Just ordered mine and getting ready to build my plunge in the next week. Can't wait to try it out.

This system does a beautiful job, crystal clear water, very easy to use

This video needs more comments. This is great material for the diy cold plunge crowd.

I just ordered this system as it looks like the best all in design out there. The supplier was very quick to respond to my questions and got the product shipped out fast. I have been using a basic pond filter which makes a huge mess of the water when you clean it so you have to drain the chest as well. This should eliminate that and with a much smaller footprint. I'll give an update once I've gotten it up and running and have a chance to use it for a bit.

@gamzeshidler1632

23 күн бұрын

Where do you buy this system?

Took the plunge 😄 bought the kit. Excited

Just got my system and Im blown away at how simple it was to set up! Thanks for creating such a great product that's easy to use. Ill be adding the ozone generator in a month or so.

great looking product and ill likely order once im completing my chest freezer

@APEX.86

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I'm due to remake this video as the latest revision has improved components, like the filter housing and union. I think it looks much cleaner. This is pictured on the website, but not in this video.

Hi there - just seeing if I can get this system in Australia. Great set up mate Thx Andrew

@APEX.86

5 ай бұрын

Yes, but shipping is a bit pricey, and you would need a transformer for the 120v pump.

Every time I watch a new video about this setup Im amazed. Its so simple but yet so effective. Love it. I have a little off-topic question tho about sanitation, I last heard you used Peroxide to supplement for sanitation, do you still use that with this setup and ozone? Im having an issue where I shock my plunge with peroxide (about 2.2oz) in the morning and I run my ozone for about an hour / 1hr 15min a day. When I check the peroxide levels the next morning, its at 0. Been like this for about 2 weeks now. Cant get the levels to stay. My water is still crystal clear, PH is good and ive changed my ML filters already. Is this normal? and what level should I try to keep the peroxide PPM at? I appreciate all the help!

@APEX.86

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I still use peroxide. I try to keep the level between 50 - 100. What percentage are you using? What concentration do you measure right after shocking? IME, if the levels drop quickly, there is microbial growth.

It is a great video and set up. How long do you usually run the pump and ozone generator per day? Thanks for sharing.

@APEX.86

6 ай бұрын

Https://apex86.square.site/faq

@39l61

5 ай бұрын

@@APEX.86 Thanks for your quick reply. Do you think I can run fridge, pump and ozone generator in one multi plug that runs off Inkbird Thermostat so every thing runs at the same time? or the power is too overload for inbird to handle?

@APEX.86

5 ай бұрын

@@39l61 just add up the power ratings for those devices and compare to the rating on the inkbird.

Great video. Curious on the switch from marine land to apex. Im in initial building phase of my plunge and want to get it right to start with

@APEX.86

Ай бұрын

It is a massive upgrade, even from running 2 Marineland pumps like I was.

@lmac222

Ай бұрын

@@APEX.86 just canceled my marineland order. Gonna have to return filters, but im glad i found this video before i opened package. Which ozone do you use?

@APEX.86

Ай бұрын

@@lmac222 this is my recommendation: tinyurl.com/2dcs2sj9

Awesome work! I'm using a similar system with Ozone, but I've been told that inhaling Ozone is pretty bad (basic rule is, if you can smell it, it's too much) how do you go about that? Thanks!

@APEX.86

6 ай бұрын

Mine is in the garage, so it's easy to avoid the area when ozone is running. As long as you leave the lid closed, most stays contained in the freezer. Still some will seep out though. Another plunger did some testing and found that the air inside the freezer can stay high in ozone for many hours. So, when you first open it, avoid taking a smell and give it some time to dissipate.

I don't have the 3d printed base on the pump and I'm finding that when all connected together, the filter is lifting out of the water on it's own and won't stay down in the water. Is the 3d printed base required to hold everything in place?

@APEX.86

6 ай бұрын

The base provides a lot of stability, because without it the bottom of the pump is curved and has the cord protruding on one side. I'm not sure what filter housing you are using though, and other details about your setup. So, it's hard to say for sure.

@mikeantoniadis

6 ай бұрын

@@APEX.86 Thanks for the quick response. I have the same filter housing as you, just without the 3d printed base. It makes sense that it adds stability, but didn't know that it would actually hold everything in place, preventing the filter from floating upwards to the surface of the water.

Great work on this. Now I don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Just purchased a full kit. How much more effective is the ozonator than just the O tube?

@APEX.86

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! Ozone is a very powerful part of the sanitation practice. If you don't want to run chlorine/bromine, you are going to need ozone. I put up a new FAQ page on my site: apex86.square.site/faq

@meetloaf

8 ай бұрын

Perfect, thank you. Do you have an ozonator and wifi plug you recommend?

@APEX.86

8 ай бұрын

@@meetloaf the JED 003 is a great option: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/product/jed-003/?ref=APEX86 I use a wifi outlet from Etekcity, but it isn't listed any more. You should be able to find something on Amazon easily. Almost all will be able to set a schedule and set manual timers.

@meetloaf

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your replies, very helpful. Before I order, 003 and not 303? And this will plug right into your all in one pump setup?

@APEX.86

8 ай бұрын

@@meetloaf yes, either of those will work very well. The venturi allows you to skip the air pump.

About to order. Just to confirm, this plus the 003 should be all you need? Or do you need an extra air pump for the ozone?

@APEX.86

4 ай бұрын

No air pump needed!

So with this cord keeper, that will allow me to run the ozone tube out of the freezer, without having to cut the trim to make space? The lid still comes down on top of the cord keeper and creates a tight seal?

@APEX.86

Ай бұрын

Yes, and no. It will really depend on your specific freezer geometry. The cord keeper primarily organizes the cords, holding them in place, and allows a better seal with the soft freezer lid gasket. There is still a good chance that hard plastic parts of the freezer can pinch the ozone tube shut. My freezer does this on the angled face of the freezer's rim, and has another offending part on the lid. So, I heated a small metal socket and used it to bend a divot into the rim, and I cut a very small chunk out the lid. You best bet is to make a "snake" our of clay, the size of your ozone tube, lay it over the rim, shut and open it, and see where the pinch points are. Then you can plan on how to open them up.

@jschultzf3

Ай бұрын

Yeah that makes sense with the clay. But the lid itself shuts over the cord keeper and is sealed? So that effectively eliminates the need to cut off part of the trim for the ozone tube. I understand I might need to finagle with other parts on the inside that pinch the ozone tube. Super interested in ordering this, but I just want to make sure I’m understanding the lid over the cord keeper correctly.

@APEX.86

Ай бұрын

@@jschultzf3 Yes, the gasket on the lid has plenty of give to deform over the cords/tubes, but it can't change direction fast enough to seal well. The cord keeper adds almost nothing to the total height, but gives a gentle curve that the gasket can seal against.

@jschultzf3

Ай бұрын

Terrific. This is really helpful. I did see you mention in another comment that you might make an improved version of this video. If you do, I would love to see the lid over the cord keeper in action. Thank you, brother!

@APEX.86

Ай бұрын

@@jschultzf3 imgur.com/a/dd6jx1i

Where did you get your hose holders attached to the side wall?

@APEX.86

2 ай бұрын

Search "adhesive cable clips" on Amazon. There are a bunch of options out there. I don't think these exact ones are listed anymore.

I love my APEX.86 filtration system in my Grizzly 450 cooler & i actually run it continuously,except when I’m plunging or cleaning the cooler.❤ Wondering if it’s possible to incorporate a 1/2 hp water chiller to it or would that have to be a completely different set up (external filter)?

@APEX.86

9 күн бұрын

I'm glad you are liking your system! There won't be an easy way to integrate it with an external chiller directly. What you could do though, is find a chiller with a built in circulation pump, and run that separately, with just a mesh filter before the chiller. Then, you can still continue to use the APEX86 system to keep your water clean.

@colleenpodraza6050

9 күн бұрын

@@APEX.86 thanks so much for the suggestion!

Just purchased the Apex86 and I am supper stoked to build my setup. For the chest freezer did you line yours with anything?

@APEX.86

2 ай бұрын

My freezer still has the factory enamel coating. A couple spots have flaked off, so in the future I will probably fiberglass it.

@AaronKarson

2 ай бұрын

Did you have to seal anything in the freezer?

@APEX.86

2 ай бұрын

@@AaronKarson I sealed the seams with JB Water Weld.

Did you swap out your freezer for a bigger one? What size is this in length of you don’t mind me asking?

@APEX.86

3 ай бұрын

No, it's the same Frigidaire 14.8 I started with. It's about 49" wide, inside.

Dude, so do you run the filter & pump 24/7 and run ozone 1hr a day or do you only run filter & pump while running ozone? Asking cause I got cloudy water after two weeks using this setup, thanks 🙏

@APEX.86

4 ай бұрын

I have all my best practices laid out here: apex86.square.site/faq This system only filters the water. You must still have a solid sanitation protocol to avoid the microbial growth which causes cloudy water.

👍

I'm curious on why not a 20 micron filter? Can you please explain?

@APEX.86

3 ай бұрын

Because I have seen a significant improvement in recovering cloudy water using 5 micron elements. This suggests that the particles causing cloudiness are sub 20 micron.

What is the thick black chord for? If I don’t add ozone, am I still going to need that?

@APEX.86

7 ай бұрын

The thick black cord is pump power. The large blue tube is ozone. If you don't do ozone, you can option the kit with a silicone tube to inject air instead. This keeps your water oxygenated.

@despatrickdesbiens2416

6 ай бұрын

@@APEX.86 What is the benefit of air injection to keep the water oxygenated?

@APEX.86

6 ай бұрын

@@despatrickdesbiens2416 keeping the water saturated with dissolved oxygen can suppress anaerobic microbes (which tend to be the nasty ones).

How long do you need to run the setup in a day to keep it clean?

@APEX.86

5 ай бұрын

It will depend on a number of variables, but I have some guidance here: Https://apex86.square.site/faq

Ok, dumb question. How dobyou get a hold of this fellow to ask questions? I'm a newbie trying to build one for my daughter who needs this for her medical condition.

@APEX.86

22 күн бұрын

If you have questions specific to the filtration system, you can use the contact form on apex86.square.site/ For questions about building a cold plunge, I would join the DIY chest freezer cold plunge group on Facebook, or get John Richter's ebook: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/product/the-ultimate-chest-freezer-cold-plunge-diy-guide/?ref=APE

wait, but it means that water in goes first through the water pump and only then to filter, meaning any dirt or anything either goes trough the pump and not through filter first.. does not make any sense to me

@APEX.86

24 күн бұрын

That's correct, and it does make sense. I'll explain. Pumps like these are designed to push against a restriction. If you put that same restriction on the inlet, the pump efficiency drops much more. As the restriction increases (like your main filter clogging) the pump will eventually cavitate in the inlet, and this can damage the pump. These particular pumps are designed for use in ponds and can ingest a significant amount of debris without damaging the impeller. In my system, there is a high flow pre-filter on the pump inlet. This catches any larger debris, like hair, which could eventually tangle the impeller, without imposing a significant restriction on the intake. From there it pushes through the much more restriction main filter. This setup works very well. Over 800 kits in customer plunges and zero returns!

What zone generator do you use?

@APEX.86

3 ай бұрын

I have a JED 202,since I purchased when I had a Marineland pump. For this system the 003 model is a perfect fit and less expensive: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/product/jed-003/?ref=APEX86

Can this pump and filter be used with an active aqua chiller in a stock tank?

@APEX.86

3 ай бұрын

You can definitely use it inside a stock tank, but it is designed to be used internally, so there is no easy way to integrate is with an external plumbing loop. You could run a separate loop for the chiller, which just a mesh filter, and run this inside the tank though.

@lancegreco8388

3 ай бұрын

@@APEX.86 Can you expound? Could I have the pump in the tank but with proper fittings run it out through the tank wall, have the filter in line and mounted on the side then out of the filter and into the chiller then back out the chiller and into the stock tank (with proper fittings of course) Would something like that work?

@APEX.86

3 ай бұрын

@@lancegreco8388 you could definitely do that. I just can't guarantee that the venturi will still function with a lot of extra plumbing, plus the chiller. If you keep the venturi (return) only a couple inches deep in the water, it could work.

@lancegreco8388

3 ай бұрын

I may skip the Venturi. I’ve been running ozone only 1 hour a day the aerator stone and it’s been fine. I bought one of your units and used it outside all winter in Iowa and it was great. Unfortunately the flow is too high for the 1/4 Active Aqua chiller so I bought the same pump in the 250 model. I’ll let you know how it works.

Is this setup better than the previous set up you had with two marine land pumps?

@APEX.86

5 ай бұрын

Very big improvement!

@isabellaroa9172

5 ай бұрын

@@APEX.86 I just order the two caps for the for the filter plug can I return those? And order this new set up?

@APEX.86

5 ай бұрын

@@isabellaroa9172 email me ASAP and let me know your name apexeightysix@gmail.com

do you take the system out when you plunge? how long do you run the system Thanks,

@APEX.86

6 ай бұрын

No, the system stays in. You just unplug everything. More details here: apex86.square.site/faq

@jeffbeauchamp2379

6 ай бұрын

where is you ozone unit mounted?

@APEX.86

6 ай бұрын

@@jeffbeauchamp2379 on the wall behind the freezer.

The filter that is in the kit. Best way to clean it?

@APEX.86

7 ай бұрын

The safest way to clean it would just be to spray it off in the sink. You can put some straight peroxide on it to see if it fizzes. If so, you could make a strong peroxide mix to soak it in the canister. When in doubt, just replace. They are quite cheap.

@meetloaf

7 ай бұрын

I have had mine in place for a 2-3 weeks, and flow seems to be diminished a bit. Is there a better type of filter? Surprised it is clogging already. I tried spraying it off, seemed to look fairly clean. Cleaned the prefilter as well. What os the best kind to buy?

@APEX.86

7 ай бұрын

@@meetloaf you can experiment with any 10" x 2.5" filter, but I like these 5 micron spun filters. Link on my FAQ: apex86.square.site/faq If your venturi is still injecting a stream of air into the outlet, then your flow is still good. If it stops this, the filter needs attention. I ran one of these filters for almost 4 months, without cleaning, and it still flows great. But, everybody brings a different amount of debris into their water. If your water has been in use for a while with a less powerful filter, it will be playing catch up. You can either give it a soak in a very strong peroxide solution, or just replace it and see how long it lasts going forward.

Just wondering if I could buy this in Australia ?

@APEX.86

5 ай бұрын

You can but it requires the use of a transformer for the 120v pump

@user-jx4jg1if9p

5 ай бұрын

@@APEX.86how would this be set up ?

@APEX.86

5 ай бұрын

​@@user-jx4jg1if9psend me your shipping address on my website contact and I will get you a shipping quote.

how long do you run

@APEX.86

4 ай бұрын

I posted some guidelines here: apex86.square.site/faq

About to purchase! Any promo codes?

@APEX.86

Ай бұрын

I have it marked down on an extended discount. Trying to keep the value high for you guys. But I don't have room for additional mark downs right now.

Wath is the minimum temp for this system ?

@APEX.86

7 ай бұрын

As long as the water doesn't freeze, you are good to go!

@livemorededicated3881

7 ай бұрын

@APEX.86 wath if the top wather freezing but not the bottom ? Like the first 1cm ? To be able to have wather temperature around 0.0

@APEX.86

7 ай бұрын

@@livemorededicated3881 as long as the pump doesn't freeze or ingest ice, it should be fine.

@livemorededicated3881

7 ай бұрын

@@APEX.86 do you ship in Canada ?

@APEX.86

7 ай бұрын

@@livemorededicated3881 I can, but there are some things to consider. Shoot me a message on my website and I'll explain.