Cold Plunge DIY - What Tub/Material Should You Use?

I originally built it using a 100 gallon galvanized tub. That works great but the condensation made it sweat and soak my floor so I decided to move that one. After moving it to a few new spots I felt I needed to experiment with different tub materials.
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THANK YOU ALL FOR WATCHING! What videos would you like to see next? LET ME KNOW! In the meantime, you might like to see how I keep my Plunges clean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHeln4Kor69ooqc

[@codacNvegas]

This is the exact same rubbermaid tub that I have had for about a year. For those without a chiller and use frozen water bottles or ice, the rubber doesnt hold the cold as long as desired. That is the reason that I'm switching over to the 2x4x2 galvanized tub. Great video.

[@DavidMausJr]

Thank you! Glad to help!

[@fbogfigbar5837]

Thank you so much for these videos! I knew there had to be a different way other than a freezer chest.

[@DavidMausJr]

SO many other ways! Thank you for your feedback! Much more coming!

[@DavidMausJr]

You might also like this video. How I Keep My Cold Plunges Clean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHeln4Kor69ooqc

[@masonbiker01]

If you’re curious, then look up dew point. If there’s a enough humidity in the air and then hits a cold enough surface, it will sweat. Since you can’t control the temp or humidity outside, then only way to avoid would be to reduce the tub’s outside surface temperature by insulating around the tub. The lower your water temp, the more insulation you will need. The more humidity around, then more insulation needed. Air is like a sponge, warmer means it can hold more humidity. Another way would be to isolate the tub’s outer surface from the environment, so make it like a double wall structure (like a vacuum thermos). Though the air space btwn walls would need to be high enough to insulate. 6 inches? Air sealing the gaps with caulk will improve the insulation effect.

[@DavidMausJr]

Super interesting! Thank you

[@MowerMike]

Excellent video, I was wondering about the same thing. Always good to show a good fail video.

[@DavidMausJr]

So many fails. Think I got it right now. Check out my newer videos

[@katepavelle9465]

Hi Dave, I'm in Pittsburgh and using a 150gal Rubbermaid on the back patio, which is concrete. I like having it outside because of the natural cooling, and because after it rains, the water's high and I splash it out anyway. To combat the water on the floor, I'll put it on a raised, slatted wooden platform and just let it drain. I need to insulate it so it doesn't freeze in a few weeks. I ordered a packet of emergency Mylar blankets and a roll of silver HVAC tape. It's more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than spray-foam insulation and such. I've thought I'll reuse sheets of styrofoam packaging, but since last year, people moved away from it and toward engineered cardboard, so that source seems to be gone. The Mylar is a slicker solution because it's a water barrier as well. I'll build a ventilated wooden enclosure to make it look nice, and I'll make a Mylar-insulated lid (because leaves, it's clean dirt but still ;-). Insulating it will help me turn it into a hot tub, too, which is what my husband likes. I'm the only one doing the cold plunge, but we can plan on a hot tub day every so often and an immersion heater heats the tub to 97F in maybe 5 hours. It will be faster with Mylar. I do drop in 1/4 cup of bleach twice a week, that keeps the water nice and clean but not too chlorinated (YMMV depending on climate.)

[@DavidMausJr]

This is awesome!! My newer videos show i did something similar with the wooden slat deck. Works like a charm!

[@amycmcc1]

It's the due point that's causing "sweat" any material will sweat. The air cannot hold as much moisture when it gets colder. 60 degrees is the dew point. You'll start getting moisture on anything (including grass) at 60 degrees and below.

[@DavidMausJr]

Totally! Thanks for the explaination!

[@ryanreynolds4834]

I just purchased the same setup but am going to use my bathtub for now. Seems like a large deep sea fishing cooler would be the best option depending on size and cost.

[@DavidMausJr]

Awesome idea!

[@jessicaroachford6847]

Thanks for taking the time experimenting and documenting what you discover....you're saving us alot of time and money. Wondering if you could cover the tub with flex seal to insulate than enclose the tub in ceramic tile or terra cotta tile to keep it from sweating?

[@DavidMausJr]

I’m wondering that too. I need to build a cover. I’m working on something really cool right now that I’ll upload once I’m done. Really loving this

[@kevinleon5690]

dude your yard is crazyyy

[@DavidMausJr]

Thanks bro!

[@agententropy5577]

As you discovered, if the surface temp falls below the dew point, condensate will form on the surface. Install all the fittings, then take the tub to a quality spray foam applicator. 2" of closed cell foam, then coated in polyurea (think rhinoliner) and not only will it not sweat, it'll stay colder and use less energy. I used a foamed 100gal tank for a game cooler and it kept my elk nice and cold for 5 days till I could get it to the processor. My company makes the chemical, I'm happy to put you in touch with a quality foamer.

[@DavidMausJr]

That’s pretty awesome!

[@IrishFlip313]

So I have the Cold Plunge with that chiller which is used in our wellness center and I can tall you that when the plunge is tipped over you can see that its sprayed with a TON of insulation foam between the outwall and inner wall. I would prob look into building a wood frame around the rubber one you are using now. Then spray insulation foam in between them (inside the cavity) or maybe see if you could pack the cavity with some sort of styrofoam to lessen the sweating.

[@DavidMausJr]

Thought about doing that. I just came up with something and I am pretty pumped about it. New video dropping soon.

[@bringinbyrne]

“Full Family Cold Plunge” thats the event in your head that never happens 😂

[@DavidMausJr]

Haha totally!

[@2020333]

Have you considered insulating the outside, (like many have suggested) and then place the tub on a shallow tray (like for water heaters) and drain the condensate outside. It may work. Best of luck.

[@DavidMausJr]

For sure!

[@padill481]

Thanks for the experimenting been wanting to make a plunge. I wonder if painting the rubber trough with damtite. It’s a water sealer for concrete. We painted a concrete silo where a work to keep water from seeping in

[@DavidMausJr]

Probably would work too! I’m loving the rubber way better than the metal one. It’s wider and more comfortable. About to go jump in it now! Have a great day!

[@michaelbogden9975]

Hey, thank you for these videos. Very helpful. I’m curious through, do you see any issues with doing this in a master bath with a freestanding tub? How loud is the pump and chiller? Thanks!

[@DavidMausJr]

Not loud at all! I know of quite a few people who did this setup in their bathrooms!

[@ryanurbanec2685]

Need to build a box around it and insulate and build a lid as well that would help with sweating. Sweating is caused by the heat/cold difference

[@DavidMausJr]

Totally. Though about doing that but where I have it now I don’t mind a little sweating

[@Winn3D]

same page. build a box around and foam insulate it?

[@irreccon]

Put a catch pan under it with a drain that will run the condensation outside.

[@DavidMausJr]

Great idea!

[@ks_bowhunter_nc]

You could always take the metal tub and put it inside a rubber tup that will hold it. It will continue to sweat, but the rubber tub would catch the condensation.

[@DavidMausJr]

Good call!

[@LuisRL]

I've been thinking in something similar that consists of picking 2 tubs, one a bit smaller than the other so you can put it inside of the bigger one. Then filling the space between the walls with foam insulation adding some spacers between walls so isolation thickness is consistent. That way not only you prevent sweating, you also will save a ton of energy. I would recomend a lid too! Let me know what do you think!

[@DavidMausJr]

@@LuisRL i thought of that at first but then i was like, do i spend the time and money on trying to make my own insulated tub or do i just move it outside where it doesnt matter if water gets on the floor, so i did that. No i have too many options. lol I have the edge which doesnt sweat at all, the ice barrel that stays super clean and sweats a little and teh polar monkey that sweats a little but it is my favorite setup of all.

[@bryanbatts]

How does the ice barrel do when it relates to sweating??? Thanks for all the content!

[@DavidMausJr]

Does great! Sweats about as much as everything else does.

[@chrismboyle]

Any tube will condensate if you keep the tub cold. Adding insulation will help!

[@DavidMausJr]

yep!

[@schwartz4411]

Are you happy with the Chiller/Pump, as far as performance etc? I am definitely interested in building a setup like this.

[@DavidMausJr]

Extremely happy with it! Only update I would recommend is using at least a 3/4” tube. Allows more water flow and keeps it cooler and cools faster.

[@ryanreynolds4834]

@@DavidMausJr I'm going to try 1 inch hose and see how much faster I can get the temp to drop. I'm sure the ambient temp in Florida hurts you big time. Why not keep it inside and just put a lid on it to keep your kids from messing with it?

[@evilchinchula]

@@DavidMausJr how mjch was the cooler?

[@lisamallard]

could you put the tub in a low sided pool type thing to catch the condensation and have it drain outside the shed?

[@DavidMausJr]

For sure! and That is a great idea!

[@brightshadowdenmark]

it is not the material that sweats, it's the moisture in the air that is condensing on any cold surface (hot air holds more moisture aka RH relative humidity) what you want is an isolated tub for farm animals drinking water (or a tub for fish transport on ice)

[@DavidMausJr]

totally!

[@MusicInMae]

I see you have the tub a few inches away from the grass. You could keep the tub at a slight angle and let gravity do the work by letting the sweat drip outside into the grass. Idt you’d even feel the slight angle when you jump in.

[@DavidMausJr]

Totally!

[@brennanhuff596]

Dude, where do you live? Central Florida? Badass home and yard

[@DavidMausJr]

Haha thanks! Tampa area

[@timothy-sandiego3219]

Could you just get a metal or plastic pan to set under to collect the water and keep it from the wood? The put a drain on the pan.

[@DavidMausJr]

I do think that could work if there was a drain tube too. Good idea!

[@DavidMausJr]

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[@sportchek]

Which one did you guys for your rubber one? I like the size but not sure what size yours

[@DavidMausJr]

We got the 110 gallon rubber one but after using learned there are a ton of BPAs so ditched it and went for the Ice Barrel. LOVE IT!

[@tylerwuerfel9309]

Hi, does the aqua active chiller from Amazon work outside?

[@DavidMausJr]

That’s how I’ve had it for months and working great

[@9erfanatic1]

What chiller would you recommend?

[@DavidMausJr]

Active Aqua AACH50HP Hydroponic Water Cooling System, per hour, User-Friendly Chiller, New, 1/2 HP, Rated : 4,020 BTU, w/Power Boost a.co/d/490BGcI

[@bigbadlouroma]

How about using cement mixing trays with drain lines?

[@DavidMausJr]

Great idea

[@pranicrythms]

Are you still using the 1/4 HP chiller?

[@DavidMausJr]

The same chiller from first video. 1/2hp. Working great!

[@JEHOVAH485]

Rubbermaid is made from molded polyethylene and leaches BPA's that the skin then can absorb.

[@DavidMausJr]

Yikes!! Glad I moved on from that one!

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

What size chiller do you have ?

[@DavidMausJr]

Active Aqua ½ HP: amzn.to/3QYvBRN

[@tacticalfireman9673]

What do you do for a living? You have a very nice place

[@DavidMausJr]

Everything

[@tacticalfireman9673]

@@DavidMausJr 😏

[@KBTrains23]

What temperature does that air chiller get it down to?

[@DavidMausJr]

37 without ice

[@tyresetucker3644]

Where do you get those metal ones from

[@DavidMausJr]

Farm animal water trough from tractor supply

[@beanerstones]

Is the galvanized tank bpa free

[@DavidMausJr]

great question

[@HillBilly_Birdie]

If you are 6 feet or over, Rubbermaid 150.

[@DavidMausJr]

Tons of room

[@jsalcedope]

Mine is inside the house, i use only ice and is always very dry outside

[@DavidMausJr]

Sweet!

[@bobbybouchey4122]

Any material will condense

[@DavidMausJr]

True

[@markymark7197]

Is there a lid or something you can use for it?

[@DavidMausJr]

I made a custom lid but it wasn’t very good. Lol

[@markymark7197]

@@DavidMausJr what’d you end up doing for your lid?

[@DavidMausJr]

@@markymark7197 I built a little goofy one and it worked (kinda) but i recently switched to a few new setups that came with tight lids. Check those videos out on my channel

[@wpl3773]

How cold can this setup go?

[@DavidMausJr]

39 continuously 🤙🏽

[@isaiahdonis4638]

@davidmausjr what store is that?

[@DavidMausJr]

Tractor supply

[@bigbadlouroma]

You could turn it to a hot tub?

[@DavidMausJr]

Totally!

[@benholden8750]

If you're looking for the entire community to get in at one time 😆

[@p.youhana3563]

There’s multi study you really need 8 minutes per week for full benefit after that is all waste. I do cardio then 30 minutes sauna then finish my shower with cold @$$ water for 90 sec. Gl lol

[@DavidMausJr]

That’s good to know! I’ve been doing 2-7 minutes pretty regularly

[@jimmyjohnjuan]

Bro, you should have just built a top that locks to keep the freezer clean of baby stuff.

[@DavidMausJr]

Not a bad idea

[@casey_________8873]

Dude why are you kicking this company's stock and scraping up the rims of the bottom one in the pile? Shit's some rude behavior right there.

[@DavidMausJr]

Huh 🤔?

[@redfish-vg9dj]

Sorry if I missed it in the video, how cold is that chiller keeping the water?

[@DavidMausJr]

Keeps it where I have it set, usually at 45