Cold Plunge out of a broken 40yr old Freezer

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[@yothomasbarnes]

Dude. Just wanna say how much my boys and I enjoy watching your builds. Seems like a lot of fun, and the end result is always impressive. My 4 year old pulls his sleeves up and pretends to be “building man” the whole time we’re watching. Keep up the great work 🙌🏻😎☀️

[@neilgettig2877]

Not sure how many people want an ice bath, but a hot tub/ soaking tub would be awesome😊!

[@ThelifeofKingfish]

Check with your local pool and spa supply dealer. There is a easy non-chlorine solution to keep your water clear.

[@ThorMaxx]

Freezer aside, if it was me, I would’ve put in the pump hole higher up to suck up the warmer water and take it down to the chiller and not be beside the output.

[@curteye406]

I just bought a freezer and used for the same purpose. But I also used the built in chiller 🤷‍♂️ then siliconed the seams inside the chest. Works great, why spend the extra to buy a separate chiller?

[@jacob_trowbridge]

Likely because he punctured the cooling tubes my guess is it worked before he drilled holes into it. 175$ for a 40 year old freezer is expensive for sure youtubers like to lie and click bait for views. I don’t know what to believe tbh

[@tumuskurns]

I did that too, I followed John Richters instructions for waterproofing (non-toxic epoxy) and my plunge has been going strong for a couple years.

[@TheDankFarmer]

@@jacob_trowbridge What, exactly, was the clickbait? And what does "dont know what to believe" mean? He said how much he paid for it, he showed himself drilling through the refrigerant lines.. What, exactly, do you think he is hiding for you to not believe this video?

[@KDlGG]

@@jacob_trowbridgehe’s not as smart as yall give him credit for. I absolutely believe he paid 175 for it, wouldn’t be the first time someone scammed him and he smiled happily

[@RyanEdwardsCrewe]

You may want to make sure your hosing and fittings are Ozone resistant, or you’ll end up with cracks and leaks sooner than later.

[@jimsandall2073]

You paid $175 for that old freezer and you didn't need it to work? Boy they saw you coming. It's worth $50 at best

[@saljablo2767]

Yea you’re basically taking away their garbage AND paying them. That thing should’ve been curb alerted

[@hashimaltabtabaee1696]

Did you pay for it? Nah, move on foo. Or just sit back, relax and enjoy what he does.

[@schluetter944]

Look at his house, you think he cares that much?

[@davidbeiler]

haha!

[@jaketay6136]

Regardless of what others are saying I think you did a fantastic job! It’s a realistic way to build something you have a passion for and that will last. Good job man, keep doing what you do! Also side note, I think throwing in a little automotive restoration wouldn’t hurt, delve into something you’re not familiar with(or are familiar with) and just keep the same style of video you do.

[@t-bone4032]

How much overspray cleanup did you have to do?

[@JohnPickeringjrpick]

Watching that overspray blow towards the furniture and TV gave me anxiety lol

[@rdougherty137]

Love that you took the time to solder the wires but invest in some environmental splices so much more efficient.

[@joelizak6772]

Awesome! I love this aspect of building things that support your health and hobbies that you have been showing! But the funniest thing you said throughout the whole video was that your wife will try this cold plunge! No need for a video, but if she even steps foot near that thing, maybe just mention it in one of your next videos! Ha ha ha! Thanks, Mr. Build-It for all the great entertainment and for a future idea, I’ve seen people build home gyms (squat rack, pull up bar, bench press), out of wood and building supplies so maybe that’s a direction you can go in?

[@RichardBauer_]

Those little suction feet work much better when they are submerged in water. Too late now but you know for next time. Perfect timing on the video as I am wanting to build this out soon!

[@mattbrown1463]

Careful with those aquarium pumps and filters. Common issue is they may eventually start leaking voltage into the water.

[@OtikaOtikaOtika]

You turn them on when you are not inside.

[@thombaz]

Yeah, they need to be turned off even if you put your hand in the aquarium.

[@steventinsley5460]

Now its a sunday!!👏🏼🇺🇸

[@michaelmayfield4618]

Great idea to used a freezer

[@brianingram6770]

Nice way to 10x the cost!

[@nickholicek5694]

How have you been liking the cold plunge since you got it all set up? I did something similar and have been noticing the FlexSeal is starting to peel off the inside of the freezer

[@crispyblasian]

What was the point of using a fridge for this…also isn’t it illegal to release Freon like that? And wouldn’t it have been easier to funnel the piping through the vent on the side that way you could maybe cover it with a box and add steps to the front?

[@JoJo-op5xy]

I thought about that last part

[@bennguyen1313]

With the popularity of cold-plunges, and considering a refrigerator outputs 32-40F (0-4C)... I'd love to remodel a bathroom, such that with a flip of a switch somewhere, ice-water comes out of the shower-head! Any thoughts if this is do-able , or is a shower's water flow too much for on-demand ice-cold?

[@bradrhoades102840]

For the pump cable you could use a liquid tight cord grip

[@dorotheaisserstedt9238]

Du bist immer wieder für eine Überraschung gut.

[@kevincurley5065]

Venting that gas off to atmosphere in my kart of the world is a hefty fine

[@osheajackson1898]

You did a fantastic job on that old freezer. Is there anything you can't build😂. Did you build your home. Very skilled. Live the videos, wish you the best on your future endeavors

[@davidbeiler]

how long do you keep your pump/water chiller on for? 24/7?

[@johnbender2806]

The EPA must be cringing at the venting of refrigerant displayed in this video lol

[@sebfaille5607]

You should try dilluting your boiled linseed oil with mineral spirit or turpentine for the first coat it will penetrate more and your last coat you doo full linseed oil i found it last long.

[@Jamie-wv6hu]

My son has just said, it’s a pure dad thing to watch this if reading the title 😂😂😂 am 33 😂

[@richardliz2927]

I've seen people using a working freezer, sealed with flex seal. And just a temperature regulator and a water filter

[@prophat123]

Maybe try a sump for filtration.

[@thasandman88]

But..but...the whole purpose of using a freezer is to chill the water...

[@landonlewis5918]

No the purpose of using a freezer is the insulation it has.

[@above-us-only-sky]

@@landonlewis5918literally the name of it is “freezer”, not “insulation box”

[@mil161]

it worked until he drilled through the refrigerant lines

[@robertblitch4702]

Sense you lost the free on why didn't you just use the area where the old pump is to put most of the wiring and spouting. Then you could use the inside square as a step also?

[@seank997]

You let all those refrigerants into the atmosphere my guy

[@KyleDotson_VFL]

My only take away is that black attracts heat and I would assume its going to use way more electricity in the summer to keep the water cold

[@KyleDotson_VFL]

I would have used a shade of white that reflects the sun to save energy usage on cooling the water

[@AlwaysSearching..]

The misaligned screws is stressful 😫 it literally takes 2 seconds to make a pencil line so they are all straight and uniform

[@Horrble-pg1so]

Finally a job I did before you lol. You did the trough one which inspired me to turn my chest freezer into a cold plunge. Works great. I have a 7.0 cu ft though so its TIGHT. How often do you cold plunge.

[@Horrble-pg1so]

The suction cups annoyed the hell out of me too hahah

[@RayJones-od3xg]

You’re amazing!!!

[@LMNMODE]

So are we just going to act like there is no leak/water on the ground under the steps.. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@C.J.33]

Could just be a lot of sweat/condensate from him having to cut out the side and insulation to make way for the fittings... 🤷‍♂I mean you leave a cold bottle of water out on a hot day and it sweats everywhere. This is an all the time cold water bottle. Definitely should look into 3d print tech and find/build a cover and then spray foam it to help though.

[@mcheddadi]

i'm wondering if you can just buy a freezer and put water in it and plug it to a temperature probe thing that powers it until the temp is reached and then drop a chlorine tablet in it like once a month.

[@DominicNJ73]

Nifty build but it is way too short for me. I'm a measley 5'8 but I can't stand it when I get into the tub and I can't lay my legs flat. I guess it doesn't really matter for a cold plunge but still, that'd drive me nuts.

[@djasoncrowder]

I think you’re gonna need a bigger patio next… gettin kinda crowded out there…

[@elbrugnone]

i would have plumbed the drain and pump into the compressor compartment. might have had better luck not hitting a pipe and then could have used the freezer to actually chill your water. and if you did hit a pipe, you could have then just ripped out the compressor and hid your aquarium cooler in there.

[@SyracuseBrad]

Freon leak - nice work

[@wholewheat1]

The EPA thanks you for providing video proof of your negligent discharge of R12 refrigerant into the atmosphere. Lmao

[@niallll]

I think you forgot to link the channel in the description mate

[@barryroberts6470]

Very nice or should that be very ice 😂but what was the water coming out under the steps, was that to do with the little box of tricks under those steps? Barry (UK)

[@saulgoodman2018]

Hell no. 40 degrees is too cold.

[@rxndini]

It’s called a cold plunge for a reason? 😂

[@diegovlucena]

It would be much better with the Freon.

[@timryan3136]

I’d recommend a little handrail at the top of the steps

[@Chris-vv7br]

What happened to your old cold plunge?

[@frankslattery9104]

3yrs?? Seems like just last year...lol !

[@manuelpardo1065]

26:30 yeah!! totally sealed... xD

[@brentloverti]

What happened to the other cold plunge

[@TJsVette]

150 for a 40 year old freezer....you overpaid haha

[@OtikaOtikaOtika]

Why didn't you just upgrade old coldplunge with a filtration sistem?

[@lakid9749]

Wjat?? If you hadn't busted the hose inside all you need is an aquarium filter and a temp shut off gage. Plug in the freezer and the gage will keep the water temp stable and the filter will keep your water clean w/o chlorine. $600 piece is ridiculous Come on bro Also Marine paint is WAY better the flex seal

[@nigelray12]

Has anyone ever told you that you look very like WWE superstar Randy Orton.

[@bmgrosso]

Where I live in NY water costs less than a penny per gallon so spending thousands of dollars to save a dollar refilling my plunge with water doesn't make sense. It's been starting to feel like you're becoming one of those channels who pushes out videos you don't really care about to get the sponsor money but I hope I'm wrong

[@ychongy]

Should I sit and play games or make a freezer pool.. 🤔

[@ianfrye8988]

Man, i bought a brand new freezer at costco for like $250 - I feel like you paid a bit too much for that my friend

[@dimitriosiliefski1974]

You should wear a mask all the time you’re inhaling the fumes and residue paint up your nose

[@landonlewis5918]

Guys read the title. The freezer was broken😭😭. Maybe he overpayed but so what

[@scpatl4now]

Just to note...please if you have something like this don't let little kids play around it. They can climb in and get trapped and suffocate.

[@jimsandall2073]

This is an old thing back when freezers and fridges used to have a lock on the door activated by the outside handle. Nowadays the doors barely stay closed on their own. If a kid can open the lid to get in they can open it to get out. Not to mention if parents taught their kids a thing or two.

[@saljablo2767]

@@jimsandall2073this. You just push with 4lbs of pressure and boom, it opens.

[@Yudinaru]

What I don’t understand is if your issue was filtration why didn’t you just add this filtration to your old unit??!! What’s the problem? What am I missing?

[@PPT-Tuning]

Electricity + water is a bad idea

[@danny302]

Stick to the good content you do, don't encourage people or take sponsorships that encourage people to go into further debt by taking HELOC's.

[@houcinbelbao8548]

Bay a nother house and rebwildit

[@ibboomer]

English much?

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@ibboomer English is not everyone's first language.

[@houcinbelbao8548]

@@ibboomer Il significato ha raggiunto la cosa più importante

[@Jsmitty90]

if the chiller doesn't have it's own pump, how does it have any horsepower?

[@boquin09]

Power can be used as a unit of heat duty, same as BTU.

[@dailydoseoflogic5496]

Maybe I'm ignorant and missing something obvious. And yes i understand the channel is about building things / DIY........... but couldn't you just spend $500 on a new chest freezer from home depot, let it cool the water and get in it? I don't understand why you'd put in all the extra time, effort and money when you can just buy a chest freezer for less than the water pump / cooler

[@holdemNE1]

Why is there a giant hole in the ozone layer above your house? 3:43 Oh wait, nevermind.

[@rickjohansson3202]

”Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, EPA prohibits individuals from knowingly venting refrigerants containing ozone-depleting refrigerants (including HCFC-22) as well as their substitutes (such as HFCs, including R-410A), while maintaining, servicing, repairing, or disposing of AC and refrigeration equipment.” So to all you complaining, you can clearly see it was unintentional, stupid to drill straight into a fridge containing pipes of Freon? yes! Illegal? No It still amazes me that using Freon is not illegal in the US, in Sweden Where I’m from it’s been illegal since 1979 because of the major environmental impact. Please consider using environmental friendly, less hazardous refrigerants in the future despite US legislation is far behind rest of world

[@Ahkomaton]

You have a tattoo on your chest that says "no one cares work harder"........

[@nahidnabil3173]

It's stupid 😂

[@danielclark1922]

Damn dude, looking at your post history you seriously gotta seek help

[@TheDankFarmer]

You do look like an expert on stupidity.

[@saljablo2767]

What a waste of time

[@saljablo2767]

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