How to Build a Professional ICE BATH from a Chest Freezer! - Wim Hoff Method

[@stevecorley3815]

Imagine walking into a store, sitting in a freezer and saying, this is the perfect size. With zero explanation to the salesperson!

[@thehood6067]

I did that this Sunday but I got a livestock plastic water tub from at woods for $95

[@jakegoodman1809]

😂😂😂

[@stizz19]

or worse yet, bringing a bunch of mannequin parts in, putting them in the freezer and saying "yeah, that'll do it"

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

My gf is gonna love this freezer!

[@Greybeardfit]

This is exactly what I thought when he did that. 😂

[@FitnessSheriff]

On summer days, after a drain and filling up freezer fresh - the compressor heat sensor beeping would go off non stop (didnt know they had that!), to touch the outside of freezer, it was burning hot from dissipating heat. Had to run a fan non stop to keep compressor coold. After that, only filled up 3inches of water and then froze it solid like a giant ice cube, then filled with water to melt that ice to get it cool. The freezer compressor will struggle trying to cool ALLLL that water. I got an XL freezer from a restaurant that was 20years old, so that may have been the problem. But make sure your compressor has a fan and freezer has a drain plug! Just tryin to help out others.

[@jumper553]

I have found that the Tararium JP-025F (420 GPH) for 100-200 gallon tanks and small ponds works very well for less than $40 with no filters to replace. In combination with a very small amount of hot tub chlorine crystals periodically and mine easily lasts two months before I need to change the water. Also I get in clean.

[@archiesutton1291]

Levi, great build, great advice. Are you still using this freezer? Any lessons learned or after thoughts on steps you might have changed from last year?

[@wormshmie1042]

i built mine and added a 300 gallon aquarium filter with air line and hot tub skimmer net i add hot tub chlorine 1/4 tea spoon once a week to keep water clean mine is new with metal inside which works fine for me . all the data on ice baths says 50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit for dopamine release Harvard studies ? great video thank you

[@tuckerbroussard7298]

You convinced me with your video to buy a brand new 20 cubic foot freezer. Got it half off since the selling company was going out of business. Thank you so much.

[@Mooghasi666]

Any chance you can put a link of all the stuff you used. Like the temperature controller

[@jimmiecox3183]

I have a similar setup for years. Family of three. I do not have a filter, just scup out the hair and bits with a small aquarium fish net. I add a 450ml bottle of H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide), it last from 2 to three weeks before I have to change out the water. I like the large aquarium filter idea, may try that to extend the time between cleaning.

[@small.towns.open.spaces]

Thanks for this video. Great idea on creating an ice bath. I've been doing cold showers for 3 months now, but it's to activate my brown adipose tissue for weight loss purposes. It's amazing how it warms your internal body temperature and you just feel revived after a few minutes in cold water. I'm a believer. it's time for me to look for an old chest freezer.

[@lisagrace6471]

Do you have any good links about info on the cold shower process and benefits by chance? Or a book? I only saw some really general things on it. Thought I'd ask.

[@small.towns.open.spaces]

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[@lisagrace6471]

@@small.towns.open.spaces wow thanks. I will check these out!!😊😊👍

[@dasgoat76]

@@lisagrace6471 Cold showers don't compare and are not an adequate replacement for cold plunging (not my opinion, but the scientists who study this stuff).

[@lisagrace6471]

@@dasgoat76 interesting. thanks. I am actually opening an alternative health clinic and including traditional community and finnish sauna, and I had a thought to include cold baths instead of showers. funny. Thanks again.

[@buck2992]

Thanks for the great video. I've been taking ice baths for a couple years now. My setup consists of a horse trough in Frozen water bottles which kind of troublesome taking the ice bottles out of my freezer, moving them to the horse trough and at the end placing them back into the freezer. I'm kind of thinking about doing what you built. Thanks again for all the upgrade information

[@brandonberger5486]

I just built my own chest freezer as well. I am definitely loving having it around. One question, do you find that the fluval aquarium water filter is helpful/effective in keeping your water clean? How long are you finding that you can stretch out your water change out period? One week, one month, etc? I like this simplistic approach to your water filtration. There are definitely other people using much more expensive methods of water treatment (i.e. ozone generators). Id like to avoid the expense if I can get my water changeout period to about a month.

[@Levi_Allen]

I do about once a month and try to shower before I use

[@brandonberger5486]

Awesome man. Thanks for the video! It was a big help!

[@harisrocker]

@@Levi_Allenhow do you drain the water if you sealed the drain

[@KarmaticEvolution]

@@harisrocker You could use a sump or transfer pump.

[@marcusk7855]

I'm going to start at about 10-12 degrees C and gradually lower the temp over a few weeks. My pool through winter only got down to 15C and even that was beneficial. My aches and pains were so much better.

[@JevenDovey]

Great setup. I've just been using a large trashcan that I dump Ice in. Need to make one of these eventually because its so much less work in the long run. How do you plan to change out the water?

[@btson6134]

good q. why would you seal the drain plug? makes no sense

[@PadFoot160]

Try frozen water bottles you can re use them

[@brandbooststudios7908]

Jeven is here haha

[@MJTRIZZLE]

@@btson6134 because it leaks lol, to get the water out to refill you just need to tip the ice bath to the side lol

[@ntbullies]

​@MJTRIZZLE and we all know it's impossible to install a drain that won't leak🤣

[@smmcg111]

Levi, great video. Can you tell me what actual inside dimensions you went with?

[@carldupre9865]

I’m thinking of trying this… can you give me advice please… I’m 52 and about 100lbs overweight.. have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a heart stint… the meds they have me on make me tired, weak and joint pain 24 hours a day… my job is extremely stressful!! My jacuzzi tub helps with relaxing and some joint pain… would following up with cold dips help me?? Thanks

[@op14435]

Do you need to put the epoxy as others do? Or just sealant is enough on all the corners?

[@dannypabon2973]

When unplugging the freezer, does the freezer still have reserved power in the system possibly causing a shock when you get inside? Do you wait after a certain time? thank you

[@duns1818]

Definitely would like to know the answer here!

[@matwilliams278]

Levi - loved the easy explanation. I know this video was posted long ago, but do you have any links to the temp gauge and sealant you used?

[@petekapinos585]

Good job getting in there 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@forbiddenair]

I’m mostly curious if one will run into any problems with your freezer being filled with water and freezing during the winter in cold temps. Say it its 20 degrees for a few weeks straight. Will the water potentially freeze solid and expand and break the freezer? Or does the insulation of the freezer possibly prevent that?

[@coll0070]

Yes. And if in a hot climate the power bill is nuts.

[@kmsch986]

I had mine in south facing garage in Colorado and this was definitely an issue and way too cold, moved to basement near sump pump drain so I could still drain. Luckily I have window with hose nearby and now much easier to use and run.

[@danicheban87]

Great video!! If you sealed the draining hole ,how do you drain it if you need change the water ?

[@jumper553]

He scoops it out or I use a siphon hose. I use the water in my garden.

[@unimog404]

I remember the early TV moments of Wim Hof on the Dutch television. They were in a rowing boat in the winter on a lake in Amsterdam. And Wim jumped off into the icy water 😅 And Willibrord Frequin that interviewed him. The whole ice water thing is not for me. But your solution looks like a good controlled method 😊

[@JoeReyes-q5p]

Looks great. Is you cold plunge still working or leaking?

[@smolderingmess9]

You're awesome dude! Thanks for putting this together. Winter project is the sauna kit and cold plunge!

[@basile2702]

Does the fluval aquarium pump make the water bad for you? I learned that there is beneficial bacteria in the filter so maybe it makes it toxic for humans? Also, does not taking shower after my cold plunge make the bacteria absorbed into my skin?

[@roblianoofficial]

Great video, I'm about to do this with a new freezer, so helpful!

[@FERRYKANA]

You always did your experiment seriously !! Glad that i subscribed here 👍🏼👍🏼 keep up your spirit high Levi! Happy holiday and Merry Christmas

[@goldstandardnutrition5729]

Hi, On the video you cut the power cord, how are you cooling the water with no power? great video and thanks for the tips.

[@Levi_Allen]

The power cord I cut was just for the light in the lid

[@ThunderousMuffin]

Well Damn. I’ve got ADHD (Ass Don’t Have Dopamine) and an extra freezer… I know what we’re doing today, Ferb!

[@DanielBroadhurst7]

Have you had any issues with the compressor failing?

[@Rotter101]

I like almost everything in this video. Very helpful, but I like to be in all the way up to my shoulders when I do my cold plunge so I will look for something deeper in depth. Thanks for the help.

[@Levi_Allen]

I can actually lower all the way to my neck in this freezer, I'm just a chicken in the video

[@Jay_Schmidt]

@@Levi_Allen Lets get your 1 year update. Are you still using it?

[@JarredDay]

I’ve thought about diving into cold water therapy. I used to do the Whirlpool ice baths even I was an athlete in high school. Nice setup you got!

[@markbalogh9655]

I cant wait to get one and make one. I have a infared sauna with red light therapy and I want to go right from the sauna to the ice bath and back to the sauna. So I don't know anything about electricity. So if you jist leave the lid attached I can jist leave the wiring alone?

[@chriseahly.1533]

I've got an old chest freezer sitting in my yard. I'm going to Flex seal it to Kingdom come and I'm good to go 😂

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Hopefully you had a merry Christmas and here's to a Happy New year ahead. Wow that's definitely a very unique build. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.

[@conquer228]

him getting in. priceless great job

[@ricka.4973]

Great video. Please consider adding a part on safety with this thing, especially if you have small children. Add latches & locks to cover when not in use. Thanks. P.S. the bourbon was a nice touch.

[@TuckerPearce]

Great point especially since he has two small kids. Water is always a scary thing with kids.

[@Levi_Allen]

100%

[@BellHarrington]

The logo for "The Adventure Film Academy" is Awesome, The AFA turned into 2 mountains and a tree is perfect

[@Levi_Allen]

So glad you noticed : )

[@DaneD-qb5oe]

can you leave this outside if temperatures are getting below freezing?

[@jeremywhite6352]

Awsome video bro. Thank you. I have also been listening to Andrew. Lots of awsome life changing info ae

[@bobpharoah3657]

Hey have you tried using Epsom salts to reduce the amount of ice?

[@stanmarsh2499]

The little scream when the nads went in. Haha :)

[@snb310]

Thanks for this! What is the degreaser you used and what type of spray paint?

[@Levi_Allen]

I used acetone

[@jefe9206]

Used JB water weld. Did the Sika eventually stop working?

[@gmb893]

I don't think I'll ever use this knowledge but I had fun watching

[@markcrowe2854]

Does the freezer operate outside when temps go below freezing? Thank you!

[@Alex_Laska]

Great video! I'm a bit confused about the temperature regulation. How does that work with...I think you mentioned the probe??

[@Levi_Allen]

The temperature switch turns the freezer on until it reaches desired temp, and then shuts the freezer off. This allows the whole thing to not freeze over

[@pmcollett]

Just curious re draining it when needed? You sealed the drain at the bottom

[@AnthonyRuiz-ps2yq]

Can I put this inside my room nd How many times can I re use the water ?

[@tarasvorobets9566]

Was wondering how is Sikaflex 291 holding up? How long it has been since you applied the caulking?

[@Levi_Allen]

It’s been great

[@Mooghasi666]

What did you use for temp control?? Did you use ink bird ??

[@joshualioi5144]

Hey friend, hows your body and freezer holding up after this length of time?

[@matiaslopez509]

What are the sizes of your freezer and how many liters does it make?

[@bryanotte5517]

How often does the compressor turn on once temp is made? Have you noticed a jump in your electricity bill?

[@pme24]

interested in this too

[@jacobmoir8647]

Hi nice video just think you should edit with some text on screen or something to say when you finish smoothing the sealant with your finger to wait for that to dry for at least two days ideally until filling with water. Just thought I’d be helpful and say this 🤷🏽‍♂️ thanks for the vid too!

[@Cp-gb7ij]

Do you think I can put anything to protect it from rain and snow in winter times ?

[@realdealmichaelspiel]

Hey bud. Its me again. When do you dump the old water out when having just the marine pump. Thanks in advance!

[@Jasondeheus]

Reminds me when you fell off the paddle board then proceed to jumped off the boat at Blackstone Glacier lol

[@Levi_Allen]

Exactly!

[@triscooter4]

What is in the purple can and when do you use it. I did not see you using it in the video, just the degreaser in the blue can. Thanks

[@Scottykfitness]

Temperature sensing outlet?

[@raidersandkingsfan]

I wish I had an easier way to do ice baths in the summer. Unfortunately, living in an apartment in the hot parts of California makes it difficult as I don’t have much space for a chest freezer and buying ice would get very expensive very fast. Even on the coldest setting, the shower water is around 70 degrees F (21 C). Not low enough to be therapeutic. I could buy a countertop ice maker, but I don’t even have the freezer space to store any ice and it probably wouldn’t produce enough on its own per day.

[@marcinwojcik9852]

Does the aquarium filter have a UVC lamp? How often do you change the water?

[@Levi_Allen]

lol no. It’s a cheapo particle filter

[@JacanaProductions]

What about winter months - how does one stop it from freezing ??

[@benhandley9739]

How has your sealant held up? My local home improvement store didn’t have Sika Flex and said a basic bathroom sealant would work. I now have leaks. Is your Sika Flex still keeping everything dry? Thanks for the video.

[@jumper553]

Sikaflex will hold up better than any bathroom sealant. Sikaflex is specifically designed for boats and the marine environment and actually very similar uses.

[@cjhillin]

Curious how your calk is holding up, any Leaks? I have seen the groups preach about JB weld and wanted to get your take before moving forward.

[@Levi_Allen]

I mean sikaflex is superior, but JB weld is also fine

[@beerkul3es]

@@Levi_Allen dug through the comments to find your seal of approval ahah went with your advices over jb weld…. Curing as we speak! How long did you leave yours to cure?

[@alexrhughes]

Very helpful thanks. I just scored, what appears to be, that same freezer, used, for a cool $125(USD). It's a bit rusty on the bottom, as it was used to home brew beer in it's former life, but a great deal and looking forward to that first plunge.

[@mcboyzzzz]

What is the type of the freezer you use ?

[@nestormorales443]

Question. Can you run a filtration system thru the drail plug instead of closing the drain??

[@Levi_Allen]

The drain plug built in is simply for melting ice, it will not go well if you run water through it. There is no way to control the flow. You're best making your own hole for filtration

[@xtreme8541]

How did this hold up for you with the Sikaflex 291 on the seams?

[@marc-antoinerivet1232]

I’m curious what is the submersible water pump that you use? :) Thanks in advance! 🙏

[@mattflanagan6246]

Great video!! How often did you end up needing to replace the water??

[@Levi_Allen]

Depending on usage. Every other month currently. I've been using hot tub cleaning shok as well

[@profinprotectivefinishing8295]

how does it work leaving it outside all year round, will it not just rust or wreck with the weather

[@kentganevsky3219]

What model of Frigidaire did you get. I looked at a 14.8. and is 55.75 x32.5 x29.5

[@bratty014]

Great video. Question though, you sealed up the drain, how will you drain it when you need to?

[@danielgrey8756]

I'd suggest a hose and syphon out

[@maks029]

Any update on this @Levi? Did you have any leaks or something?

[@drglencoleman]

Great vid, @Levi_Allen! (Subscribed!) Question: have you kept at cold exposure in the morning? How's is it working for you? What's the update. Best to you! Keep creating!

[@williamhood5062]

How’s you cold plunge holding up? Is the marine seal still preventing rust?

[@nemonemo6285]

Great video, well done mate!!

[@petersmidt8685]

Perfect! Thanks for the work behind this!

[@TheSamoan54321]

Do you have Amazon links for these products thank you legend

[@lukebard7589]

How has the inside of your cold tub held up? Any rust?

[@jeffmacpherson4283]

Do you happen to have the model of freezer you're using here? would love to make one of these! Great tutorial.

[@Joe-fi4hv]

I hate cold baths, but I actually love going from a hot tub to a cold bath. Then back and forth a bunch.

[@jeremylagler3178]

Levi, I have done a similar project as you. I cut the power cord to detach the lid. I know you don’t want to be liable for electrical procedures but what did you do with that cable after cutting it ?

[@Levi_Allen]

terminated the ends with butt connectors. and electrical tape

[@jeboggeln]

Curious how much your supplies ran you after the freezer? A couple hundred?

[@nagytormas]

Hello! Could you please share your height and the internal dimensions of the freezer chest? thanks

[@ashleytrusso8866]

How do you empty it to change out the water??

[@TuckerPearce]

Damn Levi, that looks so cold. Love to see more on this “journey” of yours. We have a place you can go do this here in Minnesota and I’ve debated it.

[@arnaudbeeckman6760]

so you let the ice tube cool down over the night so its cold in the morning? and u have to remove the filter before using the ice bath?

[@jeromejohnson1714]

Do you have a video of the wiring you did and links to the parts??

[@Tommy19891able]

Loving the videos! Where abouts are you based? The scenery is beautiful!

[@PeterZorn-dx6og]

Could you share what model and dimensions you used? Great video!

[@recyclemanshowaus4019]

Hey there Thanks for the video. I'd love to know, does the chemicals from the silicone leech into he water at all? My first ice bath, I found that the water stuck of the silicone smell after 3-4 days. Just wanted to know if this would effect the benefits if I am absorbing the chemicals through my skin. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@Levi_Allen]

No

[@josh2773]

Does it have to be a frigidair? what freezers won't work?

[@antmarino1]

Great vid mate! I made one not long ago and used the inkbird thermometer too, but I love the filter idea!

[@EdBlack-]

Hows it going two years later? Notice any dopamine increases? Or other benefits?

[@Xr3737]

where do you suggest i put my frozen boxed food and meat?

[@jekkashearer8988]

I’d love the link to Hubermans podcast on dopamine and ice bath if you have it? You’ve inspired me

[@taylorsanderson9593]

Does anyone just fill their bathtub? Or would it get pricey to do that daily? Just curious why I don't see it much in my research.

[@rickkadets5139]

Is the freezer motor itself regulating temp or are you using one of your components to regulate?