We Build The Best Chest Freezer Ice Bath | Custom Car Quality
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- čas přidán 6. 02. 2023
- At Pro Shop we mainly build custom cars however in this video we build our very own ice bath out of a chest freezer. With a thermometer to control the temperature, a pump to circulate the water and ozone generator to help keep the water clean it has all the features of an expensive ice bath however we managed to do all this for under $1000.
As always thanks to my beautiful partner Anika for the video edit.
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“Why are you sitting in this ice cold water bowl guys?” Dog
Thank you. This is the best one I’ve seen around. Really like what you did with the Ozone Generator and not having electrical/pumps inside
We have a lot in common . I lived in Australia for a while , I paint cars for a living, Sprayed lots of Raptor , Been taking cold showers for a couple of years .The only difference is my wife fights me on everything , except the divorce . The best part was watching you both work together , and the dog.
Cheers Clint. I've been in that situation before. It's not good to work all day then come home and work at the relationship.
Holy cow, the quality on this build. Thank you so much for a great example!
Thanks Samuel. Glad you like it!
I would definitely agree that this is likely the best chest freezer ice bath in the world! i'm super looking forward to your update video!!
Thanks Khalid. It's been great. I have been using it everyday. Video is coming soon.
This is beyond awesome. The colour combo is on point and your skills are next level. Congratulations on a job well done, you’ve done well.
Thanks Tony. Much appreciated
Great job. Wouldn’t expect any less from a reputable body shop. I’ve already started piecing together the components to build my own. You have given me some great ideas to improve my build.
Great build - looks top notch!
Great work...both on this ice bath as well as auto-related. Subbed. Looking forward to updates on the durability of the ice bath!
Thanks mate. Much appreciated.
Would have to be the best info video on a DIY ice baths I've seen so far folks. Thanks for the info and good luck with the 28 day challenge. Looking forward to your water test and power usage results. 👌👌
Thanks mate. I probably watched the majority of those videos before we began this project. We are 9 days in with the challenge and feeling pretty good 👍
@@ProShop1 congrates and good luck. Eagerly awaiting your results. Also on the lookout for a clapped out chest freezer ☃🍙🍙
Amazing video!! Thank you for the share!!!
I'm 28 days in on my ice baths..... subscribed for updates to this!!! Looks amazing!!
Excellent work. I did 90 days and feel so good from it.
Nice job guys looks awesome.
WOW good job! the colour is very very nice!
great JOb guys and great to see you both doing something together. THanks
Cheers Craig
Ok, now I am on craigslist looking for old ice chests... and your dog is awesome! Thanks for the video and the ideas. Great execution.
Thanks Greg. Much appreciated
Awesome build! Love the paint
Cheers. The paint is probably my favourite part.
Awesome job and awesome video! I too look forward to the update video. Thanks!
Thanks Kent. Update coming soon.
Amazing! Thank you for this!
Thank you. Glad you liked it!
Awesome, nice work - that's the best chest freezer icebath I've seen.
Thanks mate
Wow you guys make a great team! Awesome skilz! Thanks for sharing
Thank you. Our pleasure!
She looks amazing. The chest freezer too 😉
Yes my friends you have, and one of the best looking ones as well
Best DIY video yet! I have an icebath cheest freezer and I need to modify it like this!
Cheers. It's been a great investment. Been using it everyday.
@@ProShop1 Same here! Although I need to apply something like you have to the inside.
What blue paint did you use on the inside? I was going to use a pond type waterproofing like pondshield.
Did you prime it before painting? I have an aluminium type inside for my chestt freezer.
Great vid and info guys. Currently doing up an old bunky. I found the inlet/outlet flanges at RTM in WA. Pretty good selection for boats. I assume most marine shops would be able to supply them. 👍🏼
Thanks Martin. Great tip!
Great 👍 job thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching Ricardo
this was incredible, eager for the update
Cheers Mayur. Update is on its way.
That was great thank you ❤
Thanks Dean. Glad you enjoyed it🙏
Question....where did you buy the pump kit from? As well, I'm assuming you plug in the freezer and keep it running to cool the water when you're not using it? The reason I'm asking is I've seen videos that use a fridge but just for holding the water. They don't plug it in...and do you add ice to it or was that ice formed from just plugging it in? Awesome video btw, best I've seen yet!!!
So fricking cool!!!
Quite literally
Wow congratulations Awesome!!! I celebrate your view on health!!! Greetings from Mexico we also enjoy IceBaths on mondays with our friends and comunity in our ranch
Thank you Francisco. So glad you enjoyed it. Keep up the ice baths
Looking forward to your next vid on an update. Not just how the tub is holding up, but y’all’s plunge benefits to your health. Cheers 👍
It's coming soon. I've been doing it almost everyday.
@@ProShop1 awesome
Me too
rock star project. :)
Fantastic job! A parts list would be good.
Thanks Craig. I'll add a parts list to the update video.
Great video! Alot of hard work! Got some great ideas 💡 thanks so much for sharing. Ps in my research I did see that your inkbird thermometer is not the one made for aquariums/under water all the time- with rubber seal. Apparently it will degrade/rust over time. They are same price. Just another content creator sponsored by them mentioned it with his ice bath ❤
Also had a question about your waterproofing- is it non toxic? Will chemicals leach into water? I'm deciding on my waterproof sealer now and too many options/different advice out there. Alot reccomend pond sheild (epoxy 2 step) or rubber pond sealer.
NICE JOB, ALWAYS GOOD TO PAINT WITH RAPTOR WHEN THE BOX SAYS POISON, LOL
This is the video I've been searching for!
Thanks Jason
@@ProShop1 do you guys turn it off when you use it?
@@_JasonAnthony I have it set on a timer and try to use the bath when the timer is off. I do have safety protectors on the powerboard too.
Great build! What kind of fittings did you use through the chest freezer ? Much appreciated!
They are 1/2 inch tank bulkheads. You can find them on eBay but we got them at our local irrigation store.
Nice video.
Wow u r so professional !
Thank you!
Hi guys, this set up is so cool, congrats! I am actually in the process of converting my chest freezer into an ice bath as well, but I am a bit stuck with the ozone generator situation. I am looking at getting the same one you've got but am lost about how/where to plug it in? I am not familiar with that AMP connector and unsure as to what to do with it?
I'd love your input :)
I'm currently sealing my chest freezer and I love the look of the liner. What grit of sandpaper did you use to prep the surface of the inside and was it by hand or a orbital sander? Absolutely amazing cold plunge
Thanks. We only used scotch bite to scuff up the alloy. Maybe it would be better to use something a little more abrasive as the liner is starting to bubble up around the top edge.
Great video where did you find tank bungs Long enough to fit through the sidewall?
Our local irrigation store had them
Great video! Would you ever consider posting links to all the products you used? Specifically the electrical and pump equipment?
Thanks. We did an update video with links to some of the products we used in the video description.
Great video. We’re ther any issue with the silicone sealant and the spray in lining. Quite often nothing stick to silicone. Thanks
Cheers Chris. Yeah the lining did crack on the silicon. There is a primer that I should have used. I talk about it in the update video we recently put out.
Love it! Just bought a freezer myself.
What about the weight if the water? Did you have to add supports underneath? If not, have you noticed any sagging?
Thanks. No we didn’t add any support and there has been no sagging. I was quite surprised seeing there’s almost 500kgs of water there.
way cool!
This is awesome! I'm assuming the 28 days were over Feb? How did it go? Did the ozone/ pump help keep the tub clean?
Thanks Thomas. Yes we did it through Feb however I am continuing through to 40 days... maybe even longer. I'm feeling pretty good at the moment. I added a particle filter as well which is keeping the water clean. I'm yet to have the water tested to see how the ozone is working. I'll let you know when we do the update video.
Very different, but no less epic because of it! As a Born Northern Territorian I was perfectly happy working in winter at minus 8 degree's Celcius in shorts & Tee shirt as much as I was in Summer at 48 plus Celcius. Modern society forgets more than they remember, we are creatures of the earth, not above it.
Well said! I never imagined NT getting to minus 8 but I know what you mean. I've worked in factories all my life here in Sydneys west and have felt those minus zero mornings in winter and then the 40+ summers.... then add welding jacket, gloves and helmet.... all I can say is it'll make you resilient.
@Pro Shop It does in Alice Springs in winter. I took a thermometer out into the sun one summer, the scale stopped at 56°C. It hit that temp in less than 5 minutes & it wasn't on the ground. It gets so hot up there that the road literally melts. Have many stories.
This is great, just wondering how you screwed the plywood board on the side without hitting any coils?
Thanks Harrison. It is carefully screwed on the outer corners and not too deep. We eventually glued the board and the screws just held it in place.
thank you for this excellent video! I am on my 72nd day of cold bathing in a water recovery tank. but the temperature starts to rise too quickly. I was looking to make a new one with a freezer. do you have the reference for the black water fittings please? I can't find any to cross the walls? can't wait to see the second video, I also hope to be able to finalize mine by then!
That's great Nicolas. If you are talking about the black fittings that pass through the side they are 1/2 inch tank bulkheads which I got from our local irrigation store. I have found something similar on eBay. Update video will be out this weekend.
I hope that Raptor liner is non-toxic. Seeing how the box says poison and all lol.
bump
If it's not safe to use for a potable water tank, it's a bad idea.
Could you do a video of a step-by-step lesson on how you assemble the external pump and Ozonator and temperature controller...I'm confused on your video a bit... What is plugged into the power bar coming off of the temperature controller where it's labeled cooling and heating? Its a very specific plug configuration and at some point in your video something is plugged into that cooling receptacle....whats plugged into there?
Very interesting.
Guys this looks amazing. Awesome job, best DIY ice bath I’ve seen on CZcams 👏. You’ve given me some good ideas for my chest freezer conversion, thank you for the vid!
One question, would I be able to apply the Raptor coating with a roller or a paint brush? I don’t have a spray gun and that stuff looks really good…
Thanks mate. After 6 months the Raptor is starting to bubble up around the top edge. It seems the condensation is getting between the layers and making it lift. We were going to use a pond liner but someone else commented that the same is happening to theirs. It won’t look as good but it might be better off without a liner.
@@ProShop1 good to know, thanks mate!
Awesome build, have you got a list of parts you used for this saved anywhere? - particularily interested in the pump/ filter you used :)
Thanks mate. Check out the latest update video. There are links to most of the parts we used in the video description.
How did you attach the wood to the side of the freezer? Unbelievable shop and plunge build! Thanks for sharing
Cheers. I just glued it with some Sikaflex
When is the sequel supposed to be released? Very interesting build! It would be nice also if you could tell more about the benefits you’ve gotten so far.
Thanks André I will talk about it in the next video coming this weekend.
Awesome job you’ve done guys and great Vid!
I have just bought the ozone generator you used and am just trying to work out the colours with the wiring to swap plugs over, is the earth (Black) natural (white) and earth (green) do you know?
Sorry wrote they wrong,
Active (black)
Neutral (white)
Earth (green)
Great set-up! I’m doing the same. What pump did you use and pvc connectors?
Check out the update video. It has links in the description to some of the parts we used.
Nice cold plunge🥶🥶.
Just a couple questions.
How did you install the tap at the drain location?
Do you know if raptor coating is potable water storage safe?
The drain outlet is plastic so I just screwed on the tap fitting. A little thread tape to seal and it was done.
I'm not sure about the Raptor lining. If you are worried about chemicals leeching into the water someone else commented maybe try a pond sealer.
Hey there i have a question regarding my chest freezer inside the freezer i have a thermometer that’s a part of the chest. Now do i completely seal this or remove it? or do i seal around its edges only? i’m not sure if this thermometer is waterproof
Great concept. Do you by any chance know the KWh usage of the entire plunge?
It's using around 1-2 kWhs a day depending on the outside temperature.
Very nice! How's that seam sealer holding up? I've been reading that JB Water-weld, or similar, will last the longest...
The silicon is great. No leaks however the Raptor lining is starting to flake off. We have a new liner on its way
Great teamwork guys. Barney been in yet?
Thanks Gerard. No he just keeps taking the ice out of it. I think he would enjoy it.
Great video. Can you post links for everything you used? Especially the water pump
Thanks. Check out the update video. There are links to most of the items we used there.
Thank you for the video you made. This has really inspired me to start making my own ice bath. I have a question about the paint. Is it still in good condition? I have not yet found the right paint that is suitable for underwater. If it is still in good condition I will start using this one too. I look forward to your response. thanks in advance 🙏🏻
I wouldn’t recommend painting the inside with this liner. After 3 months it has started to flake off. So far I haven’t found a paint that can handle the freezing conditions.
Enjoyed the video and subscribed, is it possible to add parts list for the ice bath build in the 'show more'?
Thanks Michael. I'll add a parts list in the update video which will be out this weekend.
Hey legends. What pump did you use?
Hey, really nice set up! What was the size of water pump that you used? liters per hour? Also, how's the water quality keeping up? Thanks
Cheers Simon. The pump flows at 15L per hours. It's only small but seems to be doing the job. The water quality appears to be fine as well after 2 months of using it everyday.
What an amazing setup!!! Was wondering, is the spray liner toxic to humans? Was thinking maybe it will leak into the water and affect my body
Thanks Gustav. Yes a lot of people have been asking the same question. We have just done an update video where we talk about other options.
Awesome job guys, I'm not as handy as you so I am getting a professional to spray Line X in my chest freezer and just going to rely on some pool chlorine for sanitation.
Will just have to pump the water out every few months but your setup would be great.
I suppose later down the line I could go down the solutions you've got by drilling in from the outside but I reckon I'll just keep it simple.
Thanks Joe. Even though it didn’t cost that much in parts, it did take us quite a few hours. We are lucky that our workshop to build custom cars does make it easy to build almost anything.
@@ProShop1 just checking in again for a question. How does this Raptor liner compare to Line X XS-100? That is the equivalent grade the guy I am getting mine done with will use, he said he doesn't stock the heavier duty XS-350 stuff
@@joek292 I was going to use Linex at first but I would of had to of paid someone to do it as it uses a different system to what I have. We already use the Raptor system here so we went with that. Whatever liner you choose would be fine as a truck bed would get a lot more abuse than an ice bath.
How is the Raptor liner holding up?
Gosh I want it
thank you
You're welcome
Regarding the raptor liner and leaks, Have you had any leaks? Just got my freezer and starting the ice bath project.
The raptor liner has started to flake off up around the top edge where the ice forms. Had a small leak in the silicon which I think was from the weight of all the water. I’ve recently redone the liner and are about to put out another video on it.
Love it. About to do the same to my freezer. How many bottles of raptor liner did you end up using?
Thanks Morgan. We used one bottle on the inside and two on the outside however I would use another one on the inside as it’s showing a few little cracks on the silicon joins.
That ratorliner… is that unhealty in any ways.. alot of these liners off gases all the time even after it is hardent.. do you know any thing about that?? Because i would like to print mine too.. 🤷♂️😊
Amazingly job! Where’s the update video?
Coming this weekend
Hey mate, how did you fix the panel with all the electrics onto the side of the chest freezer without piercing the coil/pipes or motor?
I screwed it in the corners and only went through the metal a couple of millimetres. It was only to really hold it while the glue dried. I guess I just could have clamped it.
What water pump did you use??
If you were selling this I'd totally buy it! But at the same time I think it would be a fun project to make myself one :) awesome job
Thank you. We have had a lot of interest in making these for other people. It might be something we offer soon.
Is there any way you can do a quick video on the diagram and setup used to mock up the pump and electrical?
I'll go through it in the update video coming this weekend
Do you think you should have put the filter in and out at opposite ends to ensure complete filtration? It will only end up filtering the pocket of water at one end with them next to each other.
Yeah but I didn't want to run the lines around the outside. I have recently changed it to draw from the drain so it does circulate better.
There wouldn't be many HR Holdens left at a guess (even though a lot were made). My first car, got one when I was 17 and had it for 17 years, cannot remember the last time I saw one.
Liked because of the Trueno
How long did you wait for the bed liner to off gas before filling it with water? I went this same direction with my cold plunge! It’s been two weeks and the smell is still bad.
We let it sit for about 2 weeks before filling it up. I can't really smell the paint. Maybe the ozone is helping.
Thank you for the video. @ 5:03 can you give me details about the piece used for the temperature probe to stick in. What part and size is that? Any link is much appreciated.
It is just a silicon tube nozzle. I explain it in the video
Nice job. I'm interested to see how the raptor lining holds up. Apparently some people in the DIY cold plunge community had theirs come off. Could have been poor prep work though.
I'm looking into doing something like this myself, so trying to find out what the best way to go about it is.
Cheers. I've noticed the lining coming off a bit on on the silicon joins. We probably should have done another coat or maybe primed the silicon like we did the plastic. I'll talk about it more in the update video we will do soon.
I’m currently building one now but I’m using epoxy to paint it. Next time perhaps raptor coat first then seal it. Epoxy won’t stick to the silicone and I can’t see why the raptor coat would be any different. 😊
@@shanebarton929 I’ve never had a problem with the Raptor sticking to silicon on any of the cars I have built but I guess they aren’t sitting in freezing cold water😳. There is a primer available that is for silicon I’ve seen used on truck beds. Probably something I would use if I was going to build another one.
@@ProShop1 awesome that’s very handy To know. You guys have done great work.
@@shanebarton929 thanks mate
Do you recommend only using the raptor as painting ?
Actually after 6 months of use the liner is starting to flake off. A lot of other people are saying most lining products aren't handling the condensation. We are about to redo ours and try something different.
hi, great video 🙌. I have my chest freezer and raptor is on order. Can i check did you do anything to prep the metal surface inside first e.g. rubbed with alcohol and scratched the surface up etc?
Hi Alex. You should check out our latest update video as we found out the Raptor is holding up too well. We prepped the surface by roughing it and cleaning with wax and grease but it has started to flake off in some sections. I would recommend a pond liner. We are about to redo ours with Pond Armor. It is non toxic and has a greater temperature adhesion range.
What tint did you use? Is it a special type you have to use?
It's just a standard automotive colour tint.
What type water pump did you use ? As I understand your pump sits outside
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Can you please tell me what pomp do you use. How can i find it exactly like yours. Thank you
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Do you also run a filter? What type do you use .
At the moment I have added an irrigation inline filter. Does the job of keeping Barneys hair out of the pump.
How did you attach the tap to the drain plug? Great vid
Thanks Daniel. I drilled out the hole and used the tap fitting to screw it into the plastic. I go through it in detail in the next video which will be out this weekend.
@@ProShop1 thank you! And where did you source the tank bungs?
AMAZING! I would be very interested in purchasing one of these from you guys. The market is hot for these right now, but the cheapest ones out there are going for $2000 USD. If you could come in under that, I think you would make an absolute killing. Please let me know if you end up selling these!
Thanks Justin. We’ll keep you posted
So is it the cold that does the benefit or the chilled water or the ice?
All of the above. Really whatever makes you uncomfortable.
this looks great, interested to know how it looks now several months on? is there anything you would change?
Yeah I wouldn’t paint the inside. Nothing seems to stick long term. Other than that it’s been great.
@@ProShop1 great advice, and the sikaflex seal seems to still be holding up?
I have noticed a small leak which I think might be from getting in and out of the bath so much. There is a lot of weight with all the water in it and I think it might have flexed a bit and the water has pushed through a crack in the sikaflex. Not too much of a problem. I can seal it up next time it is empty.
@@ProShop1 great tips, hopefully saved me a heap of time and money
Any chance I could grab a list of the items used including pipes and fittings? This is a great idea. I don’t like the idea of power cords running through the bath either.
I'll go through it all in the update video coming soon as we have made a couple of changes.
@@ProShop1 looking forward to it. I used pond armor to seal the inside its non toxic zero leaks with groovy color!
Thanks @@abartkett00. That’s a great idea.
did you put any primer inside the freezer beefore shooting it wit raptor ??
No. Not sure if it would have made a difference. A lot of people have had problems with all types of liners sticking to the inner surface.
Im thinking abouth line X
Great ice bath! One question.... When i switch on my freezer, filled with water to cool it down, it get extremly hot on the outside. Is this normal and do you have the same experience?
Ours only get warm down near the compressor however I put an exhaust fan on it to fix that problem
Good idea with the fan. My freezer is around 10 years old. I think this is the reason for the hot surface. Thanks for awnsering...