Ok, Joe. A little confused about the need for winterizing.. saw this and your new short rec’ing the pressurized heater.. hmmmm.. 1) Can you possibly explain what specific tubing modifications (and pieces) I’ll need to keep the pump on should I decide to pull the 900d Penguin? And 2) Where exactly do you recommend placing the in-line heater? I take it the heater will be able to keep water at a specific temp? This is all somewhat surprising. I was under the assumption the chiller would keep water from freezing even in below freezing temps..
@DIYColdPlunge
3 күн бұрын
Winterizing is just a measure to protect the system (primarily the chiller bc i'ts so spendy) You can build a small assembly to bypass and remove the chiller connecting the pump directly to the filtration. If you add a heat element it should go directly after the pump. I personally didn't need to do this on my stock tank build.
@Mile8461
3 күн бұрын
@@DIYColdPlunge Thank you, Joe.
@TuskerStrong
9 ай бұрын
Outstanding work here Joe! Being based here in Minneapolis I am excited to follow your lead and build one of these as you suggest. Last year, my 100-gallon Rubbermaid got pretty stank as I had nothing filtering or cleaning the water. Curious if you could shed some light on the rough operational costs of running your pump 24/7. Assuming pennies but getting ready to build out with your plans and I am certain my wife will ask. This El Nino winter is making December feel like spring :) Thanks again.
@DIYColdPlunge
9 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I honestly can't say I've noticed any real increase with operating it. There's not much power draw on anything but the chiller.
@adamstillwell2390
11 ай бұрын
Can we please finally get a video about how to start your cold plunge after we’ve built one according to your plans. Do you just fill tub and plug everything in and that’s it?
@808kea808
11 ай бұрын
Yes. Add filtered water. Then fill up your tank then once water gets half way turn on the chiller and plug the pump in
@DIYColdPlunge
11 ай бұрын
That's pretty much it 👍 fill it up, make sure water is flowing to and above your pump and then you can turn it in
@daveb2077
11 ай бұрын
Joe, the Inkbird Thermometer is linking to the controller not the wireless floating thermometer..
@DIYColdPlunge
10 ай бұрын
Good catch! I must have been on autopilot creating the links. Fixed now 👍
@kellykarstad1480
8 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I found your channel! I live in MN and I just bought a 100 gallon stock tank to use for cold plunges during the winter season only when I have my hot tub running (Nov-March). I'm wondering what you suggest for keeping water clean and unfrozen? Could I just get one of those ozone/aerator things you mentioned? I was also thinking of getting a stock tank water heater from Fleet Farm for the really cold stretches. Any advice would be appreciated!
@DIYColdPlunge
7 ай бұрын
Hey! the easiest would be a chlorine floater and stock tank heater.
@ShaneStaats
2 ай бұрын
I'd like to build a plunge that can be used for a rental property in Colorado (-20F), is there a way to create it that does not need much maintenance to deal with freezing? How can the chiller be kept connected and is there a way to control the pump remotely? Great video thank you!
@DIYColdPlunge
25 күн бұрын
Man... I'd be hesitant to do something like that. Not being around to monitor it would make me nervous mainly because of the potential to freeze
@hitmanjls30
11 ай бұрын
What do you think about aquarium heaters for keeping the water at a good temp in freezing weather conditions?
@DIYColdPlunge
11 ай бұрын
I haven't tested those, but a floating stock tank heater worked on my 150 gallon tank I left in the snow
@bobbygill9184
9 ай бұрын
In Colorado, our weather can fluctuate significantly. One day we might get single digits or lower and the next it's in the high 50's. Given this (and the fact that you said yours stayed high-40's in what I assume to be continuously cold Minnesota temps), would it be better to keep the chiller hooked up so it can address those warmer days that inevitably come throughout the winter? Or would you do something different?
@DIYColdPlunge
9 ай бұрын
That's a personal risk tolerance.... I'll be testing having a chiller outside all year this year. I'll post the results
@andrewanderson6268
11 ай бұрын
Hey Joe, Thanks for all you help. I ended up using the penguin chiller rated for outdoor that has a built in pump. In this case would you just leave the chiller in there and running? If the water temp is below the set point only the pump will run. Thoughts? Thanks
@DIYColdPlunge
11 ай бұрын
If I had that unit I might look for a pump to run in the winter in place of the chiller combo
@JakeRandle-cx4ly
11 ай бұрын
So you suggest pulling the chiller if you have the cold plunge out of elements? I have mine in garage, and I am in Texas. Probably won’t see many days below freezing so I would think I should be good to just continue inning everything as is. Thoughts?
@DIYColdPlunge
11 ай бұрын
you'll be just fine with business as usual 👍
@terrielyse
11 ай бұрын
I’m in Chicago and Chiller arrives tomorrow, so this is timely. I’ll finalize the plumbing tomorrow and test it for leaks then use it for a few weeks before winterizing. I’m assuming that the hoses will be able to connect once the chiller is taken out. Anything that I should be paying closer attention to when I take the chiller out?
@DIYColdPlunge
11 ай бұрын
Nope sounds like you've got a good handle on it. You may need to make a easy assembly with unions to route the after from the pump directly to the filter is all
@dalers04
11 ай бұрын
When you disconnect the chiller do you just connect the union from the pump to the filter?
@DIYColdPlunge
11 ай бұрын
I had to build a connecting pipe with unions on both ends but yes that's exactly how to do it 👍
@engst41
10 ай бұрын
I have the 1/2hp Eco Plus and it puts off a lot of heat. At what average temperature would you pull it "permanently" in the winter? Since the chiller puts out a lot of heat and the water is always flowing (I also added epsom salt) what would you advise? When the temps are consistently in the 30s? I pulled my chiller last week because we were in the teens for a weekend but now our temps are back in the 40s and between my insulation and mother nature my water temp is approaching the 50s (not what I want)
@DIYColdPlunge
9 ай бұрын
the big thing is freezing in the lines... and unfortunately there's no right answer. Up to you and your risk tolerance with it
@madiamy
10 ай бұрын
Stupid question. Do i need to get the water out of the chiller. What is the best way to do so?
@DIYColdPlunge
9 ай бұрын
I tip mine on its side and move it upright when done. Then let it sit for a day before doing anything
@SalvationandRestoration
9 ай бұрын
How long does the water stay clean in the winter without the Ozone, but with the filtration system still running? I am in Michigan, so we have similar winters.
@DIYColdPlunge
9 ай бұрын
I went a touch over 90 days last year without draining/replacing and could have gone longer.
@SalvationandRestoration
9 ай бұрын
Thanks@@DIYColdPlunge
@leo.apollaro
11 ай бұрын
Not exactly related to the topic of this video. I was searching and couldn’t find anywhere, but do you see any problem of using two 1/3 hp chillers in the same tub? I was wondering because in theory is more powerful than an 1/2 hp chiller and often the same price or cheaper… let me know your opinion
@DIYColdPlunge
11 ай бұрын
This is a new one... Interesting concept. Would you really need two after the water gets down to temp?
@leo.apollaro
11 ай бұрын
@@DIYColdPlunge for FL weather maybe yes. The reason for 2 is just to in “theory” get somewhat in between 1/2 and 1 hp, if it even works like that. Thanks for the reply
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