DIY Chest Freezer Cold Plunge for $618.89

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Cost Breakdown:

Freezer: whatever you can get it for

inkbird $35
ozone $100.79
PVC $27.97
Pond Shield (3 kits) $187.14
Seam Epoxy $56.98
primer $28.13
foam for support $24.99
pump $18.49
filter housing $19.79
filter $8.06
rollers $20.94
containers $10.32
gloves $12.30
brushes $10.00
sand paper $8.99
paint stickers $1.98
net $12.87
cable glands $19.17
thermometer $8.99
suction cups $5.99

all misc items: $618.89

Cedar $102.96
pine 2x4 $22.72
hinges $16.00
gas struts $31.66

wood surround: $173.34

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[FitnessSheriff]

Tip 128: Don't get a freezer with a loud ass overheat alarm that goes off outside at 2am. When first filling, fill just a little water and cool (or freeze into ice cube), then add a little more water (that will melt that ice) - 4inches at a time...so freezer outside wall temps don't become scolding hot and set off the alarm. On my first XL 24sq FT freezer, I had to have a fan blowing 24/7 on compressor when freezer was turned on. Could fit 2 people in it. Smaller is better. If buying used - get seller to take photo of label on back, it will have date manufactured. I just saw on marketplace: "Like new!" - and manufactured in 2000. Most don't know the date is mixed into all the small print on back. Ask for them to 'take a photo of the model#" to trick them if needed.

[terrifictomm]

I enjoyed you saying, "Do this and not be a moron like me." Because I had just seen a clip from The Office(?) and the character says, "Whenever I wonder if I should do something, I ask myself, 'Would an idiot do that?' and if the answer is 'Yes' I don't do it." Good tip!

Thanks for the heads up!

[thanksthat]

Ive watched about 25 videos so far and yours is by far the best, thanks!!!! Much appreciated

[Trashczar]

You can also buy a fabric or plastic pond liner and cut it to the dimensions of your freezer. This is water tight and you can clean it whenever you empty the water. I did this and I also used JB WW for extra protection. The wifi Inkbird is awesome, you can monitor and change water temp from the app on your phone.

[Blkswan]

Lol entire time I was thinking about how easily you could get electrocuted!! Lol didnt even think of unplugging it! Such invaluable advise!! Thank you for the content btw!!!

[emd]

Wear. A. Respirator.
When painting sanding spraying using epoxy et cetera, protect your lungs.
Great work!!

[john]

Excellent advice. I'm glad that I had done all correctly prior to watching this. A chest freezer plunge is definitely the way to go - other options are worse and exorbitantly expensive.

[TheMarkscofield]

Great video. I'm about to make a cold plunge, I'm purchasing a chest freezer with temperature settings, so I don't have to worry about separate temperature controllers and don't have to worry about the water freezing over. Then I'm taking it to my local Line-X distributor who will be lightly sanding back the surface, silicon-ing the seams, and then covering it in Line-X. This does cost AUD$750 extra, but the seal on the unit should last for ever and is much safer, as it a) should never leak, and b) is a coating that doesn't conduct electricity. Still working on what to do buy way of filtration and hygiene, hence my watching this video. Side note, I just finished the video and I didn't think about additional support under the base of the freezer, good tip.

[jimmykrack]

Looks great! I considered a freezer but went the open plunge route. Next I'll get a filter system set up. Considering its summer now, ill use the water exchange to help water the lawn.

[brandoncheshire]

This is awesome! Thanks so much! I am looking into doing this so that I can have a cold plunge at my house and be able to be more consistent

[mattward]

I watched a lot of videos freezer ice bath convert this one this best

[johnhinton]

It’s the core that matters what is glued with some are designed for epoxy and solvent, and others is for latex. The ones that fall apart are for latex.

[markhall]

You can insulate the exterior/Lid of the freezer functionally w/o any problem... all the heat exits the freezer in the form of Hot Air.. blown out the side, which must not be restricted. Any external surface which get's hot because of the sun etc is a additional load on the freezer.

[spdrcr]

I normally have no desire to do a cold plunge, but after the heat index down here in Louisiana the past month, it would feel amazing after I mow my lawn!

[greenlion]

I bought a cheap rubber tub: filter with UV capable of 85 gallons and use hydrogen peroxide 3% (food grade). Water lasts a long, long time. I also skim it! Ice blocks have been good enough!

[SevieBallesterous]

i am so glad that I called by your channel, you have saved me plenty of heartache

[smartorder]

Thanks man! I was thinking to get a freezer and after watching this changed my mind. I am not going to get a freezer as I don't have enough space for it

[ThePupil]

Good idea with the thermal camera. ïll check my future freezer and what parts don't heat up, an'd i'll insulate those, (lid and bottom, as far as i can see)

[heloman]

You do not need self etching primers when using epoxy primer. Also, jbweld is filled epoxy, you could mix regular epoxy with a filler and fill the corners . I’d suggest making a nice radius, use a spoon or tongue depressor, . If you really want to over do it, you could even run a light fiberglass tape over the corner set in the filled epoxy, this is how some boats are built. Also, I’m sure the pond liner is good, but many epoxy paints could handle being submerged. Definitely though, if it’s not a catalyzed epoxy, or some urethane scould do it, it’s not going to hold up.

[orcunsarmis]

Thanks for amazing details, I feel lucky to come across your video. I got pretty much similar set as your, but I need your help to keeping my water clean. CCould you please share more details about your pump/filter system. I know it looks pretty straight forward, just make sure if I am doing all right. take care