I Built a DIY Cold Plunge For Less Than $500! Here's How...

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Rick Lohre

Күн бұрын

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@DIYColdPlunge 3 ай бұрын

Looks good! (and very familiar 💪) Keep crushing it.

@TeamFITBODY 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Joe! 😎 your stuff was the inspiration for us building ours. Continuing to work through all the details and suss out what works for us and make mods as we go. Stay cool 🥶❄️

@damonsmith71712 20 күн бұрын

Made one 2 years ago nearly the same ! Great video. I need to plumb my pump and filter more cleanly and definitely insulate. Mine is 36 deg right now and usually stays about 40 in the super hot months in the garage. If I had to dump ice i would never do it. Gotta be convenient to just head out and do it.

@TeamFITBODY 17 күн бұрын

You're absolutely right, gotta make it easy to get in, get out, and get on with your day! Thanks for watching and I hope you found the video useful! Best, Rick

@darylhaskell2338 7 күн бұрын

Very impressive, and you make it look easy. Thanks so much!

@FITBODYLifestyle 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Excited for our next plunge!

@TeamFITBODY 3 ай бұрын

Thanks babe! I’ve been behind the camera this whole time and boy I tell you it’s quite the difference being in front of it.

@voytekzadzilko6635 2 ай бұрын

looks good, but i you filter should be in line before the chillers

@TeamFITBODY Ай бұрын

While I thought so, the more research I did, the more I found that it doesn't matter as much as you'd think especially if you use a strainer before the pump inside the tub. Joe has more info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHavlGmug9-Zgq8

@mdiebold85 2 ай бұрын

Your filter is almost worthless. It should be on the inlet not the outlet. Other then keeping the water clean the filter is supposed to protect your pump and chiller from hairs and or debris. Hair will burn that pump up quick.

@TeamFITBODY Ай бұрын

@Ls1Shane 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate the info!

@TeamFITBODY 3 ай бұрын

You bet! More to come. 😎❄️🥶❄️

@TeamFITBODY 3 ай бұрын

Have you built a DIY Cold Plunge? If so what was. your biggest hurdle?

@codacNvegas 9 күн бұрын

Making my own lid

@TeamFITBODY 9 күн бұрын

@@codacNvegas Awesome, don't forget to put some sort of moisture barrier over the insulation foam/board. :D

@tylerh3372 Ай бұрын

Does it matter the chiller is only for 79 gallons when the tub is about 100? Does it make it run harder/longer opening the opportunity for burning it out?

@TeamFITBODY Ай бұрын

I keep mine at around 45-50º and have had it "on" 24/7. I have not noticed a significant issue with it running constantly or having issues keeping up. That said, I'm not searching for sup 39º temps. I would say the unit actually only runs about 10-15% of the time in "chill" mode. Maybe slightly higher when the temps in the barn were in the 80º+ range.

@russnewberry9801 17 күн бұрын

I probably only have 80-85 gallons of water in my 100 Gallon tank. Otherwise it would overflow every time I get in.

@TeamFITBODY 17 күн бұрын

@@russnewberry9801 Good point. Depending on your size and how deep you want the water on your body to be, you'll not be filling it all the way. Thanks for chiming in and pointing that out!

@Darklore-Dispatch 3 ай бұрын

Why did you put the filter after the pump ? Wouldn't it be better to have it before the pump and chiller ?

@FlankinspanK Ай бұрын

yes

@TeamFITBODY Ай бұрын

@stewartguenther4507 Ай бұрын

How does that chiller get the water down to sub 50 degree temps..? It's just an aquarium filter rated for 68-78 degrees. Cold plunge chillers that can reach lower temps are much more expensive.

@TeamFITBODY 17 күн бұрын

Sorry for the delay in response Stewart. As far as the chiller getting down to sub 50 degrees...the one I purchased was rated for 68º+ but has controls that go down to 42º. It chills down well and If I had to guess, it's a matter of load and running time. I notice mine runs ~2-4 hrs a day. If you were running an aquarium, I would guess it would run less frequently. These chillers are designed with compressors capable of cooling water more effectively than their stated range to ensure reliability. This means they can reach lower temperatures but were not specifically designed for it. Mine has been running for months without issue and I know of several other users who are at the 1+ yr mark with theirs.

@codacNvegas 9 күн бұрын

@@TeamFITBODYthanks for answering. I just use ice blocks that I make at home, but I was just looking at the aquarium chillers, but I was hesitant because they advertise that the lowest temp that they get to is around 65 degrees

@TeamFITBODY 9 күн бұрын

@@codacNvegas Yeah, that was a hurdle for me to understand as well. Ice blocks work too. It's just the added work and friction it caused me vs just being able to jump right in. Do what works for you. Making ice blocks certainly is cheaper and less maintenance. ;)

@Ty_yota 2 ай бұрын

What is the white stuff around the tank?

@TeamFITBODY Ай бұрын

It's an insulation wrap used in barns. One side is foil and it's got a 'bubble wrap' look to it. I have since replaced it when I put the siding on and used spray foam insulation. Working like a champ now. Probably time to do an updated video. I will be doing an overview of DIY Cold Plunge's new design that I'm building around a 150 gallon tub soon! Stay tuned for that! You can check it out here: diycoldplunge.com/?ref=RICKLOHRE

@TeamFITBODY 17 күн бұрын

That was a temporary insulation fix. It was the foil bubble wrap used to sheath underneath barn siding that I had left over. It worked but eventually I enclosed the frame and used spray foam insulation which not only helped with keeping it cold, but also helped with condensation in warmer temperatures.

@gabrielbollant8836 Ай бұрын

$500? WTF?!?! But one on Amazon for $20 this Black Friday

@TeamFITBODY 17 күн бұрын

Absolutely understand those are available. The difference is, the added space and flexibility that a stock tank offers...especially for taller or bigger humans :) Add onto that, a stock tank with filtration and insulation will keep you from having to change the water as frequently and keep you from having to add as much ice to keep it cold. Don't get me wrong, an inflatable for $35 or something like that is exactly how I started and can work. It's just how much more convenient and permanent of a setup do you want. Thanks for commenting and hope you found some use in my channel. :D