Introduction If you have been thinking about building a cold plunge for home use, or if you have already have been plunging but use ice, using a chiller is an option to consider. A chiller is like the brain of your DIY cold plunge, and sizing a chiller correctly is essential to a setup that…
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. Why? Because there is a risk of electrical shock, possibly one strong enough to kill you. A standard chest freezer is a major electrical appliance,…
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,…
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…
Keeping Your Water Clean Three things are needed for clean water: One of the simplest and inexpensive ways to create circulation and filtration is to use a submersible aquarium pump and filter. The Marineland Magnum Polishing Pump and Filter worked well from 2018 up until around 2022. If you have one, and have filters for…