries. The inverter is in my glove box and the pump has a long deck screw mounted along the passenger console so it hangs suspended. Super quiet and works great. The inverter plugs into a 12 volt socket with battery clips. To turn on or off I just connect the positive lead. The cooler is big enough to lay in a 5 gallon bucket to fill and empty.

  • @bigDbigDbigD
    @bigDbigDbigD Год назад +1

    Finally someone using am interior bulge pump rather than and exterior Mount aeration pump!

  • @stanlande3753
    @stanlande3753 3 года назад

    Glad I checked in tonite. I needed to make a livewell and your idea is ingenious. Thank you!

  • @ricklad129
    @ricklad129 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for posting the video, I might have to make one for my boat,I like your idea of puting a valve for emptying out

  • @carnivorebackwoods
    @carnivorebackwoods 3 года назад +5

    Great video! Spray foam the lid and it will help keep things cooler. Ice chest are only insulated on the bottoms and sides, the lid is just hollow plastic. You just drill a couple holes on the under side and fill it with construction foam. There's some video on RUclips that show how it's done.

  • @horse-n-heeler
    @horse-n-heeler 2 года назад +1

    If you put newspaper in the cooler when it’s dry they don’t smell! Great video! Going to build one! Thanks

  • @markjenkins1217
    @markjenkins1217 5 лет назад +3

    Regards for sharing this great video.

  • @danieljohnson327
    @danieljohnson327 5 лет назад

    simple effective. I like that valve to drain out. I wonder if I put ice and water only would that keep colder

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  5 лет назад +1

      When the ice is in a larger chunk like frozen it an bottle it tends to last longer. I purchase less ice these days.

  • @danmanley649
    @danmanley649 4 года назад +1

    very nice job, although it would never work for shrimp when fishing salt water. I had to put my pump on the outside of the cooler because the pump heated the water and killed the shrimp. Looks like it will work well through. dan

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  4 года назад

      I use mine for the fish I catch, not the bait I catch fish with. Thank you for watching.

  • @alvinwine5665
    @alvinwine5665 4 года назад +4

    I found out a frabill air pump works so quiet I have to check to see if it's on , and that suprised me.

  • @chuckguerin8141
    @chuckguerin8141 3 года назад

    Built like a boss. Looked like nfun, and functional. Thanks!

  • @joerubenzer6085
    @joerubenzer6085 26 дней назад

    Thank you I'll be building one soon love the design

  • @debbieatherton2681
    @debbieatherton2681 2 года назад

    I LIKE THIS. Could you also have this slid to one side of the boat and have a water pump hooked up and have it fill the tank and add another hole where the drain is at the bottom and put a pipe there and during the day just pump out and replace the water. You could disconnect the hoses on the outside (both sides) if you ever wanted to replace cooler ???? YOUR THOUGHTS

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  2 года назад

      not a bad idea. The less hoses and loose items I have to deal with the better for me.

  • @larryclark4297
    @larryclark4297 3 года назад

    In Florida we ice our fish as soon as we catch them make some much easier to clean

  • @Mlee1936646
    @Mlee1936646 3 года назад

    Awesome u tough me something with the red valve us it as an adjuster for the Air raider

  • @allensnook7760
    @allensnook7760 Год назад

    Another cool addition would be a timer that as long as power is provided could turn on auto every 20 minutes or so between plug n pump that way u save even more battery.and i saw on bass master he had a coleman cooler that even had an flip lid on cooler lid so u only had to open small hatch instead of whole big lid that would be perfect.then just plug on hose with fitting to fit ur end pipe to empty cooler with that pump.better than most inboard livewells no holes in an expensive boat.i like that idea.snooky pa.

  • @jayl5978
    @jayl5978 3 года назад

    Nice idea can you post a parts list

  • @patty2wheels
    @patty2wheels 7 месяцев назад

    Do you use the aerator along with the pump? Or just the pump? I just built one exactly like this to transfer bluegill to my pond

  • @aidanmurray11
    @aidanmurray11 3 года назад +1

    Great video, I’d love to hear an update on how well this works. How long does it keeps the fish alive?

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  3 года назад +2

      I have kept several 17" large mouths and blues gills in there for 6 hours with no issue.

    • @chuckstith838
      @chuckstith838 3 года назад

      As long as you aireate and keep it from getting too hot it's an aquarium.

  • @soonerlegendspodcast
    @soonerlegendspodcast Год назад

    Can this exact setup be used as a shad or live bait tank? This is the cheapest good budget build ive found on this subject

  • @yoshioflores6118
    @yoshioflores6118 3 года назад +1

    Nice work

  • @carloscespedes9387
    @carloscespedes9387 3 года назад

    Love your idea. What size cooler did you use ? Thanks

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  3 года назад +1

      Well I would say buy one big enough your fish you plan on catching can swim in it. This I think was a 48 quart maybe

  • @georgekantstandu4501
    @georgekantstandu4501 5 месяцев назад

    Great sound effects, you sound just like mine hahahaha

  • @FranksDIY
    @FranksDIY 2 года назад

    great little build. Before I commit to building one myself is it worth having a live well if you don't compete ?

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  2 года назад +1

      if all you do is catch and release, then don't waste the time or money.

  • @Kevin-vh4tv
    @Kevin-vh4tv Год назад

    Alot of haters in the comment section as always. If they could do it better they wouldn't be watching your video. Yeah things can be done in different ways, but your way works the way you wanted it to. I think you did a great job on this project. As well as the evinrude/johnson outboard videos and the herritage revolver with the weaver rail is pretty damn sweet. Keep up the good work sir. I'll be watching.

  • @gregnuttall3637
    @gregnuttall3637 3 года назад +1

    Good video, I liked it. Only question I have is , how are you going to get water in the cooler,. With a 5gal bucket or pumping it out of the lake.

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  3 года назад +1

      I just use a pitcher and it fills up really quick with that.

    • @Snake-Acers
      @Snake-Acers 3 года назад

      @@Michaelsbackyardmarina you could use an extra hose and just remove the pump from the tank and hold it under the water.

  • @milehigh3054
    @milehigh3054 4 года назад

    Nice build.. I'm still trying to figure out how to fill and drain that thing without moving the cooler. Draining looks easy but filling it looks to be a different story. Hmmmm

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  4 года назад +1

      I just purchased a plastic pitcher and it on takes a few scoops to fill it up.

    • @milehigh3054
      @milehigh3054 4 года назад

      @@Michaelsbackyardmarina yeah that's true. Lol couldn't take that long. Lol thanks for the reply. Fish on!

    • @Kevin-vh4tv
      @Kevin-vh4tv Год назад

      On the water and can't figure out how to fill it with water.... Duh you stop by the store on your way to the water and buy a case of bottled water and pour em in until full. Then if there's any left you will have something to drink. Keep the bottles though so when you done you can fill them back up with the water in the live well and use them again next time.

  • @geraldqualls1369
    @geraldqualls1369 3 года назад

    Where did you get the 12 volt airerater with the bubble disk? I have some that run on D cell batterys. Tkx for the video

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  3 года назад

      I just got it at the local sports store.

    • @geraldqualls1369
      @geraldqualls1369 3 года назад

      @@Michaelsbackyardmarina do you remember what the name of it was ? It was 12 volt and plugged into DC outlet correct? Sorry to bother you with details. Tku

  • @chuckspires-hl8md
    @chuckspires-hl8md 19 дней назад

    Five years on how did it work? Are you still using? Have you replaced or made improvements since?

  • @gregnuttall3637
    @gregnuttall3637 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing

  • @09ironman1
    @09ironman1 Год назад

    Nice video

  • @peternohlmans4588
    @peternohlmans4588 3 года назад +1

    hi you need some blue or green led lights good stuff mate

  • @armondoroman2862
    @armondoroman2862 Год назад

    Cool my is fishing too

  • @joshfeister6566
    @joshfeister6566 4 года назад

    Use alot of battery running non stop with the bilge pumps

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  4 года назад +2

      I run mine off of my battery set up for my 24 volt trolling motor. Runs all day with no issues while trolling all day.

  • @armondoroman2862
    @armondoroman2862 Год назад

    Men that awesome that's what I'm gonna do

  • @rickhaberland9183
    @rickhaberland9183 4 года назад +2

    YOU NEVER MENTIONED WHAT THAT CLEAR HOSE IS FOR THAT RUNS INTO YOUR BOX AND IS ATTACHED TO SOMETHING YELLOW ON THE BOTTOM?

    • @michaelporrazzo1180
      @michaelporrazzo1180 3 года назад

      for a aerator

    • @tone-np2mf
      @tone-np2mf 2 года назад +1

      @@michaelporrazzo1180 i must of missed how to install the aerator on the video..

  • @stevrashid8242
    @stevrashid8242 4 года назад +1

    untidy construction, if you keep the lid closed with bait in it, they will consume the oxygen, so with no airflow your bait will suffercate so you will have to use your air pump as well

    • @boatingman11
      @boatingman11 4 года назад

      This is exactly the comment I came to make.

    • @jimmiller4951
      @jimmiller4951 3 года назад +1

      He has an air stone in it maybe you should pay attention more and criticize less.

    • @rbarnes777
      @rbarnes777 3 года назад +1

      I leave 3-4 dzn minnows in a medium sized cooler for up to a month with no aerator and with the lid tightly closed in my garage, no suffocation issues. I only change the water once a week.

  • @shawndarling1980
    @shawndarling1980 Год назад

    Could I use a aquarium pump and stones

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  Год назад

      Remember, you boat is most likely only 12volts and aquarium pumps for fish tanks are 110volts

  • @YKnotFishing
    @YKnotFishing 2 года назад

    Are you from emerald isle? i noticed the license plate on your cooler.

  • @boettgg1275
    @boettgg1275 4 года назад +4

    I would never have drilled but rather have roughened the surface locally and used a twin pack epoxy.

    • @billbriscoe9414
      @billbriscoe9414 4 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/akyyg9R0E3o/видео.html

  • @gw2man35
    @gw2man35 4 года назад +2

    Actually using solder has a higher chance of breaking and failing since it’s a stiff metal connection. That’s why they make marine butt connectors

  • @PhatNguyen-km4up
    @PhatNguyen-km4up 4 года назад

    HI SIR I HOPE I CAN HAVE ONE LOOKINH GOOD

  • @terryshanholtzer7785
    @terryshanholtzer7785 3 года назад +1

    Too much yapping before starting, but I like it.

  • @10kjigs15
    @10kjigs15 4 года назад

    but how long does it keep bait alive?

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  4 года назад

      Bait,,,,, I put fish in it that I catch and they last all day

    • @10kjigs15
      @10kjigs15 4 года назад

      @@Michaelsbackyardmarina Okay, ya i just finished building mine identical to yours and i'm testing it this weekend cuz i'm trying to get it so they'll stay alive throughout the week

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  4 года назад

      make sure you keep them cool. keep some ice or better yet some frozen bottles of water. The ice will last longer

  • @chrisfeleciano-ws1ze
    @chrisfeleciano-ws1ze 4 года назад

    Cabelas sells a kit just like that for like $30 and no labor..

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  4 года назад +3

      that's cool. no labor you say. It installs itself?

    • @chrisfeleciano-ws1ze
      @chrisfeleciano-ws1ze 4 года назад +3

      @@Michaelsbackyardmarina Check it out I bought one and the kit has everything you need with suction cops for the tubing etc. and the pump I screwed down but it took me five minutes to have it done and the wiring comes with clamps to clip on your battery making it an easy installation. I still like what you have done but when I said no labor you most think not everyone has a Soldering gun or shrink tubing etc..or even a drill at that.. I didn't have to screw down my pump I choose too just FYI but what you did was great...

  • @jackle8636
    @jackle8636 2 года назад

    Helo DIY i would likle to buy one of your portable fish tank are you sale ?

  • @JJ-cq9hg
    @JJ-cq9hg 4 года назад

    What’s the name of that pump so I can buy one ?

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  4 года назад +1

      It is just a standard bilge pump you use on a boat. I got it at walmart.

  • @lazybonzes24
    @lazybonzes24 2 года назад

    Wow this should of been a four min video , Max.

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  2 года назад

      Wow, thanks for watching

    • @Kevin-vh4tv
      @Kevin-vh4tv Год назад

      RUclips has a function that allows you to skip ahead, or even change the playback speed in the settings. Since you are impatient with no attention for detail.

    • @lazybonzes24
      @lazybonzes24 Год назад

      Actually I was being nice, one min would of been plenty.

  • @seanvan6377
    @seanvan6377 4 дня назад

    what about water exchanges ? seems like a waste of time

  • @rticul8862
    @rticul8862 2 года назад

    I cant believe you did all of that and didn't show it working lol

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  2 года назад

      yes I did.

    • @rticul8862
      @rticul8862 2 года назад

      @RMD Creations You did??? I just looked again and don't see testing it after it's done.

  • @martykroenecke4273
    @martykroenecke4273 4 года назад

    Kind of scary when someone uses tin snips for wire cutters!

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  4 года назад +2

      scary or resourceful.....LOL

    • @wasabivan79
      @wasabivan79 4 года назад

      I’m an electrician. I always tell my guys, “improvise, adapt and overcome! 🤙

    • @jimmiller4951
      @jimmiller4951 3 года назад

      If that's all you got from this good video maybe you should check yourself. Oh , I use my teeth !

  • @joshfeister6566
    @joshfeister6566 4 года назад +1

    Fish slime and other crap will clog those holes.. pain in the butt really .. they work yes but ..

    • @Michaelsbackyardmarina
      @Michaelsbackyardmarina  4 года назад +1

      cover the pump with fish filter material or any kind of disposable filter material and your pump and pipes will run clean.