![]() ![]() ![]() Setting the “target setting” as the water temperature that you’d like to have.With the temperature controller that I have recommended in the link above, there are basically only two things that you need to set up: The power cord of the chest freezer then is connected to the power socket from the temperature controller which is labeled “cooling” (and not to the one labelled “heating,” since we’re running an ice bath and not a hot tub. There you can see that the controller itself is placed in the box next to the chest freezer, and it’s connected to the power strip. Later in the article, you’ll find a wiring diagram that shows exactly how to connect everything together. You’ll want to go with their highest-tier material, which is VOC-free (volatile organic components), so as to not introduce any health-damaging compounds into the water.Īlso, ask them if you need to seal the seams with epoxy upfront or if their liner will take care of that already (you might have to bring the freezer in or send pictures for them to evaluate that). Then just call them up and ask for a quote. If that’s something that’s feasible for you (if let’s say, you have access to a pickup truck or van), then you can google “line-X” around you to see if there are shops offering this. One thing that people seem to use successfully is “Line-X.” This is a professional material that you can’t apply yourself. Pond liners, for example, have often shown to deteriorate quickly, especially if you decide to go with ozone as part of your sanitation solution (more on that later). version of JB Water Weld.Īn alternative to sealing the seams would be lining the entire interior of the freezer with some form of an inner liner. The most commonly used product for that is called “JB Water Weld.” It’s even safe to contain drinking water, and it’s available in different sizes and bundles.Ī chest freezer of the size linked in the shopping list above will require around 25 to 30 tubes of the 2 oz. The much better way is to use epoxy putty, as linked in the components list, to seal the chest freezer. In DIY chest freezer ice bath building often aquarium-silicone has been used as sealing material.ī ut reports online show that in some cases, this can cause problems in the long term. Placing the sealing material over the seams requires a bit of time invested, but once you did that, the rest should be super easy. The sealing or lining of the freezer (more on the difference between these two options follows below).īefore you fill the freezer up with water, you should seal all the seams, so that water cannot leak inside and damage the freezer. This should apply to all new freezers, but it’s important to look out for if you decide to go with a used one.Īlmost the entire process of building this ice bath is very simple and basically plug-and-play, with one exception that requires a bit of time: ![]() You’ll also want a chest freezer that has a lid without a self-locking mechanism, and with a lid that stays open in a stable way when you open the lid. Sit right next to the wall, and you’ll get a very good feeling about the size. If you’re unsure about the size, then just look up the inner dimensions of the chest freezer, and use tape to mark the size on a wall and on the floor in your home. ![]() So this size will work for most people, except maybe much taller people. The one recommended in the shopping list above is large enough so that the water goes up to my neck, with the shoulders comfortably covered in water (I’m 183cm / 6 feet). Picking the right freezer size for your cold tub setup is very important. In that case, a quick word on some things to look out for when choosing a chest freezer. Maybe you can find a used chest freezer locally, or you don’t want to go with the one recommended in the list above for other reasons. ![]()
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