How to Convert a Chest Freezer into an Ice Bath | GPS Human Performance
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- Learn How to Convert a Chest Freezer into an Ice Bath.
It's a fairly easy process with minimal steps required. Please note that some chest freezers are more water tight than others, but, they are not designed to actually hold water, so you will need to do a little work to prep it.
WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE CHEST FREEZER BEFORE GETTING IN IT! And never go in without someone around for safety.
Step 1: Purchase a Chest Freezer and supplies.
Step 2: Clean the inside of the unit.
Step 3: Seal all of the seams with the silicone listed below and let it dry for the time listed on the label. I let mine seal for 48 hours.
Step 4: Fill it with water.
Step 5: Turn it on to the coldest setting. Mine takes about 36 hours to get to temp. You can speed the process up by adding ice, but I never have.
Step 6: Enjoy your new Ice Bath. I sit in mine daily for roughly 10 minutes at a time hours after training.
Step 7: Check temp daily and turn on as needed to keep it cold. Usually run mine a few hours every other day.
Other Important Notes/TIps: For me I had seems running the perimeters of all the walls and the floor and around the top. Also, in this video I hadn't sealed the top seam where the plastic meets the metal yet, but I have since. I highly recommend that as well.
The silicone I used is listed below and you get a good shot of it in the video too, I bought it at Lowes, but you can find everything on Amazon as well. The aquarium pump did not come with a hose, so I bought that from Lowes as well.
To keep it clean, I always shower before using and use a clean bathing suit/shorts. I am the only one that uses mine so on the 1st of every month I drain it and clean it. I do not use any chemicals in the water, I know others do but it is just me that uses it and I am not a dirt ball. As long as you are clean and the clothes are clean you get in with, you shouldn't have an issue cleaning it monthly.
If you have any questions please drop them in the comments section below.
Products Used:
Chest Freezer - Frigidaire 7.1-cu ft Chest Freezer (I am 5'9" and 185 lbs)
Caulk - GE All Purpose 100% Waterproof Silicone*
Aquarium Pump - VIVOSUN 800GPH Submersible Pump 3000L/H, 24W
Tubing - EZ-FLO Clear Vinyl Tubing 1/2 inch (not sure how many feet I got)
Digital Thermometer - Etekcity Lasergrip Infrared Thermometer 774 Neoprene
Toe Covers - Cramer Cryo-Caps (not shown)
*if you don't have a caulk gun you'll need one as well.
WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE CHEST FREEZER BEFORE GETTING IN IT! And never go in without someone around for safety.
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Lmaooooo at the neighbors dog comment 😂💀
I'm so glad I'm in a new apartment, because that dog was slowly driving me insane.
Hahahhahaha same 😂
"But he's got a dog that barks all the time so fuck him" LOLOL love it
Thankfully I moved, however, it's now a baby below me that the parents are letting self soothe, FML.
Great video! And fuck that guys dog! 😆 I can’t find any 10 cubic foot freezers in my price range, but there are plenty of 7.1 cubic foot ones. My question is, how is your plunge holding up after the initial build? Thank you!
It held up great, but I’ve since upgraded to a 14 cu ft. But for what I paid for the 7.1 back in the day it was well worth the investment and never had any issues, until the compressor stopped working but that was after 4+ years of use.
Do you have a video with the chest freezer full of water and using it? I wonder how it would do on my porch in the Florida heat if one I got it cold enough how long would I have to run it for. I am thinking I could set a timer to turn it on at like 4 am and get in it after my run around 8 am.
Hey Sean, actually I just filmed one the other day because someone else asked as well. Got to edit it together, its on my short list of things to get done this week so hopefully have it uploaded before the weekend. Tough to say on one sitting outside in the Florida heat and humidity, might have to run more frequently to hold temp, but in the grand scheme cost wouldn't really be an issue because it's really no different than a refrigerator running.
So I have a 5 cf Insigna chest freezer I'm 6'0" and weigh 165. Do you think I can make this work? I don't have the money to invest in a bigger one?
Yeah, it’ll be tight. Just need to test out how much water to put in it so you don’t overflow it when climbing in.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Thought so. I can only low enough to cover my chest but not my shoulders. Probably best to pick up a larger one.
I have a freezer outside i just keep thinking i will get electric shock if i filled it with water
I’m no electrician but if it is unplugged there should be no electrical current running through it. I’m shock free for like 5 years.
How do you drain it if you closed the drain hole?
I have an aquarium pump I got off of Amazon. Drop it in and drain it into my kitchen sink. Super easy.
What are the inside dimensions of unit
@@GuillermoCruz-qh3qb roughly H x W x L = 30" x 21" x 36"
That metal liner doesn’t rust?
@@motocousa781 it never rusted while I had it. It discolored in a couple spots, but it didn’t seem to corrode and flake off into the water or when I cleaned it. I upgraded a couple years ago to bigger one with a plastic lining.
Got the freezer all set up. Why is the outside of my chest hot?
Mine does the same thing when it's running. As far as I know, its the basics of heat exchange and a normal byproduct of the cooling process. Like the heat from the inside has to get to the outside in order for the water to cool in the simplest of terms.
How cold can the water get at max setting?
It’ll freeze 🥶 solid if you ran it long enough. I usually sit in mine with it anywhere from 38° to 33° F. Most days I’ll have a couple inch thick ring of ice around the edges when I get in.
I would recommend a 100% silicon based sealer.
What are the internal dimensions of your freezer
I upgraded to a 14 cu ft one or I’d measure it right now. I thought I replied to someone else before with the internal dimensions but I can’t see the comment from a quick scroll. I think you’d be able to find dimensions on any of the manufacturers websites though.
Good but incomplete
No one sees how you are using it
How you fill it up how often you drain it
Mentioning to unplug it when you Are in it
No idea what that aquatic pump is or the tubing and how you use that
Thanks for the video but some of these things including showing it and use it would make this a great complete video
Hey Fred, I just sit in it exactly how I start the video except with the water. All of what you are asking is listed in the description of the video. But I sit in it daily for 10 minutes hours after training, I fill it up from my sink with that same hose I use to drain in. I use to use a big garbage can and my shower faucet. I drain it with the pump into my sink monthly and clean it and refill it. I do unplug it before using. The brand of pump and type of tubing is listed in the description. Got the pump off amazon and tubing from Lowes. Hope this clears some things up for you. I figured a lot of the draining and filling was self explanatory but I will make a follow-up video demonstrating them.
Im 5'11, looks like there was plenty of space and im only 2inches taller. Think it would be big enough?
Yeah, I got a buddy who has used mine that is pushing 6' so definitely can fit. I did however just upgrade to a 14.8 cu ft model and its massive.
0:44 the only way the ice chest could pay for itself is if it generated revenue. Is he charging others to use his ice bath?
Touche. I more so meant that I was going from spending around $10-$15 in ice every-time I was using my bathtub to ice bath to a one time purchase of the chest freezer and could do it every day.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA I’d pay you $8 per ice bath
@@2random628 I mean now we’re talking!
Thank you. Great video. Super helpful for an apartment person. Questions. 1. how often do you have to replace the water?
2. Do you still have to buy ice or does the freezer make it cold enough? Do you have to leave it running all the time or do you just turn it on to get it cold?
Hey Bella, I drain and clean it once a month, usually on the 1st. I’ve stretched it to six weeks a few times because of traveling and being out of town. Going to film how I do that and post it because others have requested to see how I drain and fill. No need to buy ice, it gets plenty cold. Initially upon filling it I have to leave it on for 24 hrs or so to get it cold because the water coming out of the tap here can be 65+°F. Then I usually only need to have it on a few hours a day to keep it cold.
Theres not an issue with the total weight. i want to do that in my apartment but im scared it will collapse
I can only speak from personal experience and I have not had an issue with that. Biggest thing that I do to mitigate that concern is I put it along an exterior wall, and I run it perpendicular to the floor joists. That to me is the most logical way to distribute the weight best.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Thank you for your reply
@@ethantole4140 no problem at all. I just actually got an even bigger freezer in my apartment. Went from 7.1 cu ft to 14 cu ft. I’ve had it roughly a month now and again no issues.
I am 5′4 do i fit in in 200 liter on chest freezer i want to buy but i do not have big space is ok to buy ?
Hey Alexis, do you know what the internal dimensions are? I'm 5'9" 185 lbs and I could get in one that is smaller than the one in my video, so I think you probably could make it work. I actually went into the store and climbed in mine before I bought it, so might be worth a shot to try that to ensure you got the space.
You're the only one I've seen so far that uses such a setup indoors (as opposed to a garage or balcony). I would love to do that too, but I am worried that, getting in and out of the freezer always causes a lot of water to splash around and this depending on one's flooring would cause problems. What is your experience with this?
Fair question, with a little bit of caution and not being in a race to get in and out of it, I have had zero issues with spillage. I have a big towel that I fold up on the ground and step out on to, then towel off fast with another towel. With the experience of doing this now for over 4 years I'm fully confident you can have one of these set-up on carpet without issue. But if you want to cannonball into it, then a garage or balcony would be best haha.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA haha. Thank you
Think about the possibility of the water leaking when your not home for an extended amount of time. If it's in the basement, cool. Upstairs is when the water damage can be costly.
@@ohiostatecavs2421 he uses a pump to drain the water when not in use
it seems like when you fill the whole thing with water it’s a lot of weight are you sure it can hold it ?
Can the chest freezer hold it? Mine has been filled for 3+ years now and I’ve had no issues, still water tight and I haven’t fallen their my floor yet so I think it’s good to go.
What size is the freezer?
It’s 7.1 cu ft.
Great video!!
Question, if the chest is unplugged is there still a concern for getting an electrical shock from the water??
I'm personally not concerned, as far as I know, as long as it is unplugged then it no longer has a source of electricity to cause an electrical shock. But I am not an expert or an electrician so be safe out there.
Yeah unplug it and get in after a minute just to make sure you will be good
"SO fuck him right?" Lmao love it
Whats up Rochester!
What’s up Dustin!?! #585
Awesome job on the vid Champ!
Thanks for the concise video!
Mate this is a fucking great idea. I'm going get on this. Is this thing really water tight though?
Mine is 100% water tight after I caulked every seam. Been using it for around 3 years and it has never leaked. Knock on wood of course.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA ok great. I'll get a 2nd hand one here and get back to you. How often do you change the water
@@bolgerisdashizz I typically drain it, clean it and refill it on the 1st of every month. Sometimes a little longer between, but that’s more so out of laziness haha.
@@bolgerisdashizz roughly I swap water out every 30 days. Typically 1st of the month.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA hey mate , got a 2nd hand 300l chest freezer for 55€ and done it up. It's water tight and functional.
I have another question, do you use any salts to keep the water from freezing?
I'm having this problem at the moment. It's always freezing over.
😂 i thought i was the only on who thought about it
What temp. do you normally set it at?
Hey Justin, the vast majority of days when I get it in, it's under 36 degrees.
do you have any vids of you using this plunger? I'm wondering if it's too small for my needs
On my IG page you can find some. A lot depends on how tall you are. I’m 5’9” 185lbs. It worked for me, but I did just upgrade to a bigger model that is 14 cu ft. Plenty of room for activities in this one.
I am going to do it! Thanks for a simple video - it seems to be the cheapest way to go. Do you just attached a hose to your sink to fill it? Also, have you ever used a timer to turn it off and on?
AWESOME! Yup, still using the hose method to fill it. I haven’t used a timer, but I know people do that and it sounds like I works pretty good I just never bought one so I just turn it on and off manually every day.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA One last question as I am getting closer. How do you use the fish tank pump to drain in completely? Seems like you can only get to about 2 inches of water. I bought the pump you recommended and have a hose that goes from the sink to the freezer. Thank you!
@@michellecurrywright3934 I have a little Tupperware container that I use to scoop out the rest of the water. Then have a big towel to help soak up the rest to get it fully dry.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA ok thanks a bunch!
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA This easy video made it happen for me. Even me, a 64 year old woman, can DIY an inexpensive chest freezer. Again, my thanks. It doesn't have to be hard. 😍
This is the simple video I was looking for. Highlight was “his dog barks all the time so f#*k em!” 😂
I still hate that guy’s dog and I haven’t lived there in 4 years!
Hahahah the dog
did the silicone hold up? building mine and want to use silicone but was told to use jb weld.. which seems like a pain.
Yessir! Haven’t had any issues what so ever. It’s not the prettiest caulk job but it’s held up just fine.
Thanks for the simpl/helpful video. Good stuff. *LIKE*
My freezer is very hot on the outside. It s not hat normal for the first time?
My freezer gets hot on the outside as well, its something that they all do as part of the process of bringing the inside temperature down to "freezing". If you were just using it as an actual freezer it wouldn't need to work as hard once its at temp, but because it has water in it, it has to work harder, thus creating more heat by trying to cool the water. I've had mine for years without any issues though, plus it give my cat something warm to nap against.
good Morning All, I'm very keen to make one but of course also very sceptical is there anything to worry about shall i just follow the steps you have provided
Hey Lewis, no need to be skeptical, save the money and build your own like me. I've been using the one in the video for years now without issue. Biggest thing is taking your time sealing it with the caulk and letting it cure before filling it. There is no need to spend $1000s on one of the fancy units that are just glorified chest freezers.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Thank you for replying. I was just skeptical about putting water in a freezer and turning it on lol but I will give it a go what size freezer did you use in about 5ft 11 is there anything you would advise me to do that you didn’t thank you
@@massey06 I just unplug it when I get in to ensure there is no electricity running through it while I’m in it. Mine is small, 7.1 cu ft. I’m 5’9” so you’d fit in a small one like mine. Just wouldn’t have the water up to your neck like in the giant ones.
I live in NYC and I have to find a configuration that works indoors, do you ever take this outside, like to fill it or drain it? Or does the pump take care of everything? Could a configuration be set up where closest sink is, say, 10-15 feet away? Do pumps exist that can deal with pressure over that distance? Thanks for the video!
Hey Taimur, never been outside with it, I know people do that though. I was just using a big buckets to fill it previously, but now I have a hose that I cinch on to my kitchen sink and it does the job great and I don’t have to break my back. Google portable dishwasher hose connector. They have rubber ones I’ve seen that you just shove up over the sink faucet and run the hose to the tub. Hit up Lowe’s or Home Depot. As for pumps, you shouldn’t have an issue with it having to move water 15+ feet.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Thanks. Do you fee like your freezer is too small for you? I'm 6'1" and looking into getting my chest freezer, and I want to make sure I get the right size. Are you able to submerge your shoulders and neck? If you wanted to, would you be able to fully submerge your head under the water as well? I'm looking into getting the 8.7 cubic ft. one, so your experience would be helpful!
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Can you share which portable dishwasher hose connector you use?
@@taimurshah5956 so I am just using vinyl tubing, i didn't spend the money to get an actual adapter, I just use some tape and tape the hose to my kitchen faucet and it works just fine and fills it up without issue. Hope Depot has actual Faucet Hose Adapters that you can screw onto your actual kitchen faucet and screw a garden hose to. Not sure if this link will work: www.homedepot.com/p/NEOPERL-Dual-Thread-by-3-4-in-Brass-MGH-Small-Coupler-and-Fitting-37-0293-98/206321179
@@taimurshah5956 Most people buy a 14 - 14.8 cu feet.Especially if you are tall. Go to a store and check out the sizes.( Get in, if they allow you).Also , it is better to get one ,that the interior is white enamel.
Good video man. I have a similar type freezer and also used silicone. After doing it I read a load of stuff of people saying not to use silicone but to use a epoxy putty. Have you found the silicone to leak at all?. Also have you had issues with the aluminium surface? People have said it can rust after time?
No leaks as of yet, it’s been holding strong for a few years now, I feel if it was going to leak it already would have. There is some discoloration in a couple spots on the aluminum but no rust. So all in all it’s held up just fine.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA thanks for the reply mate. After writing this I realised you've had this question a few times. Cheers
@@shaunb7614 No worries at all brother.
I was worried about this. Glad you asked. I just sealed a brand new chest freezer with silicone. Then went over all the seems again with pond shield. Seems to hold fine. I think its all about how good of a job you do with the silicone and getting it to the cracks.
Do I need to do anything to the bottom to make it lay more flat. Did you takeoff the legs?
Hey Ryan, so in the vid I still had it sitting on the bottom of the box, but since I moved into a new apartment it's just sitting on the legs and it's fairly level where it sits now on the carpet. I don't think you need to do anything to get it to lay more flat. Unless you wanted to cut some wood and build a little frame. I thought about that initially, but once I filled it and it worked fine I put that thought on the back burner.
OK cool no problem with leakage at all?
@@theryanpineda only leak I’ve ever had was the drain plug. The first time I filled the freezer I didn’t seal it because I assumed it was water tight. It wasn’t. So fixed that and have had no issues.
Thanks for the video - how do you set it to the temperature that you want? Do you use a timer or anything?
I don't have a timer, I just turn it to it's coldest setting and periodically check it with a digital laser thermometer. Pretty much have to have it on a couple hours every day or every other day. Usually if ice starts to build up a little on the walls I know the overall temp is down below 35.
Hey mate, great video!
Do you know the size of the freezer by liters? Just trying to workout what size would be the minimum I need, cheers
Based on the online calculator I found on google, 7.1 cubic feet turns out to 201 liters. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the video mate ! Do you constantly check it ? and unplugg it sometimes to prevent the water from freezing when it's near 32 F ?
Hey Carl, you're welcome, I take my ice baths in the evening, so every AM I open it and check the temp and turn it on and go about my morning, go down and workout and come back in and see where the temp is. For me I never leave the thing constantly running, I just turn it on as cold as it can and constantly check it. I'll get some ice build up on the sides from time to time, but I can still get in and use and will usually just break the ice off the walls after using if it will pop off.
Thanks for the quick answer :-)
Do you use it inside of your apartment?
Yes. Have for years without issue.
Dude you could of just brought some clear tubing and syphoned out the water prob be alot faster than that fish tank pump
Honestly never thought of that. I have the tubing already, guess I’ll try that next time I empty it in April 🌊🌊🌊
can you fit your upper body also in one that size?
Yes. If I sit on the opposite side, definitely a tight fit though and can’t extend legs. I normally just sit on top of the compressor side and the water is up to my chest.
Can I be electrocuted?
I guess anything is possible. But I’ve used mine like this for years and have never had an issue. I unplug it before ever getting in it to eliminate the risk.
Thank you for sharing , i just bought a chest freezer , Haier brand , i just fill the chest freezer , but i didn’t get cold so freezer doesn’t cooling the water ,, why is that? Is it because ididn’t fill the gaps?
How warm was the water you put in? Out of the tap where I live it’s almost 80°F. And it takes leaving it on for 24 hours to get cold enough.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA about 103F
Yeah that’s going to take some time to get cool. Could add some bags of ice to help it along, but got to watch for it overflowing when it melts.
always put your caulk in the seam
“That’s what she said.” - Michael Scott (but also, agreed 100%)
Thank you so much for a common sense video that doesn’t make this all feel impossible. I understand people wanting to do things perfectly, but that’s a little too much for the average person.
Question: I almost immediately got little tiny holes throughout the metal interior. Hard to say if they were already there or just weaknesses exposed by water pressure. I have seen someone else discuss this, but their solution was to coat the interior with Raptor truck bed liner (expensive!).
Have you had to deal with this, and if so, did you find a good solution?
I used a similar caulk, but the one that is made for bathtubs (stronger and more flexible), and I was thinking about just using that to fill the holes.
Again, thank you, and hope this finds you well!
I had a couple little holes pop in the bottom of mine after a year. Initially I used some of the same caulk but I also used FLEXSEAL from the infomercial and sprayed that over the area and that has held up for me and is super cost effective. Just got to really give it time to dry. Good luck.
Ha, that’s exact the product I was looking at. Good to know it worked for you. Thanks again!
So, I hate to bug you with another question, but did you use the Flex Seal just for the holes, or to coat the entire surface? I’m considering doing the latter - just getting the Flex Seal that you can roll/brush on, and cover the whole interior. That way, it’s done, and the interior should be really well sealed.
Can you think of any issues with that? Would that rubberized finish be weird to have for the whole interior (for comfort, cleaning, etc.)?
Again, thanks so much!
@@n.c.pfister6485 I only used the spray for spots, but I have seen the heavy duty flex seal and honestly I think that’s a solid option to get full coverage. I don’t foresee any real issue with it. Might want to double check the label and such, but if I was in your boat I’d probably do that, for what ever that is worth. Cleaning wise I don’t see a problem either.
So, I used the brush-on Flex Seal about a month or so ago and it works great! I’ve now seen another YT video where someone did the same thing (but used the spray). It really goes a long way in replying to the plastic liner only crowd.
Just wanted to report back; have a blessed day, y’all!
How did this setup with silicon caulk work out for you in the longer run? It's been a few months now. Is this setup still up and running?
Hey Jacob, silicon is holding strong. It’s been way more than a few months. I purchased this in June 2019. So it’s going on 2 years. I have to touch up a spot on the edge from when a friend climbed in and dragged his hip over a spot and peeled it loose, but other than that water tight!
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Glad to hear it is still going strong. How often do you use it?
@@CSniper I shoot for daily, but sometimes miss, so I'll say 5-6 days a week I am in it consistently. It's my little night time ritual.
First of all thank you so much sir for clearing everybody's doubt....
1.Can I use salt water to take cold plunge and if doing so will there be any problem sir?
2.What is the apt temperature for cold plunge to get those benefits quoted by Mr.Wimhof?
I know I've heard of people using salt water in theirs, I just don't see the point and the wasted time and energy when tap water does the job just fine for what I need. Plus mine is metal inside so rusting would become an issue immediately. I'd have to google it, but I believe everything he talked about was from 35-45 degrees Fahrenheit to get the benefits.
Here in my home tap water is salt water sir.....
1.what about power consumption if we use potable water and do we have to keep the freezer running all day bcuz in the store they told me inorder to maintain compressor in good condition that if I turned off the freezer then I have to run it empty for 4 hours before storing items
2.After initial cooling to 32°F how many hours will you run the freezer each day sir?
@@ajithkumarpg6265 oh ok. Well if you can buy one that has the plastic lining instead of the metal lining than that’s what I would suggest. When I initially fill it after cleaning it I have to leave it on for 24-36 hours roughly to get it down to temperature. Pending how warm the tap is based on the time of year. Then once it’s at temp I maybe run it 4 hours a day on average give or take to keep it under 40°F consistently.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA So kind of you sir....let me try it sir....Love from India❤️❤️
Thanks, I’m going to try this with an old freezer as ice baths have become a hassle… How does it work? Fill it up and plug it in? Does the freezer not freeze the water? How often do you have your clean the water and how do you accomplish this?
Hey man , have you dealt with rusting , did you do anything to prevent that ?
Personally I haven’t had any issues with rusting with mine. I drain it monthly and clean and dry it. I’ve been using it for 2+ years with no issue.
Get one with a coated interior, silicone is no good use jb,water weld
Hi. I have converted mine exactly like this. A lot of cats talk about doing a full liner inside as well as sealing the seams. I’ve had mine for 3-4 months with no issue. Have you had any issues?
Gavin, the only issue I had was I never filled in the drain plug, so it would drip, once I realized that I fixed it. After I did that, I've had zero issues for years with it this way.
May i ask what the benefits of the pump aquarium for the ice bath?
The aquarium pump is so I can drain it into my sink easily. If I had this outside or in a garage I’d just pop the drain plug and let it run off to outside with a hose.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA appreciate
Obviously turn the power off before getting in it?
Agreed 100%. I also unplug it from the wall.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Sweet. Does the water fully ice over ?
@@realtalk9330 it’ll freeze around the edges, so occasionally have to break it off the sides to get in.
How after do you change the water?
Typically I change it monthly, so 12x per year. I'm the only one that uses it and I go in it after a shower so I'm clean.
How long does it typically take to get the temp down low enough before use each day? Did your electric bill go up much?
After the initial fill it usually takes about 10-12 hours of it being on to get to 50°F. I like it lower than that so I run it for longer until it’s close to 32°F so around 18 hours. Then typically I only need it on for about 2-3 hours per day. Not even noticeable on my electric bill.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA that is fantastic. This is such a great idea. Thanks for this info. I"m gonna budget this in soon. The Forge they sell online is crazy expensive.
Update: just drained it, cleaned it and refilled it. Water out of the faucet was over 80°F. After 24 hours of running, it is down to 35°F. Definitely takes longer initially to cool to temp in the summer months here in North Carolina.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA still not bad!
I love this video, informative and hilarious 🙏
You know what Zac? I love your comment dude! I’m sure I’d love you too but I don’t want to make this weird.
I've seen different width and length 7 cu ft chest freezers. Do you know the outside dimensions for this one? Great video by the way.
Outside dimensions are 44” Long x 33” Tall x 23” Wide. Inside is 37.5” Long x 26” Wide.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA thank you!!
You’re welcome!
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Are you sure this is a 7 cu. ft. freezer then? The dimensions of a 7.2 cu. ft. Frigidaire from Home Depot is:
Product Depth (in.)
21.625 in
Product Height (in.)
33.5 in
Product Width (in.)
32.125 in
@@fatowen1988 100% positive. Measured it myself. To be fair, I bought this model a few years ago.
What do you use to keep the water clean?? Thanks!
Hey Dan, I don't add any chemicals to it. I change the water out every 30 days or so. I also only get into it post shower, so I am always clean. Then when I do drain it I clean it with standard household cleaning supplies, like with a clorox bleach spray.
Thanks!!! Some guys have these elaborate set-ups to clean....also, how long do you sit in there per day? Tnx
@@dbteach01 Yeah for sure, I've seen some people that load it up with salt or go the chlorine route. I've been doing it without for over 2 years now without issue, so as long as you're clean going in it should stay clean'ish for a month or so. I shoot for 10 mins per day. I'm not fully submerged. Water is only up to about mid chest. But I tuck my arms and hands in for the final minute + typically.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Thanks. Some guys have these enormous freezers...glad you can fit in a decent size one ;)
One of my buddies adds a little hydrogen peroxide which is supposed to keep it clean
If you were to drain it using the aquarium pump, where would the water go? Into 5 gallon buckets?
Into my sink, it is right on the other side of the counter.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Thanks.
@@myyoutubechannel2858 you're very welcome. If you drain it into your sink that way, just make you weigh down the hose or the pressure from the pump will pull it out of the sink and then your floor is soaked haha. Learned that lesson on first drainage day.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Got it. Practical tips.
Great video thanks so much for your help bro!
No doubt Jason! Stay Frosty!
Hi thanks for the video
What about how the freezer heats up dangerously high , as in the outside of the freezer and the motor ? Mine did and so did others that tried , as it was never meant to hold a full tub of water
Hey Nick, when you say dangerously high, what sort of temps are you talking? I've had mine for years and though it does get warm on the outside (my cat Snatch really enjoys when its on) I can hold my hand to it and I've had zero issues with it. Plus I don't leave mine running all hours of the day, once it gets down to temp I typically only need it on for a couple hours per day to hold the temp. Obviously the issue is the volume of water will never get under freezing like having a bunch of meat and veggies in it, but like I said I've had no issues (knock on wood) in the years of running it a few hours per day.
I’m 6 foot 2 inches and 195 do you think I could fit in a 7 cubic foot chest freezer but using the deeper side?
Or should I go bigger?
Many thanks….
Hey Eric, I saw a video of Jason Mamoa on IG in one that is around the same size. So definitely doable on the deep end.
Is that really a 7.1 cu ft?
Yeah. I even double checked my receipt before making the video.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Thanks. Great video. Nice and easy. I live in an apartment as well. Did you put the freezer on a wooden plank? Is the 7.1cu ft still working for you?
@@hoxton0932 I actually just left it sitting on the bottom of the box/styrofoam that it came in for the first year. Then when I moved into my new apartment it just now sits right on the carpet. Wooden plank probably a good idea though. Still sit in it every day.
@@GPSHumanPerformanceUSA Cheers man. My apartment is small so you inspired me to still make it work. Ordering it this weekend.
@@hoxton0932 Awesome! Only thing I wish I did differently on my initial caulking was seal the drain plug up. I'd recommend sealing it because it is not truly water tight by any stretch. I can't remember if I mention that in the video. And I also ran another bead of caulk around the top lip just in case I ever filled it too high. Good luck. Excited for you!
Try to AVOID purchasing one with that cheap metal inside. that will rust, bend and possibly leak quicker compared to the ones that aren't like this one. Watched alot few video's this week and that was brought up alot.
Yeah the ones with a plastic liner are by far the best.
Why would one bath in ice?
There is a laundry list of benefits. They've been shown to help with recovery post training, sleep improvement, boost mental health and your immune system. If you really want your mind blow look up Wim Hof, he's a huge proponent of them.