DIY Cold Plunge Filter & UV Sanitation for under $100

With the inlet to the pump at the higher port, is the filter able to get a lot of the stuff that settles to the bottom?

Any feedback on placement of holes for the inlet and outlet. I assume the lower one is the inlet for the pump.

Can chorine be used to kill bacteria?

Thanks

Does the water not flow back into the return line since it is submerged/slightly submerged? Any reason you would not put the return hole above water line?

i use vinerar as an antibacterial in my tub

What if I have an inflatable tub. Is there a pump solution?

Great video. Any solution to chilling the water in warmer months?

What's missing is a sand filter or a cartridge filter. Hook it up inline to the pump where the inlet goes to sand filter and filtered water comes back into the tub. You can then either pull out and clean the cartridge or backwash the sand filter. Just running through the pump is only going to cause large debris to collect in the pump. UV doesn't do any good when it's outside exposed to sunlight. You can use small bromine or chlorine tablets to kill the microorganisms. You can find a decent sand filter or cartridge filter for less than $100. The bathtub drain is a clever idea. I have a refrigerator pump for my cold soak tub, but I also have a pool so I was considering doing something like this because the refrigerator filter is small and needs to be cleaned every few days to keep it running. I'm likely going to get a cartridge filter and a small pump and do something similar. This is a cool build!

Aquarium salt to keep from freezing

Does a 1.25" hole saw not work? I see you linked the 1.5" hole saw but the drain is 1.25"

Any damage to your water filter after the water froze and thawed?

How about in-tank filters option?

Is that UV light safe for humans? Brand looks a little suspect but maybe I'm being too cautious.

I have a Nurecover portable ice bath which has 1 drainage tap/point at the bottom. As I can't drill holes and I'm not too keen on punching holes through it for a second outlet, would the pump set up you have be able to pump the water into the ice bath via a hose that hangs over the edge into the top of the ice bath?

Great video

I got the same horse trough. Was hoping some chlorine would be enough to keep it clear but after just 2 weeks of use it is disgusting. Gotta figure something like this out i guess

Great video. I'm using the same tank and have recently started seeing cancer/reproductive health warnings on galvanized steel products in Cali and Oregon. Do you know anything about that/have any suggestions for non toxic/affordable liners or sealants?

Great video. However, I suggest getting a chiller and cold plunge barrel. That is what I use and will run you around $2,000 and save you headache after headache. Not to mention what do you do in the summer time? Adding bags of ice is not a real good solution and that can get very expensive. I love a good DIY but after a few headaches its so worth the money to buy a nice unit. Mine is 39 degrees every day and ready when I get home 365 days a year.

You have the lines crossed on the filter/pump. Inlet is on top, outlet on bottom. Cool vid though

Lol No it’s never going to get easier
Thank you for sharing. Got my own plunge been doing it for about 5 days

Just picked up my first 100 gal yrough and i love yiur ideas for keepijg it clean and keepijg it cheap

Would the 330 be good for a 55/60gal tank?

Is the UV filter as effective as ozone?

I wonder if instead of installing two holes...couldnt you raise the pool a foot or two and use the hole provided then just let it feed back into top?

I wonder if this will work with the Rubbermaid tub..

how do you keep the water cold when the weather warms up?

Great post. Now that you've been running the system for a few moths, does the pump/filter and the UV light do the job?

I have an inflatable tube. The screw is not compatible with the pump. Why don't put both filter tubes inside the water?

Need more videos brotha

How do you keep the water cold in the summer?

I’ve got a small above ground pool laying around would that be suitable? IT’s chemically treated regularly waters just don’t feel like throwing money when I got something that can probably be used

Would you happen to have a solution for filtering water in cold plunge tubs that are of the thermo-insulated plastic kind? (Ie nurecover, etc.) I only have one opening to draw water out

How do you connect it with a water chiller and a water filter?

So helpful!!! Thanks a lot for sharing!

😂is that ever going to get easy NOPE not in my experience.
Great video

Used this method and components ....works great... just used better hoses and clamps...

thanks for the great video! has your tank rusted?

Hey friend, i am using the same pump,i adapted to a freezer, but this is the second time it happens, after 3-4 weeks, my water is murky is so weird, i used about 1/4 food grade petoxide. I have only used it 4x after showering. Anybody had this issue? I suspect the cartridge filter maybe?

I think you could get rid of the plumbers putty and just use the rubber washer on the inside to prevent leaks

would this be a good method for lotion too?

How have these devices held up? The UV light has medium reviews

This is perfect for us beginners. I was using my pool in the winter where the water was around 50-60 degrees. unfortunately it gets over 80 degrees in the summer. Question, how long does the water last with this setup before you need to change the water all together? I live in socal where its hot more often than not, so I will have to use ice to get it to the temp I need. Great video thank you for the info!

Do you think that the sink drank would work on a Rubbermaid 100 stock tank?

Very nice simple effective build! Good job!!

Just bought some of the materials from this video. However, your hole saw is inch and a half, but your sink drain is inch and a quarter? Is this correct??

Great video, thanks!!

Love it. This is exactly what I was looking for. A budget solution for someone just getting started. Thank you.

Hi I am new to all this and I want to start this but I don’t want to be spending 100s on ice so how do I keep it cold I am 16 and need to convince my parents I know this is a late comment but if you could help I would appreciate it

what kind of pump should i buy that doesnt need to be gravity fed?