Chest Freezer Ice Bath pond shield application 11922

[@rionaldofionetti9515]

Thanks for taking the time to record the process man, really makes everything easier!

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I appreciate the comment more than you know!! Thanks brother😄

[@MrJColeman1987]

Watching this video encouraged me to do this myself, I got a great result and my cold plunge has been awesome!

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Your comment just made my day! Comments like this are why I do these videos. Thanks again

[@brandon5555566]

nice coldplunge... how much tubes of jb waterweld did u use???

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I think the total was about 15. $10 a pop but absolutely essential!

[@RT-qz5ci]

First time seeing this used. Definitely want to try this

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

It’s definitely worth it 💯. Just make sure your prep work is done right

[@Brumasterj]

Great video and tips! Would be cool if you did a follow up video on what you like and dislike or what you would do different? Also showing the filtration system and should the filtrations system and drain be done before or after pond shield? Thanks again I really want one convert mine this year

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

That’s a great idea. Thanks for reaching out. I’m going to do a follow up video by the end of the week💯

[@Brumasterj]

Cool look forward to seeing the video:) Hope it will answer my questions! I have my deep freezer and im ready to get started:)

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

@@Brumasterj video coming tonight👍

[@Brumasterj]

Hey brad i seen videos where people show to use jb weld on all the seams, did you do that at all?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

@@Brumasterj yes I absolutely did. I would highly recommend that you ONLY use the JB Water Weld brand. From what I’ve seen with other people’s builds that’s the only brand that most people use

[@youscoot]

sweet! i'm getting ready to put mine on. just finished the JBW (that was rough). Hopefully this is a breeze comparatively!

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

JBW is really time consuming for sure. Pond shield will require a little patience and finesse but it will be quicker for sure

[@damnfk063]

How do you drain the water when you need to refresh the bath? I have the same setup but mine has a makeshift drain plug at the bottom installed by my friend Just wondering about leakage solutions if you have a drain plug as well

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I don't have a drain plug. I use a submersible pump to empty it

[@louishuggins5225]

I feel like I had too much paint. I think it’ll probably be worth it to just cut it in half. Or work out of a tray. I poured everything on the bottom of freezer. I literally had to wipe puddles of paint

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

@@louishuggins5225 working out of a tray would be better. I mean it’s better to have more than enough than not enough💯

[@christophersines1620]

Thanks for the video. How much of the alcohol did you use to prep it in the cup before adding the color?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I can't remember the exact ratio because I don't have the kit anymore but I do remember that I used approximately half of what they suggested just to thin it a bit and make it more workable

[@EsseQuamVideriSe7en]

Thanks for this Brad. I'm planning to do the same thing. I just wish you would have done a video on the JB Weld, which I also intend to use.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

the JB weld wasn't too hard. Just make sure you mix it really well and use disposable gloves. It does get a bit sticky but you can dip your fingertips in some water periodically to keep them slippery. I change my gloves a lot too.Make the JB weld seams about an inch wide. For my 21 cu ft freezer I used about 20 tubes

[@EsseQuamVideriSe7en]

@@edwardsfamilyworkshop Thanks Brad. That's helpful.

[@igorrrr45247]

​@edwardsfamilyworkshop is there any reason you can't use marine sikaflex instead of jb weld?

[@Arouth249]

Awesome video of the process.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Thank you. I appreciate that a lot💯

[@eddiemaguinski7293]

did you seal the corners with sealant before sanding? or does the pond seal do the sealing. thanks

[@brandonserio6099]

Looks like JB Water Weld was used which is what’s always recommended.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

For some reason I didn't see this comment til now. Yes JB water weld would be the only thing you use to seal the seams

[@GutterBoyzOH97]

How is this holding up with just the two coats one year later any leaks or problems?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I'm sorry I missed this comment. 2 coats were plenty. I just released an 18 month follow up vid

[@BritanyQuinonez-fj8tb]

Hey Brad, just looking for some clarification about the process for a freezer with an aluminum interior. Is application of a self etching primer necessary prior to the pond shield? If so, do you sand before or after applying the self etching primer?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

From what I've learned yes you should probably sand before you use the self etching primer. I don't have any experience with aluminum interior. I would recommend you look for the Facebook group DIY Chest Freezer & Chiller Cold Plunges. It's run by a guy named John Richter and you will find a ton of great information there. I learned a lot of stuff from him and the group.

[@s68139c]

Great video pal! I’m doing my chest freezer tomorrow with sky blue. How has yours been holding up after a year? Thanks for the video.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

My pond shield has held up amazingly well! As long as you take care in the application it should last for a very long time. the only problem I had was a spot near the top that I accidentally banged when I was fitting in my filtration system

[@ryanraddatz5316]

Hi Brad. The interior of my 8.8 cu ft midea freezer I believe is some kind of plastic or pvc. will the pond shield work on plastic? If so would I sand or prime it first?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

As long as you scuff it enough to make the pond shield stick you’ll be fine. 80 grit was enough for me

[@BennyHillLeavesComments]

How has this held up? Anything you'd change or do differently?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

So far everything is great. Nothing failed. Only thing was pond shield got chipped when something fell on the ledge.

[@ScharfeSalami]

Hey Edward, is there an special reason why you first did the floor and just after that the walls, instead of all at the same time? Thank you! Gonna start in an hour

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

So sorry I didn't see this comment for some reason. I. did the floor first so I didn't mess up the sides

[@ScharfeSalami]

@@edwardsfamilyworkshop alfight, thank you

[@herreraj10]

Do you have a link to the pond shield you used

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Pond Armor SKU-CBLUE-QT-R Non-Toxic Pond Shield Epoxy Paint, 1.5-Quart, Competition Blue a.co/d/6j69fDJ

[@waaaaaaaaaaap]

Hey Brad, I found your video to be extremely helpful. Thank you for posting it. I have a 14 cubic ft freezer, and it appears to have a metal or possibly aluminum interior. I'm interested in applying pond shield to it. Could you please provide me with the necessary steps to do so?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Thank you so much for the compliment. If you have the aluminum interior you'll have to do an extra step. Everything else in my video still applies. All you would need to do is buy a self etching primer to apply on the whole interior of the freezer. This will help the pond shield application adhere to the aluminum. That's all you would need to add to the process. hope that helps you out.

[@isaacsmith9981]

@@edwardsfamilyworkshopis this a necessity?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

@@isaacsmith9981 from what I’ve learned from others if you have an aluminum interior then you’ll need self etching primer or the pond shield won’t adhere properly

[@davisaustin3592]

Does that wire just unplug?? I have the same DIY cold plunge and a am trying to mod it so the lid opens to 90 degrees. Any ideas?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I think the wire you’re talking about is just for the light. To be honest I’ve never felt the need to have the lid open to 90 degrees

[@Lowlife62]

Did you do that entire freezer with one 1.5qt kit?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I bought 2 of the kits. I used 1 whole kit and 1/4 of the other 1. After a year aha a half the pond shield has held up amazingly well. Hindsight being 20/20 what I should have done was use the whole other kit because let’s face it I’m not using it for anything else.

[@Lowlife62]

@edwardsfamilyworkshop I did just finish mine. I only used the one kit, but it was 3 full coats. It could use another 1 more coat, but I left it there, working good so far., Thanks for the response.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

@@Lowlife62 I have a 18 month follow up video coming tonight that goes over my experience. Yours should be plenty fine💯

[@Texasphotoguy]

Do you use a filtration system to keep the water clean?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I use a whole house filter for filtration and a ozone generator to help keep the particulates under control. I also always have a shower and use a brush to scrub away any loose skin cells. It really helps I assure you. I get about 6 months of use before I change the water which is more than you can ask for. I’ve had a hot tub for years and I do the same with that. The biggest thing with water devices is soap residue from your skin and from your laundry so I always go in the buff 😁

[@Texasphotoguy]

@@edwardsfamilyworkshop6 months is awesome. I e added to the to do list. Thanks for the feedback.

[@scgray22]

Thanks Brad, extremely helpful video. Thanks for sharing. Is this pond liner cosmetic or does it help with sealing as well? Also does it make the tup slippery getting in and out. I think I want to have something to grip to at the bottom to get and out easier.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

It really does help with the sealing. I had a freezer plunge with just JB water weld and it eventually succumbed to the leakage

[@antoniowelsch3459]

Did you sand the first coat before applying the second coat?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

If you do the second coat within 10 hours of the first coat its not necessary. Any longer than that you should sand again with 80 grit

[@westonparks]

Great vid! How long did you let it cure before filling with water?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

2 days just to make sure

[@krazycow413]

So did you not use an acid etching primer on this? Instructions say that

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

The self etching primer would be for treated metals like galvanized. I consulted with a bunch of other cold plungers on Facebook and it was agreed that it's not necessary for a painted white metal interior. I have had zero issues and it's been over 5 months

[@Blove703]

Can you post the color additive you used ? Name of product / brand? Thanks !

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Pond armour brand Competition blue

[@TornadoTattooOklahomaCity]

How long did you wait between coats?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I think I waited about 6 hours. More than 10 hours and you would need to lightly sand again.

[@investyori]

Isnt one coat enough?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

@@investyori you can probably get away with only 1. I had another freezer that I only used JB water weld on and it was fine. I just wanted mine to have extra protection. To be honest I’m probably going to add an extra coat now because I have the pond shield so why not🤘

[@investyori]

​@@edwardsfamilyworkshop Thank you for the very helpful reply so that we can understand it much better. I'm a newbie and still looking for a good JB water weld alternative for Europe on a budget :D Good luck & Good Health!

[@yeemweekstar9445]

Did you already use a sealant on the seams of the chest freezer, before you put the shield epoxy ?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Yes I used JB waterweld. absolutely the best product for the job. I wouldn't use anything else

[@yeemweekstar9445]

@@edwardsfamilyworkshop that’s what I figured. Thanks!

[@herreraj10]

@@edwardsfamilyworkshophow long after applying jbww did you wait till you sanded and applied pond shield?

[@thrive-like-a-viking]

can you please tell me the purpose of the pond shield??... does it make it more waterproof? and do you still have to Culk the seams beforehand?...

[@RB-mn5ix]

hey just chiming in. I have a similar setup and have tried two different methods to seal it with bad luck. (JB Marine Weld and Flex Seal Spray). Both leaked. I believe the pond shield will seal the edges and hold up to the temps. Just my two cents.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I had a freezer before with only the JB weld and it seemed fine. That being said I would highly recommend using the pond shield over the JB water weed to make sure it lasts a long time

[@thrive-like-a-viking]

@@RB-mn5ix so your freezer leaked water onto the ground?... have you had success with any method so far?... thank you for your input

[@RB-mn5ix]

@@thrive-like-a-viking It had a slow leak that developed and it was hard to tell where it was from. I tried the Flex Seal infomercial product and it started lifted quick. I honestly think it’s the cold temps. I striped it and had a similar experience with the JB Weld. I intend to apply a pond shield product this week. It wasn’t much of a leak but I want it right. I also built a redwood 2 x 6 box surround around it to make it look finished in the backyard.

[@mattbilby4617]

Hey Brad, how is this coating holding up over time? Did you do a 3'rd coat or wish you would have? I saw one of the comments talked about the metal interior versus the white. With all the research you did, do you think as long as it is sanded well the metal interior does not need a self etching primer before the pond liner? That adds a bunch of cost and complexity, so I would be very happy to just sand very well, do JB weld, and then pond liner. Also did you think about doing any kind of flakes on the last layer like a garage floor to make it more grippy? Just a thought.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Hey Matt sorry for the delay. You know I had enough to do a 3rd coat and If I were to do it again I'd definitely do it. Once I had my process down it didn't take too much more effort. Next time I drain my plunge I just might add the 3rd coat. It can only serve to make it more robust. As far as self etching primer goes it's absolutely not necessary. I had a few conversations with other plungers and it was unanimous. In my experience I've never felt the need to add any sort of grip to the bottom. Just take it easy getting in and out. Hope that helps

[@gorillaman08zx]

How has this held up? considering doing It didn’t know whether I should use a bedliner material or something like this.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

It definitely protects well and gives me that extra piece of mind. I had another freezer I built a couple years ago that didn't have the pond shield and now it's no longer here so I just conclude that this helps a bunch. The bedliner option is in my opinion a better protective layer but it's also about 3 times more expensive.

[@321meyer]

How long did you wait until applying second coat??

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I'm so sorry I. missed this comment. I believe about 30 minutes

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Thanks everyone for 1000 views 😁🙏

[@jacobgeist7194]

Hey, Brad After a few months how is this working out for you? I recently bought a freezer and have been doing a ton of research. Have you used the freezer prior to the pond shield? It appears that you just have to fill in the edges with some type of sealant. Then you sand the freezer down, and the and in 2 coats of pond shield. Am I missing anything?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

The pond shield has held up amazing. I cold plunge pretty much every day and there's been zero peeling or any issues. I first sealed all the seams with JB water weld which in my opinion is absolutely necessary. Some people look for cheaper ways but when you're spending this much time and money it pays to do things right. After the JB water weld I lightly sanded with 80 grit and put 2 coats of pond shield on. If you put the second coat on within about 10 hours theres no need to sand again. After 10 hours you would need a light sand again for adhesion. When I first started I had a used freezer set up about 2 years ago that I only used JB water weld on. It held up for about a year then it just died. I suspect that with only the JB the water eventually seeped in and that was that! Spend the extra $200 or so and make it last for years to come. Any other questions just ask buddy

[@krazycow413]

@@edwardsfamilyworkshop So did you not use an acid etching primer on this?

[@Boschwasherairfryer]

Believe thay is for aluminium interior​@@krazycow413

[@Muzick]

@Brad, Just a Dad - I know you scuffed up the white paint inside the chest freezer before applying the first coat of pond shield, but did you scuff again before applying the second layer of pond shield?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

If you do the second coat within 10 to 12 hours you won't. Anything after that you should scuff the surface again

[@ScharfeSalami]

So with 2 kits you definetly can add 3 coats on that size of an chest freezer i guess?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Yes for sure you could

[@ScharfeSalami]

@@edwardsfamilyworkshop thank you

[@JL-vy8qb]

Hi mate, how long after finishing second coat did you wait till filling up? And did you rinse it out first ect? Cheers

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Hey man I waited about 3 hours. If you wait longer than 10 hours you should lightly sand again for adhesion. I didn't rinse anything out. just made sure nothing got in there in between coats.

[@Iamfeelzmusic]

Update does it still work?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Thanks for asking. It's still going strong! No problems at all I'm happy to confirm

[@antoniowelsch3459]

How much pond shield did you need in the end?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I bought 2 kits of it and I still have about half of the second one. That was with 2 coats done

[@mills1540]

Why do you need to sand?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

You need a rough surface to allow the pond shield to adhere

[@kennethvillien5463]

Nice job… What kind of pind shield did you use ??

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

pond armour

[@cyberpilot717]

Curious to know why you didn't use the self etching primer.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

I had a few conversations with guys like John Richter and others on Facebook and it was agreed that it wasn't necessary. It wouldn't hurt I agree tho

[@cyberpilot717]

@@edwardsfamilyworkshop I appreciate it. Been contemplating doing it, but am going to move forward without it. Thanks for the info!

[@godra051]

Well, I fucked up. Part a is written in a letter with expiry date, so small I couldn't see it. Thought it was just mix and apply, not opening part B. So didn't have enough but was enough farcthe walls. On the bottom I poured beach sand and poured regular epoxy.

[@chrishall3522]

Hi this may be a silly question but has the pond shield affected the cooling efficiency of the freezer by placing an insulation layer of sorts over the interior of the freezer?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

That’s a valid concern. I’ve talked with an actual appliance repair person and the thickness of a pond shield application would be negligible when it comes to that. Don’t worry about that at all 💯

[@bongoB]

looks nice, you have done the second coat already ?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Second coat was sooo much easier to apply than the first💯

[@BillyK79]

Great job on the video. That's the first time I'd heard to use the alcohol to help thin it a little. Do you feel like this actually helps seal a little bit? I wonder if it would cover over silicone or just water weld?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

The thing with adding alcohol in my opinion it just makes it a little more smooth to apply. You can definitely just use pond shield as is but if I had to do it again I would still use a bit of alcohol to thin it out. Thanks for the comment bro!

[@jeffchurchman8926]

Hi Brad, thanks so much for posting this! I'm doing this process right now so it is very helpful. When you did the sides, did you drip the pond shield on to the bottom and then pull it up the sides with the roller? I couldn't quite tell.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

Hey Jeff thanks for watching. I just used the roller tray and tried to keep the roller just wet enough with epoxy so I minimized any drips. It worked out fine.And with doing a second coat there were absolutely no thin spots that needed to be retouched.

[@Flickadasticks]

How is it holding up?

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

It’s been over a month and it’s all good

[@Flickadasticks]

@@edwardsfamilyworkshop that’s awesome! We are building one and you are one of the few to use this pond shield.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

@@Flickadasticks the first freezer I had I only used JB water weld but with this new one I'm sure glad I used the pond shield as well

[@RB-mn5ix]

Brad, we appreciate the feedback. My JB weld didn’t hold. I was planning on stripping everything and priming. Then sealing with the pond shield. Will it fill the seams too? lastly, what size container of pond shield? TY

[@Flickadasticks]

So I did my first coat of pond shield today and it’s didn’t hold to the plastic line on my chest freezer. I think I didn’t sand well enough for it grab.

[@banksack6902]

Good job big bro

[@Bravadosjebsimbahsm]

I ordered my 20ft freezer today

[@shouse94]

They said 60grit because the manufacturer recommends 60grit.

[@edwardsfamilyworkshop]

80 was more than fine