If you are thinking about building a DIY cold plunge, it’s essential to buy a suitable chiller to cool your water. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of BTU (British Thermal Unit) and how it relates to chiller capacity. So get ready to make an informed decision and plunge into icy waters! BTU is…
Introduction If you have been thinking about building a cold plunge for home, or (especially) commercial use, correctly sizing the chiller is essential. A chiller is like the heart of your DIY cold plunge, and sizing it correctly will make the difference between a setup that you love and one that disappoints. An undersized chiller…
TLDR: The simple answer is yes. And not just your chest freezer but all other equipment you might have connected, including the temperature controller, ozone generator, UV lamp, and pump, especially if it is submerged. Why? Because there is a risk of electrical shock, possibly one strong enough to kill you. A standard chest freezer…
Revised: May 2025 Overview Cold plunging can deliver amazing health benefits and even be life-changing. Naturally, our kids are curious, especially when they see Mom or Dad doing something as unusual as stepping into a tub full of ice water. As parents, we want to nurture that curiosity and courage. Cold water, believe it or…
Many people are interested in maximizing the benefits while they are practicing cold water immersion. Some people meditate, use red light therapy, and grounding/earthing their water. One topic that comes up pretty regularly is about using Epsom salts in your cold plunge. Common Reasons Given for Adding Epsom Salts Before we go over the downsides,…
Since 2017, after creating my own DIY chest freezer cold plunge, and helping thousands of people in more than 90 countries across the globe do the same thing, you might seem surprised to hear me say there are some people for whom the DIY route is not a great choice. In fact, not only should…
Why do you need a liner for your chest freezer? Chest freezers are not designed to hold water. After you seal the seams correctly (see this post https://ChestFreezerColdPlunge.com/sealing), installing a liner is an important step to protect your cold plunge. The right kind of liner will: There are options for all budgets, ranging from around…
In this post, you’ll learn the best practices for applying Pond Shield (the product) from Pond Armor (the company) to protect your chest freezer. This article contains Amazon affiliate links. Clicking them helps me support our community and ongoing content, such as this article. For additional details about supplies, tips/strategies for mixing, applying, troubleshooting, or…
If you are making a Chest Freezer Cold Plunge to use for your cold water immersion practice, one of the most overlooked best practices is to provide support underneath the chest freezer. Why support your chest freezer? Chest freezers are not designed to hold the weight of water- or people getting in and out of…
This post will cover the most common questions and concerns about applying Line-X to a chest freezer to be used as a cold plunge and will answer most if not all of the questions that people have. Disclaimer I have no financial arrangements with the Line-X company, any of their stores, or franchises. Does My…