Product Links: Ice Pod: www.podcompany.com/RECOVATECH 1/3 HP Water Chillers: amzn.to/46YDH3c Active Aqua water pump: amzn.to/3Tf9auR Sediment Filters: amzn.to/46UX6SK 3/4" hose: amzn.to/47TDhfI Products I recommend to keep your cold plunge clean: amzn.to/3Tmrrqg

I did this after almost pulling the trigger on dropping $1,000 for and ice pod and chiller. A quick Amazon search found all kinds of generic ice tubs well under $100 and the exact same chiller for $300. I have it set for 50° and it works great so far.

@naizondj

17 күн бұрын

Where you get chiller so cheap wow!!

Yes!! Thanks for making this video. I’ve always wondered why these chillers were so expensive but no one really provided any alternatives. Great vid.

@Recovatech

24 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful.

Thank you for the very informative and useful video my friend. Invested in a freezer after many reddit forums, but not easy transferring so many bottles back and forth + does not freeze in time for daily use the next morning, looking forward to setting up this system for some healthy competition with my Dad!

Thank you for the video. Only thing was a pain was finding some of the fittings

@Recovatech

22 күн бұрын

Yeah, it can be. I’ve gone through a lot of trial and error.

Thank you so much! Was about to spend over $700 on an "ice bath" chiller... using this setup will not only work better but It'll only cost me $325 plus the $100 for the ice bath itself. I watched another gentleman say it's still helpful on the chiller to use Ice bricks (if you have them which I do as that's what I started with) to cool the water down when changing out the water.

@Recovatech

12 күн бұрын

Absolutely! Definitely doesn't hurt to start with ice if you have it available. Will save you some electricity too! Thanks for watching.

Very informative...thank you! Have you tried bromine in a floater?

@Recovatech

4 күн бұрын

Thanks, Lisa! No I have not, but have heard of plenty of others that have with success.

Can you please make a video on how to do the same thing for the plunge inflatable??

How often do you change the water with the cleaning process you mentioned? Thank you for a great video!

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

It will definitely depend on how often you're plunging, but with the Sirona you can go about a month or so (maybe more) without changing it. If you don't use it, you'll have to do it weekly.

Awesome video. Thanks. Question though. I live in an area with extremely hard water. Any ideas on how to protect the filter and chiller from build up?

@Recovatech

28 күн бұрын

Perhaps an inline RV filter would help when you fill up the pod. It's actually a good idea to use one of these no matter what type of water you have: amzn.to/3V18utx

@DarksouIjah

27 күн бұрын

@@Recovatech Thank you for your quick response. I just subscribed to your channel.

Hello thank you for the video. I got the rocita 1/3 hp chiller 79 gallons. Also an external intex pump filter. Sedinent filter like in this video. Im planning on using the 3/4 barbs and hose you have mentioned. It will be outside on a patio in florida somewhat covered. Do you think that using a deck ox just how you built in an earlier video of yours would be beneficial?

@Recovatech

2 ай бұрын

It can be if it will be exposed to the elements. For the deck box, I'd add a second vent cover on the side for added air flow.

Great idea on the upgrade to bigger hosing! Did you notice any major difference?

@Recovatech

2 ай бұрын

IMO, 3/4" hosing seems to be the sweetspot for capatibility of parts and improved cooling.

Great video! My Ice Pod is outside and I planned to have the same chiller unit you have outside as well. Do you think that will affect the longevity of it? I live in northeast for reference.

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

As long as you have it somewhat protected from the elements, you should be fine. I keep mine outside under a gazebo and it works great!

Thanks for this great tutorial. Can you please give more details on the filter? Or a better link? I can’t find it on Amazon.

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

Sure! Here ya go: amzn.to/3y8YLYY You can use that one or if you want a larger sized canister, just make sure it's 1/2" threading.

@Elephantdance12

11 күн бұрын

@@Recovatech thanks again. We did everything you suggested plus wrapped the pipes and tub in insulation. We've had to replace the pump once -- fortunately died within the return period. Hopefully the second one will last longer. We have the chiller on the back porch on a concrete brick in case a storm blows in. Best hack ever -- thanks @Recovatech.

Thanks for the video, turned out great for me. only thing that I didn’t expect was so much condensation. You mentioned four chemicals in the video but only talk about three. Could you share the fourth cleaning chemical with me? Thanks.

@Recovatech

19 күн бұрын

great to hear! The 4th item is the Sirona water testing strips. You'll want to test your water to evaluate when to add more of the Sanitizer. For the condesation on the hoses, consider adding some pipe insulation that you can pick up from Lowe's. That helps. As for the Ice Pod itself, they do sell an insulation wrap to help keep it cold. Otherwise, yeah, it will only get worse in the middle of summer unfortunately.

Hey man. How cold does this chiller go. Great vid :)

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

Depends on a few things, but I’ve gotten it down to high 30s. That was pushing it though. 40s is very doable. If your cold plunge is well insulated, colder temps are much more attainable.

QUESTION: Can the chiller be left outside under the back porch patio? How does it deal with rain? etc.

@Recovatech

24 күн бұрын

Yes, that's where I have my setup. It's definitely best to keep it out of the rain and direct sunlight. A little water won't hurt, but be cautious.

Thanks so much for this video! I followed your tips and recently invested in an Ice Pod Pro 2.0 and all 3 of the sanitizing / cleaning agents you listed. Regarding the Sirona products -- the sanitizer and the enzyme cleaner - how often do you use those? I followed the directions on the back, as you said, but figuring out how often to add them depends on measurements/instrumentation I don't have. I initially put about 1/3oz of each in my 55 gal tub. I was thinking I'd wait a week and add a similar amount. What do you do?

@Recovatech

15 күн бұрын

Sirona testing strips are the best way to measure, but yeah, if you don’t have them the adding a couple milliliters every week is probably a safe bet. The peroxide can be added as much as needed since it degrades down into water after a couple hours.

@andrewstuhl3504

15 күн бұрын

@@Recovatech : appreciate the quick reply!

Great video! My pod and chiller will be outside and not very shaded. Has anyone seen any ideas for covering the chiller? I’m thinking of building a “chiller house” or something that can allow it to breathe and safe from the elements. I’m open for any advice here. Thanks!

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

Like a DIY deck box to hold the chiller in?? This might help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmpkl4-Cn625dqw.html

Amazing video ty. Question: I live in Yuma, AZ where the heat during Summer gets to a steady 110+ Fahrenheit at some points. Is there a particular Aquarium chiller you suggest for my climate? It's starting to warm up and I've been buying 80 lbs of ice every other day!

@Knifymoloko

20 күн бұрын

Also, my ideal cold plung temp is 39-43 F

@Recovatech

20 күн бұрын

@@Knifymoloko if you're using an Ice Pod in Arizona, I would consider two things. First, Ice Pod sells an insulation sleeve that wraps around the pod to help keep the water cool. The other would be getting at least a 1/2HP chiller. Unfortunately they're not as cheap as the 1/3, but your weather needs a lot more power to cool things down. The one from Active Aqua is really good. amzn.to/3VfVMY6

Thanks for posting these videos. I have a Ice Pod Pro 2.0 and trying to Frankenstein this build and your deck box build. I realize that the sediment filter I got (the first listing in your links section for the sedi. filter) doesn't screw directly into the pod's outlet. Is there another fix, maybe an adapter, I should be looking for?

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

Are you using the whole house filter as part of your deck box build? If so, a sediment filter is not necessary. If you do want to use it, you could always use a 1/2" to 3/4" barb on the outlet spout, attach another barb to the sediment filter and connect the two with a hose. Maybe that helps?

@k1ndachubby

Ай бұрын

@@Recovatech Ok. Good pt. I can skip the sediment filter. But I'm trying to figure out how to do the quick connect to the Ice Pod. I think I need another adapter.

How do you drain the pod to replace the water? Unscrew the sediment filter cap?

@Recovatech

23 күн бұрын

That works or just take the top hose out and you could let the pump do all the work 😊. You could also just unscrew the filter too. All good options.

Wonderful video!! Quick question, as I live in an apartment and I would have this in my living room. Is there any way to reduce the noise of the chiller?

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

Hmm, haven't thought of a way to do that. You really want the chiller to be able to "breath" as much as possible, so that kind of limits what you can do with it. I will say that although it's by no means super quiet, it's not too noisy either...unless you're watching a movie or something. Just be careful with that much water in your living room!

@bondc90755

Ай бұрын

I have one of the similar chillers and it's surprisingly quiet. It's always a good idea to do what you can to isolate it from hard structures (walls, floors) by using pieces of rubber or soft neoprene. It will minimize the vibration that is transmitted into the structure, which can act as a noise amplifier if not isolated. Also, be aware that the chiller puts out quit a bit of heat. It definitely warms up my two-car garage when I run it for several hours. You'd be better off in the warm months if you could place the chiller on a balcony or other outdoor space. In the winter you might offset some of your heating bill if it's in your living space.

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

@@bondc90755 all excellent ideas and suggestions. Thanks for commenting!

Question: if I switch from 1/4in to 3/4in hose will the colling and performance improve? Or should i keep it to the default chiller setup?

@Recovatech

8 күн бұрын

I’ve found that the larger hoses allow for more flow, which results in faster cooling.

Do you think there would be a benefit to using a whole house filter instead of the sediment filter?

@Recovatech

2 ай бұрын

I actually did another build with a whole house filter and it was awesome, but did clog up a bit faster and had to be changed more often because it was capturing more stuff. Check out the video and maybe just skip to the chiller build part. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmpkl4-Cn625dqw.htmlsi=47ZGPyJiFwlvILzg

Any ideas on a timer and where would I attach it to?

@Recovatech

22 күн бұрын

I personally would just use a smart plug. When it comes back on it defaults to the last setting.

Quick question You mentioned 10-12 hour time to cool the water down to temperature (assuming 50 ish degrees), is this time frame for every instance before a plunge? Or is this just the initial first time you go to cool the water? Obviously the placing for the ice pod matters for cooling, just curious if i need to prep for 10-12 hours of cool down time before every use , before i spend the money on the setup.

@Recovatech

22 күн бұрын

Yeah the first time will take a while assuming the water out of the hose is on the warmer side. After that you can either set the chiller to come on when the temp rises 2-3 degrees or just as needed. But yeah, total chill time will depend on the temp of the water. Ice pods have just so so insulation, and for that, it might take longer to cool or stay cool. Generally expect a a couple hours if you need to drop the temp 5-10 degrees.

I will be doing this, but I have the ice pod and will not be able to make the pump for another two weeks. Am I able to use the same cleaning steps without the water circulating with the pump and chiller?

@Recovatech

12 күн бұрын

Sure, shouldn't be an issue at all. The filter is just good to filter out dirt and grass.

Can you also keep the water clean with a chiller in this way? Thank you

@Recovatech

17 күн бұрын

Clean in that the sediment filter will capture dirt, grass, etc. You’ll need to use the Sirona products I mention to keep it sanitized.

Question, the one you show in the video says it can only chill 5-10 degress lower than the ambient temp. Is that true? Are you able set the temp lower? Do you have a link to the one you bought? Thank you

@Recovatech

10 күн бұрын

Yeah, I don’t know why they all say that, but every one of those 1/3hp aquarium chillers will absolutely get colder. I’ve had several different models and they’ve all delivered. So I was going to send you the link to the one in the video, but I saw this one on Amazon for an outrageous price. I'd definitely consider it: amzn.to/4e5zlw0

I am having one hell of a time finding the blue fittings that he mentions here. Could not find any at Lowe's and also nothing online... Does anyone have a link to where I can get these?

@Recovatech

Күн бұрын

All you have to do is ask :) The fittings are called Apollo. Both Home Depot and Lowes have them online, but only Lowe's in store. Sometimes they're on the aisle right next to the plumbing aisle. That, or perhaps in your location they just don't sell them. Not sure. Anyway, here's a link for the 1/2 to 3/4" barb to help get you started: www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-3-4-in-x-1-2-in-Barb-Insert-Blue-Twister-Polypropylene-Twister-x-MPT-Adapter-Fitting-ABTMA3412/300823618

Can this set up work outside? is the chiller waterproof?

@Recovatech

8 күн бұрын

Yes and no. I use mine outside, but it’s under a gazebo. It gets some exposure to sun and rain, but not directly. I’d definitely keep it covered or sheltered somehow.

Can’t find these blue fittings or anything like them anywhere!!

@Recovatech

18 күн бұрын

They're in the plumbing section at Lowe's: www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-3-4-in-90-Degree-Polypropylene-Elbow/5012921801, www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-3-4-in-x-1-2-in-Polypropylene-Icreasing-Male-Adapter/5012921737

@chrissaldivar5495

18 күн бұрын

Definitely weren’t at my lowes. Haha I found something similar at Ace woods hardware.

How do you know what the temperature ranges are on the ones in the link you have? I want to be sure I can achieve at least sub 40 degree temps.

@Recovatech

2 ай бұрын

Great question! If you've looked them up, you probably noticed that they all state they go down to something like 60 degrees. Just not true and like I said in the video, the internals are all the same. Last summer I was able to get mine down to high 30s but that was a little bit of a stretch since the Ice Pod's insulation is really pretty terrible. With something like the Ice Barrel 300, you could likely hit that much easier because of how well insulated they make them. Lots of factors go in to how well it performs. Unless you're keeping it in a climate controlled environment, constant sub 40s might work it too much. Edit: To add to that, a 1/2HP chiller might be a better option for you. Yes, more expensive, but if you DIY it like the video it will still come in much less than what a retailer would sell it for.

@Rywith22

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I live in S. Florida and keep the ice pod on the back porch so that might call for the 1/2 hp one. Still on the lookout, much appreciated for the vid. I’m sure it’ll be the same setup with the higher power one too??

@Recovatech

2 ай бұрын

@@Rywith22 yeah, I think the 1/2 HP would be a better option for you. The Active Aqua 1/2HP chiller is $825 right now on Amazon, which is the cheapest I've seen it in a while. Check it out. amzn.to/3U3sMSP And BTW, if you're interested in adding a better filter, check out this other DIY I put together. It's all there just to give you ideas to build your own. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmpkl4-Cn625dqw.html

@amberkost9933

Ай бұрын

Two weeks after, that chiller is just over $900 😩

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

​@@amberkost9933 Yeah, looks like it jumped up to $900. That's Amazon for you. I'm in a pretty hot climate and the 1/3 still works great. Just keep it in the shade. That's helps a lot!

is it also possible to get the ice bath empty of water with this system?

@Recovatech

17 сағат бұрын

Sure! Since the pods come with the drain valve, you could always just unscrew the sediment filter and let it drain that way. Alternatively, you could turn off the chiller and take the return hose out and allow the pump to push out all the water.

Hey I bought the exact EZCasch chiller in this video but I can’t get the display to show Fahrenheit, it only shows Celsius and I cannot figure out how to change. How’d you do it?

@Recovatech

25 күн бұрын

Ohhh, I don't recall off hand. I'm assuming you don't have the manual? If not, you might have to reach out to the company.

@JorgeSantana-wz1nd

24 күн бұрын

@@Recovatech yea the manual does not cover it - it's seems to be very bare bones and there's no way to contact the company...looks like just a chinese company or something with no tech support

@Recovatech

24 күн бұрын

@@JorgeSantana-wz1nd found your answer. On screen, hold the Mode and Fan buttons down simultaneously for about 1-2 seconds, it will beep, and release holding down. Then hit the mode button until you see P6 in the top right. Then click up or down to change it from C to F. That's it!

@JorgeSantana-wz1nd

23 күн бұрын

That worked! Thank you!

The water chiller says it only goes down to 68 degrees on amazon. Whats the lowest temp you've gotten it to?

@Recovatech

2 ай бұрын

I've had several of them, all different models but the "same" 1/3 HP chillers. For some reason they advertise 68 degrees, but I've had them down to 39 degrees. I'd say that if you want to keep your water in the 40s to 50s, they're a great option. Any colder and you should consider a 1/2 HP.

@ericeckley5615

Ай бұрын

@@Recovatech I live in Florida northeast and my cold pod XL (116 gallon) is outside would a 1/3 Hp be able to keep it for 59-50 degrees Fahrenheit?

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

@@ericeckley5615 I'm in the South too and it gets to around 100 degrees with plenty of humidity around here. If you keep it out of direct sun, you should have no issues maintaining those temps.

Does it matter which side of the pump the strainer goes on?

@Recovatech

17 сағат бұрын

The idea to have the strainer before the pump is to make sure the pump doesn’t get gunked up with grass/hair/dirt.

@JayQuimby91

14 сағат бұрын

@@Recovatech I figured. In theory, do you need to use a submersible pump? Or could I get away with say a transfer pump from Harbor Freight.

Can you provide links to the different products please?

@Recovatech

2 ай бұрын

All of the links are in the description. If I can help you out in any way, let me know. Thanks for watching!

@Junior8p1

2 ай бұрын

@@Recovatech thank you. Not sure how I missed that

Are you supposed to turn off water chiller and pump when using ice bath?

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

No need! Just make sure to plug into a GFCI plug for extra safety. It's really no different than a hot tub or jacuzzi.

Is the ice pod or the cold pod better?

@Recovatech

20 күн бұрын

They're about the same, unless you get the Ice Pod Pro which has a little more insulation, but it also has the second drain plug, which makes adding a chiller a lot better.

Just use a freezer ....

The water shouldn’t get disgusting in a week if you have a lid on the bath and shower before you use it

do you just keep the chiller on? Or you have to turn it on 10 hours before you know you're going to do a plunge

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I just keep it on. You can set it up so it comes on when the water goes 0-5 degrees above your set temp so it's not always running. But you could turn it off and on as needed.

@JorgeSantana-wz1nd

23 күн бұрын

Does this draw a lot of power? Will it raise the electric bill a lot? @recovatech

I have a ice pod pro, which is holds 110 gallon. My set up would be outside on my back patio under an awning. I live in Central Indiana where the average temperature is roughly 85 degree in July & August. Do you think for my circumstances that I should upgrade to a 1/2HP chiller or do you believe the 1/3 HP chiller will do the trick? I like to plunge at 45 to 50 degrees.

@Recovatech

Ай бұрын

Great question. So, yes, the 1/3hp will definitely work. That said, a bigger chiller has the advantage of cooling it down faster and potentially consume less energy because it won’t have to work quite as hard. The trade off being that 1/2 HP chillers run about $1000 or more.

@austinbenzinger7036

Ай бұрын

@@Recovatech Thank you. I think I am going to go with your specific set up as Indiana is only hot for 3 months out of the year. The $1,000 chiller just seems a little over kill for the price point. Great video and thanks for the help!

@austinbenzinger7036

20 күн бұрын

@@Recovatech Thanks for the DIY video. I have been using the set up for a few weeks now and it works great!