Great video. Thank you for pulling this together. I have been wanting to create a similar set up in my 100 gallon tank out here in Minneapolis, MN, but the cold has really made that challenging. I have been using a deicer in my tank all winter and this has allowed us to plunge everyday. Love your filter and UV set up, but will likely need to insulate this pump to keep it viable from December to April. FWIW, I plan on going with a cold shower option for the hot months out here from June to August. Thanks again for your time and video!

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

You don't think the moving water will keep it from freezing?

@TuskerStrong

Жыл бұрын

@@The.Cold.Plunge I'll have to give a shot and let you know. Thanks for the response.

@TuskerStrong

Жыл бұрын

@@The.Cold.Plunge Thank you for responding. I will give it ago next fall/winter here in MN and see what comes of it. Hoping a timer set to turn on 2x/hour would keep things from freezing up.

Just picked up my first 100 gal yrough and i love yiur ideas for keepijg it clean and keepijg it cheap

@The.Cold.Plunge

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Have fun plunging.

Very nice simple effective build! Good job!!

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

Love it. This is exactly what I was looking for. A budget solution for someone just getting started. Thank you.

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope it goes well for you.

Very helpful. I'm just starting cold plunge and picked up a portable version. Withe the bottom drain spigot, I'm hoping to route the pipe from it and just return the water over the lip. Cheers and Chills! 🙂

Lol No it’s never going to get easier Thank you for sharing. Got my own plunge been doing it for about 5 days

@The.Cold.Plunge

11 ай бұрын

Nice! Congrats on the plunge.

Great video, great solutions, thank you!

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement.

Great video thanks. Just so you know the lower port on the filter pump goes to the high side and the higher port goes to the lower hole in the tub. Great video worked great.

@bernie45l46

2 ай бұрын

Why not use chlorine to kill the bacteria like a pool?

So helpful!!! Thanks a lot for sharing!

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Cheers!

Nice work! I like the UV idea for low cost. Thanks for the video.

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m not 100% sure how effective it is. But, low cost to test it out (unlike Ozone).

Thanks for explaining that the hoses need to be gravity fed. I have a plastic tub so will need to look for another solution.

Great video

Great video, thanks!!

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.

Great vid thanks so much!

Thank you so much for making this video, answered a lot of my questions! Simple and smart DIY. I'm wondering how often you change the water and clean the tank now with the pump and the UV light? Looking to build one just like yours! Thank you

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Usually need to change every 2 weeks +\-.

Thank you, exactly what I am looking for👍 Regards Dominick Co Meath Ireland

Bulk head fittings work good also

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

True.

Used this method and components ....works great... just used better hoses and clamps...

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Nice. Glad to hear it.

I have a Nurecover portable ice bath which has 1 drainage tap/point at the bottom. As I can't drill holes and I'm not too keen on punching holes through it for a second outlet, would the pump set up you have be able to pump the water into the ice bath via a hose that hangs over the edge into the top of the ice bath?

Thanks

“The only shock you need is from the cold water” great note on unplugging/removing any electricity from the water

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

True, true.

This is perfect for us beginners. I was using my pool in the winter where the water was around 50-60 degrees. unfortunately it gets over 80 degrees in the summer. Question, how long does the water last with this setup before you need to change the water all together? I live in socal where its hot more often than not, so I will have to use ice to get it to the temp I need. Great video thank you for the info!

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

With this set up, I can usually get 2 to 3 weeks of the water staying clear. If you were disciplined enough to shower before plunging, I think you could possibly extended even further.

Just watched this and purchased the filter and UV light. My question is what size hole punch did you use to drill the holes? Thanks in advance

i use small chlorine tablet ...dissolves slow and works great

What's missing is a sand filter or a cartridge filter. Hook it up inline to the pump where the inlet goes to sand filter and filtered water comes back into the tub. You can then either pull out and clean the cartridge or backwash the sand filter. Just running through the pump is only going to cause large debris to collect in the pump. UV doesn't do any good when it's outside exposed to sunlight. You can use small bromine or chlorine tablets to kill the microorganisms. You can find a decent sand filter or cartridge filter for less than $100. The bathtub drain is a clever idea. I have a refrigerator pump for my cold soak tub, but I also have a pool so I was considering doing something like this because the refrigerator filter is small and needs to be cleaned every few days to keep it running. I'm likely going to get a cartridge filter and a small pump and do something similar. This is a cool build!

Great video thank you. Was wondering how long you have been doing the cold plunge and what kind of benefits you notice from it health wise. I started taking cold showers a couple weeks ago first thing in the morning and seem to be having a whole host of benefits.

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

I’m about 2 month in at the point. I definitely feel energized and accomplished when I’m done. I’ve also noticed I’m less shocked when I get in. As for other health benefits, I can’t say I’ve seen anything that I can directly link to the plunge yet. All the best on the showers… that seems worse to me :)

@MoltMedia1

Жыл бұрын

@@The.Cold.Plunge yes it’s tough and I never want to get in but when I am done I feel like I have drank a couple cups of coffee. My entire day seems better. I live in a small condo so the shower is really the only option for me right now

Does the water not flow back into the return line since it is submerged/slightly submerged? Any reason you would not put the return hole above water line?

I realize one hole has to be higher than the other but Do you know if it makes a difference on how low or high and how close together you make your holes for the filter?

I got the same horse trough. Was hoping some chlorine would be enough to keep it clear but after just 2 weeks of use it is disgusting. Gotta figure something like this out i guess

at the end you ask does it get easier - it will get easier when you start dunking your face! I'm amazed you don't get headaches leaving your head out like that

What if I have an inflatable tub. Is there a pump solution?

I think you could get rid of the plumbers putty and just use the rubber washer on the inside to prevent leaks

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

True.

Great video. However, I suggest getting a chiller and cold plunge barrel. That is what I use and will run you around $2,000 and save you headache after headache. Not to mention what do you do in the summer time? Adding bags of ice is not a real good solution and that can get very expensive. I love a good DIY but after a few headaches its so worth the money to buy a nice unit. Mine is 39 degrees every day and ready when I get home 365 days a year.

@The.Cold.Plunge

10 ай бұрын

Agreed. But, money id too tight for that luxury purchase.

@wallstreetbets9814

10 ай бұрын

@@The.Cold.Plunge you can actually pick up a chiller for $800 or so. Understand when money is tight

Great video. Any solution to chilling the water in warmer months?

@The.Cold.Plunge

3 ай бұрын

Pay thousands of dollars for a chiller... Which is why I only plunge in the winter :)

Great post. Now that you've been running the system for a few moths, does the pump/filter and the UV light do the job?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

With this setup, water stays clear for 2-3 weeks. I think it could increase if I added an oil sponge. Currently not using this setup because it is summer and I don't have a chiller.

I’ve got a small above ground pool laying around would that be suitable? IT’s chemically treated regularly waters just don’t feel like throwing money when I got something that can probably be used

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not.

Would you happen to have a solution for filtering water in cold plunge tubs that are of the thermo-insulated plastic kind? (Ie nurecover, etc.) I only have one opening to draw water out

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have experience with those. My guess is that you’d need a pump with more power to get the water up and over the edge.

Any feedback on placement of holes for the inlet and outlet. I assume the lower one is the inlet for the pump.

@The.Cold.Plunge

6 ай бұрын

Because it is a weak pump, I found best results flipping them and having inlet as top one.

i use vinerar as an antibacterial in my tub

thanks for the great video! has your tank rusted?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Nope. All good.

😂is that ever going to get easy NOPE not in my experience. Great video

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Don’t knock it till you try it.

With the inlet to the pump at the higher port, is the filter able to get a lot of the stuff that settles to the bottom?

@The.Cold.Plunge

6 ай бұрын

No, but it gets the stuff floating in the top.

Do you think that the sink drank would work on a Rubbermaid 100 stock tank?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not.

Thanks for the video. I'm curious if your tank leaked when you first got it? I just bought one from Home Depot and it leaks, so I'm trying to figure out the best way to seal the seams.

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

No leaks on mine. All good.

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

If I were you, I’d take it back and exchange for another one.

@allen3243

Жыл бұрын

@@The.Cold.Plunge yes, I will take it back, so frustrating, Thanks for your video, very helpful!

Great video. I'm using the same tank and have recently started seeing cancer/reproductive health warnings on galvanized steel products in Cali and Oregon. Do you know anything about that/have any suggestions for non toxic/affordable liners or sealants?

@The.Cold.Plunge

10 ай бұрын

Sorry. I don't have any intel on that.

@jcunningham2rcr

10 ай бұрын

You can buy 100 gallon and larger plastic stock tanks. I got mine from princess auto here in canada for $190 CDN. It's general use is for livestock, but works great for a plunge.

@halc5975

8 ай бұрын

Everything gives you cancer according to california

I have an inflatable tube. The screw is not compatible with the pump. Why don't put both filter tubes inside the water?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

This particular filter doesn't have a strong enough pump to pull the water up and over the edge. It needs to be gravity fed.

Need more videos brotha

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to get more content out there... don't have the funds right now for a plunge and summer temps are soaring!

hi,where did you buy the galvanized tub from ?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Found mine on Facebook marketplace, but Home Depot and Lowe’s also sell them.

Just bought some of the materials from this video. However, your hole saw is inch and a half, but your sink drain is inch and a quarter? Is this correct??

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

If you’re following, my set of exactly, yes. The way the sink drain is shaped it. Kind of tapers at the head. The slightly larger drillbit allows the sink drain to get close to flush. Make sense?

Can you link me to the hoses that are needed that attach to the filter?

@The.Cold.Plunge

2 ай бұрын

The hoses come with the filter if you buy the same one I have.

I wonder if instead of installing two holes...couldnt you raise the pool a foot or two and use the hole provided then just let it feed back into top?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Don’t think this pump setup is strong enough to push it up and over the edge.

@brownsboy23

Жыл бұрын

​@@The.Cold.Plunge appreciate the video. Thank you.

what kind of pump should i buy that doesnt need to be gravity fed?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Not sure. I haven't researched that. Sorry.

Great now, how can we create a chilling mechanism, like the cold plunge tubs that sell for 8k

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Hard to create. Probably need to drop $500-$800+ for a pro chiller once the temps warm up.

@GerowC1

Жыл бұрын

I bought a chest freezer, temp control, gfci cord, pump/filter. Treat it like a hot tub. Works great. Probably cost me about 1k to hook up. Go about 1-2 months before I have to drain/clean it.

I wonder if this will work with the Rubbermaid tub..

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

It should.

I dont understand why you need a pump. Would the UV Light be enough to sanitize the water or what am I missing about the necessity of using a water pump ?

@The.Cold.Plunge

3 ай бұрын

Pump filters out miscellaneous debris, oils, etc.

How have these devices held up? The UV light has medium reviews

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Held up fine. Haven’t plunged in a few weeks. Weather got to warm for my setup.

How do you connect it with a water chiller and a water filter?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Beyond my scope, sorry. Search DIY Cold Plunge on google and you should find some solid resources.

Would the 330 be good for a 55/60gal tank?

@The.Cold.Plunge

11 ай бұрын

330 what?

how do you keep the water cold when the weather warms up?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

I don’t :( This is a cold weather / winter hack.

How do you keep the water cold in the summer?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

I don’t :( I’m currently saving up for a ModPlunge. It seems to be the best bang-for-buck cold plunge. modtub.co/product/modplunge/?sld=youtube1

How about in-tank filters option?

@The.Cold.Plunge

7 ай бұрын

I wasn't convinced it would work... not sure why. If you give it a try, let me know how it works out.

Does a 1.25" hole saw not work? I see you linked the 1.5" hole saw but the drain is 1.25"

@The.Cold.Plunge

7 ай бұрын

I remember being confused as well... but, that's what I needed for my setup.

@ji7788

7 ай бұрын

​@The.Cold.Plunge just tested 1.25" hole on some wood and the threading of the drain is too large. Will test 1 3/8 before I drill into the tub. About to have your setup sometime today or tomorrow.

@The.Cold.Plunge

7 ай бұрын

@@ji7788 let me know how it goes.

@ji7788

7 ай бұрын

​@The.Cold.Plunge just filled it up today. 1.375" hole saw is perfect for those drains. Plumbers putty didn't stay, too large of a gap since since bevel of drain cant go flush with tub. Just used a rubber washer and tightened fast, no leaks. Had to put some Teflon tape where I have the tube connecting to the pipe with the hose clamp. Was able to utilize existing stock tank drain plug for water going out to filter. Have a hose shutoff valve going into the tank, then a 3/4" -> 1" adapter into a 1" brass pipe that the filter tube connects to.

Is the UV filter as effective as ozone?

@The.Cold.Plunge

11 ай бұрын

I don’t have any experience with ozone, so can’t compare.

Any damage to your water filter after the water froze and thawed?

@The.Cold.Plunge

7 ай бұрын

No. Was fine once it thawed.

@JohnHobitakis

7 ай бұрын

@@The.Cold.Plunge great, in Chicago and mine froze so was wondering if this would hold up.

Can chorine be used to kill bacteria?

@The.Cold.Plunge

6 ай бұрын

Yup. I’ve considered giving it a try. Some people just like to avoid chemicals.

Hi I am new to all this and I want to start this but I don’t want to be spending 100s on ice so how do I keep it cold I am 16 and need to convince my parents I know this is a late comment but if you could help I would appreciate it

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

The bad news is that's there's no cheap way to keep it cool. If you live far enough north (or south, if you're on the other side of the equator) then the ambient temp can keep the water cold. I was plunging in the winter, so I was good. But, if outside temps are warm, the only way to cool is ice or a chiller. Some people make their own ice, but that's a lot of work. Might just have to go for cold showers until the weather turns cold near you.

@monocabezon

Жыл бұрын

Get 4 or 5 bottles of 2 litters each, fill them up with water and put them in your house freezer. Once the bottles are frozen put them in the water tank 2 or 3 hours before you take the plunge.

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

@@monocabezon I tried something very similar with really nice cooler ice packs. The marketing material on Amazon said the packs were equivalent to 10 pounds of ice, or something like that. At best I was able to drop the temperature six or 7°.

Aquarium salt to keep from freezing

would this be a good method for lotion too?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

???

@owenjohnson4965

Жыл бұрын

@@The.Cold.Plunge would it be good to get lotion out of the water

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

@@owenjohnson4965 ah… it would certainly help some. Another thing that would help with some thing like lotion would be some sponge balls that you can find on Amazon. They are designed to soak oil out of the water of hot tubs. That could be helpful.

@owenjohnson4965

Жыл бұрын

@@The.Cold.Plunge ok thanks man

Epsom salt would be good to keep it from freezing

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Freezing hasn’t been a problem for me in Virginia.

@dantonio5000

Жыл бұрын

Might speed up rusting yer metal trough too.

You have the lines crossed on the filter/pump. Inlet is on top, outlet on bottom. Cool vid though

@The.Cold.Plunge

10 ай бұрын

I don’t think so. I’m set with in/up and out/down.

@video3dvd

10 ай бұрын

@@The.Cold.Plunge all of the pump filters I have used like that have the inlet on top. Works best if drain from tub is bottom fed bulkhead to inlet filter pump. Outlet filter pump to top bulkhead of tub.

no, it's never gonna get easy lol. but the great news is there's NOTHING that makes you feel high hours later in the day (i've never tried or have desire to do drugs fyi). great idea man!

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think that people who talk about the lingering effect are more talking about increased positivity and mental clarity. I can't say that I experience that in a way that I could attribute to cold plunging.

Hey friend, i am using the same pump,i adapted to a freezer, but this is the second time it happens, after 3-4 weeks, my water is murky is so weird, i used about 1/4 food grade petoxide. I have only used it 4x after showering. Anybody had this issue? I suspect the cartridge filter maybe?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

I’m not really an expert in this area, but consider getting some of the chemical pool strips to test the different pH balances and what not related to your water. That might give you an idea of the condition of the water, and how you might need to improve it to prevent what you’re experiencing.

Is that UV light safe for humans? Brand looks a little suspect but maybe I'm being too cautious.

@The.Cold.Plunge

7 ай бұрын

I don't have it on when I'm using. It is under the cover, so not ever looking at it. For whatever that's worth.

Instead of UV, couldn’t you just you chlorine?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but I’m trying to stay away from chemicals.

Hi! Great advice! Question: I have a tub with a drain hole at the bottom (for the outgoing water); is it necessary to make a hole for the clean incoming water? Or is there a reason I could not hang it over the side of the tub?

@The.Cold.Plunge

Ай бұрын

The pump in the video isn’t strong enough to pump water up and into the tub. But, use a stronger pump/filter and it should work.

@ccelms6581

Ай бұрын

@@The.Cold.Plunge Ah! Good to know! Thank you!