BEST DIY COLD PLUNGE STOCK TANK !
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- Cold plunge and dip at home with this DIY stock tank ice bath! Complete with de-icer. All that is needed is a large enough stock tank, stock tank de-icer and a tarp to cover. Or watch my other video where I make an awesome lid for it!
A great way to enjoy ice baths from the comfort of your home.
THANKS FOR WATCHING AND LEAVING YOUR COMMENTS EVERYONE
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This video makes me proud to be Canadian
Thanks for the great comment Mat, Love it! Whereabouts in Canada are you?
If you feel like subscribing that would be really cool, and hopefully my next video will interest you as well!
This video makes me wish I was Canadian
adult goals, I'm glad I found the video, Im gonna try this!! from New Mexico USA Greetings!!
Hello New Mexico! Let me know how it goes Hector 👍
I am so glad you filmed this!!! Thank you!!
So glad you found it helpful !! Thanks for sending the comment !
Thanks for the video! Great cost effective solution for our colder climates.
You should train your extremities to handle it because that's one of the best benefits of doing ice baths. You rarely get sick when your body doesn't go into panic mode from the cold.
Great video! 👍Lots of really creative ideas for keeping the extremities from freezing , keeping the tub clean, etc.. Thanks and best wishes . 🙏
Thanks Kirk!! So glad the video was able to help you. Thanks so much for taking the time to write me, made my day.
Feel free to show support by subscribing. I’d love to have you on board to watch my next diy ! :)
Mike
Inspiring. I am doing this. I do not have access to Lake Superior... so this is the next best thing! Thanks for sharing
Right On! Thanks for reaching out N. S.
If you’re doing something similar to my set up make sure to watch my videos on making a proper lid for it. So far it’s been a great addition for me. And please reach out if you have any questions or need any help.
Whereabouts are you located? I was out in October to visit Lake Superior and wow, what a body of water that is. I went for a plunge and it felt more like an ocean with the crazy waves.
All the best!
Mike
Awesome video! Much appreciated info👏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Brandon! Glad it was helpful.
Feel free to subscribe. I’ll be putting out some more on the stock tank soon 👍.
All the best!
Mike
Very nice videos Mike. Quite resourceful!👍🏼
Thanks Milad !
Very informative
Great vid, I am going to give this a go
Awesome! Thanks for watching. and dropping a note! Definitely post back when you’ve set something up and let me know how it goes.
All the best!
Mike
Very helpful!
Thanks so much for taking the time to send me the positive feedback Tony!
Hopefully it have you some ideas for your own 👍.
If you can subscribe to my channel that would be really cool. Hopefully you’ll find my next videos shelf too. Once the cold weather returns here in Ottawa, Canada I’ll be posting some more ice bath videos with some new ideas.
All the best! Mike Biker
Nice tutorial! Got me a 360L trash can for 20$! Win!
Stock deicer is pretty genius, thanks!
Sweeet!! Send me an email with your set up once it’s complete. Would love to see it!
Mike
Nice video, thanks for sharing
My pleasure Nando. Thanks for the message :)
Mike
Thanks for posting. A little input about the stock tank heater you're using: I ran the same one off an outlet on my back deck and I ended up burning out the wiring at a junction box. It turns out those that little heater has about 11amps (1450 Volts) of draw so on a 15 amp circuit thats being used for other fixture, it can be a bit much.
I've since had a dedicated line run out to my porch so it isn't an issue. Might not end up being a problem for most but figure I'd share that just in case!
Thanks so much for sharing that !!! I just checked and Luckily my exterior plug is on its own circuit. Phew.
I bought a 100ga rubbermade tank (I'm 6'1" 225lb) and deicer and have been plunging since mid December 2022. I'm only mad now that the coming warm weather will ruin my set up and I'll be forced to do a indoor freezer set up. I don't want to spend the money but I will. I've grown to like these plunges, call me crazy :)
Awesome!!! I may have to do the same as you Rob! It’ll be a big investment but I think a worth while one!
Thanks for the info. I’m interested in building my own cold plunge but here in Wisconsin it gets pretty cold in winter so I was a little worried about the water freezing.
My pleasure big bass !
The deicer will definitely help with your winters in Wisconsin. Hope you get around to building one, you’ll love it!
Thank you!
You’re welcome :)
How often do you change the water? I have the 100 gallon Rubbermaid version.
Hi Marko,
I don’t change the water during the freezing months. It would be too much of a hassle since I shut off the water line for my outdoor hose so that the pipes done burst.
Bacteria, mold and mildew are completely inactive and won’t form at temperatures -18 degrees Celsius or colder. And from -18 to +5 degrees Celsius bacteria is considered ‘sleeping’ and produces very slowly. So in combination with a little chlorine there’s really nothing to worry about.
Once spring comes and the weather is above 0 Celsius I will make a water change then.
How do you find the 100 gal Rubbermaid? Will this be your first winter with it?
Whereabouts are you living? If you’re in the U.S. then I apologize for all the Celsius talk 🤣 you’ll have to go the conversion lol.
Mike
I’m sure you have some experience with this… but your breathing control is amazing.
Thanks Eric ! It really does get easier with every dip. Thanks for the comment ❤️
You Canadians are touch people, i find UK winters nasty as hell, im a skinny little 40something guy an i couldn't do that,,,,, well done with the 30k we had a big push in the chat to get you there well done dood,,,, but you know you have to be a TH-camr now lol, but once monetized think that might be a good earner anyway well done mike i love what you guys are doin with this, you gov cant lie if the reality is constantly being put out there, i ofter write crap in the chat but i link winding the MAGA lot up,,, well done an im really happy that this seems to be workin,,, big up them truckers
I want to try this. I fee like I should maybe give the local river or spring fed lake down the road a try first here in Michigan. Portions with no ice obviously.
Hey Steve! Yes definitely give that a try. I personally enjoy natural bodies of water more than my tank. The scenery and connection with nature makes it that much better!!
Thank you for your video. This is very helpful. We've been doing cold plunges in Rhode Island in ponds and the ocean for the last couple of years, but we've decided to also do cold plunges at home. We have the stock dance and the de-icer, but I'm curious about how you control chlorine levels. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hi Gillian !
So glad you liked my video. Sorry for the late reply.
I never checked the chlorine levels when I had the floater in my tank. The small chlorine pucks barely dissolved at all in the cold water. And the water stayed crystal clear all winter.
So all last winter I went without any chlorine at all. I just made sure I was clean before going in. No sweaty pist workout plunges. And nobody else was using my tank so that also helped. And the water stayed crystal clear. It was great not having any chemicals in the water. I can’t say for sure , but I’m assuming that cold water is more slows down and/or eliminates the growth of bacteria??
@@mikebikercanada Thank you - that is all very helpful. It is warmer where we are, so we have been using the chlorine pucks and testing as we go. So far so good! The stock tank is perfect for cold plunges.
If it consistently turns off and on to regulate water temperature, how long does it stay off for before turning back on? I feel like it would constantly be on as it's super cold there. Thoughts ?
Thanks for the video. I live in Alaska and was trying to figure out the same thing. Most every other option either won't work or it far too expensive.
Awesome! So glad my set-up was able to give you some ideas Sam 👍
Will the plastic tub be damaged if the water freezes over too long?
Nice! How tall are you ? I see you have to skooch down to raise the water level above your chest?
Hey Mike, i'm planning on doing this with a wine barrel this winter, i am also Canadian so just gonna leave it out this winter.
Hi Erich, that’s awesome man. A wine barrel will look really cool too.
What part of Canada are you in? I’m in Ottawa and will be setting my tank up this week for the upcoming winter, I can’t wait. I’m going to set mine up in a new spot this year to have better scenery around me this time. If you feel like subscribing to the channel that would be awesome man. I’ll make sure to post more videos of the cold tank this fall.
All the best!
Mike Biker
@@mikebikercanada I live in BC, we got a huge mountain range outback so should be nice for scenery lol. I'll be sure to subscribe, thanks!
@@erich6150 oh wow! I’m jealous lol I’ve only been out west once and fell in love with the Rockies. You’ll have to show me some photos when you have it all set up, would love to see it.
I just finished making an insulated lid for my tank, to lighten the load of the de-icer and help keep the surface from freezing over. Might be something handy for your barrel too. I’ll be posting the video of that build this week.
Great video Mike, do you manage to maintain a desired 1-4 ppm chlorine levels with the puck?
Actually last winter I ran it without the chlorine. I didn’t like the chemical smell. I was the only one using it and I made sure that I was clean when I went in. No sweaty post workout plunges. And the water stayed crystal clear.
hey man do you have a link to the de icer you use?
How often do you change the water when it's this cold outside?
Great video! I'm trying to find the same tank in Nova Scotia but can't seem to come across one.
Thanks Michael! Glad you found it helpful. Good luck on your search. Keep us updated when you find one and how your build goes!
Thanks so much for this helpful video.I really appreciate it. It's been harder than I thought it would be to find info about this subject. I live in Upstate NY and am getting geared up for using a 100 gallon stock tank for ice baths this winter.(I'm not as big as you : )
I'm wondering how your experiment with not using the chlorine went .I'm not keen on using the chlorine. I was thinking of adding some essential oil (tea tree) to the water periodically to help combat bacterial etc.
And on a very practical note, this is probably a "duh" question but how do you use the bungee cord to secure the tarp on top? Are you securing it to your deck? I don't have a ground surface I can attach it to.
Thanks again for taking the time to make and post this. It's boosted my confidence to take this on.
Hi Gina and hello Upstate NY :) I cross the border and travel to the Adirondacks for hiking atleast twice a month. Love it there.
Thank you for the kind words. So glad you found my video helpful. A 100 gallon tank should be perfect for you. I have a buddy similar size as me who even gets away with a 100 gallon.
No chlorine has been perfect. Water stays clear. There is a little particle sediment that forms on the bottom, but it’s just calcium from the hard water.
I simply hooked the two ends of the bungee cord together. Easy peasy :)
But I suggest you go to my channel and watch my other two videos I made on the cold tank. In one I show how to make a great kid for it. Even better than the tarp. But the tarp is still a great option. And in the other video I detail the pond de-icer and how to keep the tank free from calcium settling at the bottom of the tank.
Let me know after you watch them if you have any other questions.
All the best !
Mike
I finally had some time to watch the other videos. So fun. I especially like the PLUNGE and polar bear stencil. I hope they continue to make you smile as you get ready to hop in for plunges. In a similar vein someone just made me, for my birthday, a yard sign sized printed photo of Wim Hof to hang next to my plunge tank. Wim looks hilarious and encouraging. Between that and having a bird feeder in view. I have some great inspirational helpers : )
I will make a lid when I get a chance. It would be a nice addition to the set up.
Thanks again for taking the time to share, it touches me that people take the time to do such things.
Be well and Happy Plunging!
@@mikebikercanada
Its Nov. 7th, 2021 and the tap water in Winnipeg is already 12C. So right now I am using the bathtub but I would still rather have something like your setup. I have about 50 feet of eves trough de-ice cable. I could use that! We just need a big Sous Vide with adjustable temp! Haha
Haaa hilarious! I love it! Sorry for the late reply Kelly, I was away visiting Quebec City.
If you've got the outdoor space you should definitely pick-up a stock tank, you'll love it. But no doubt in Winnipeg your getting all the same great benefits from showers and baths! I wonder how cold your tap water will get down to as we get further into winter. Please keep me posted, I'd love to know.
I'm gonna see what the tap water temp is here in Ottawa right now and let ya know!
Cheers!
Mike Biker
@@mikebikercanada we actually picked stock tank pool (9foot) in the summer and only drained it three weeks ago.
I’m dealing with long covid and the cold water has been one of the best things I can do for the pain and fatigue!! So I will be back in the cold water soon. And now that we have snow I can always toss in a shovel or two to cool it down more. Haha.
Winnipeg gets it water from a lake so it’s only going to get colder!
Looking at doing a deep freeze mod next year for some all year ice baths!!
How do you drain it?
Please, I need a link to the water heater you use to keep at 5 degrees. I really hope you see this message! :D
Hey Mike great video. How do you keep the water clean without having to replace it often? My stock tank is metal and the water looks murky after a week.
I used to leave chlorine pucks, inside a floating dispenser, the small ones made for spas. But they remained the same size all winter long. I figured they were frozen and not making a difference.
This passed season I experimented with nothing. Just making sure I was showered before entering and the water remained clear all winter! I don’t use it until the river near me freezes over. So I have mine set up from early January to late March up here in Canada and the temperatures during that time are well below freezing. So maybe the cold water also helps?
The only thing I’ve continue to use now is a handheld spa pump to suck away any calcium sediment that sits on the bottom. This isn’t grime or bacteria, but hardened calcium that my deicer pulls from the water.
Hey there,
Based on watching this video a few months ago, I finally bought one of the big plastic 250G 'water totes' like Krie has, and I've been looking into keeping the water from freezing solid up here in Canada....
I was looking at the 1250w floating (H-418) heater like you have, I don't mind smashing the ice, as it's not usually colder than -13F here either.
But have you looked into electricity costs? I did a quick estimate of a 1250W heater, and if it has to run all the time to keep the water from freezing, won't it cost like 150$ a month?
Hey Dean,
Nice ! That must be a great set up. If I didn’t already have my stock tank I probably would’ve gotten one like you and Krie as well. His idea is brilliant. And there’s lots of used ones available around my area. However he’s in Virginia. So I’m curious how the bigger 250 gallons will be further north and if the marge volume is garder to keep open. Do you go into yours daily? And if so how thick is the ice that forms?
You’re question is well timed. I’m in the process of figuring all that out and posting a quick video about it.
I’ve had the deicer plugged in daily and my monthly electricity bill is soon to be posted in a couple of days. I will be comparing that bill it to the same time last year when I didn’t have a de icer running and will be posting a video with my findings 👍.
Also, I’ve been plunging down in the river for the past week and haven’t used my stick tank during this time. And it’s been cold! We’ve had -30c weather here in Ottawa. Haven’t even lifted the lid off my tank during this time, just been letting the 1250 watt de-icer do it’s job. So I’m curious to see how much ice has accumulated on the surface. I know the deicer works very well but with -30 it’s never going to be completely ice free. Curious to see what’s underneath when I remove the insulated lid I built.
I’ll film that too and include it in the video.
Feel free to subscribe so you can check it out the minute I post it this week. But I’ll also make sure to write you back here with my findings as well.
I’ve also had fears of electricity costs. I’ve watched countless videos on farmers who have detailed their electricity expenses while running deicers. But many of them have massive stock tanks and leave them open to the wind and unprotected out in the field all winter. I am hoping the smaller size of my tank along with the insulated lid will help.
We shall see !
Im also going to compare the cost of maintaining the stock tank/de-icer set up against the other option of finding open water sites to Plunge, I.e. gas expense to get to my site and cost of tools I invested in to be able to maintain the hole.
@@mikebikercanada Thanks for the quick reply!
Yeah I've been plunging down in the lake too, but was hoping for something I can consistently do every day as part of my winter/off-season morning routine, it was a bit of a trek. I haven't put my build together yet, just ordering the parts. The water tote arrived today! (found one used, only 20$ extra for delivery) Now just to find my chlorine dispenser
Glad to hear you'll have the answers I'm looking for soon, lookin' forward to hearing the results!
Depending on how quickly it wants to freeze over..... I've been thinking of smashing the ice with a sledge each day, but leaving the heater in the water, and maybe plugging it in on really cold nights / when the ice gets a bit too thick
@@deanhatt That’s a good plan for the time being. That’s exactly what I did last year, used a sledgehammer to break up the ice and only put the deicer in when the temperature was going to drop very low.
If the electricity cost proves to be very high then I’ll go back to that system👍
I’ll keep you posted !
its me Ari hope that was fun
Hello! This video is great I'm going to do the same thing this winter! What heater do you use and the wattage? Thanks from a fellow Canadian living in Minnesota, where the winters are long and cold!
Hi Darren,
Right on man! Thanks for writing. I love hearing from others doing the same thing.
What size tank will you be using? I have a 1250 watt floating de-icer from Farm Innovators (model H418). It’s perfect for my 160 gallon stock tank. They make them as strong as 1500 watts but that wattage would be more appropriate for a bigger tank between 200-300 gallon. You can use a stronger de-icer, than needed but that would mean more electricity costs.
Farm Innovators would be the company I’d recommend to buy from in terms of quality and warranty. There are a few options to choose from. Floating vs sinking. As well as designs for plastic vs metal stock tanks. Let me know the size and material of the container you’re using and I can give you my advice.
Last year I used a plastic tarp and bungee cord to cover my tank. This year I’ll be making an insulated cover for the tank with rigid insulation board and plywood. Something I learned from a few farmers up north. This will keep a lot of the cold air out and require the de-icer to do less work. I’m starting construction on that this week and will be posting a how-to video. If you feel like subscribing to my channel that would be awesome man, and hopefully you’ll like the next video. I’m sure I’ll have a few this winter pertaining to the ice bath.
Cheers!
Mike
@@mikebikercanada hey Mike! I think I'll be getting a 100 gallon plastic tank, like yours just smaller. I'll check out the heater you have and I like the idea of covering with something that will insulate better. I've got a hot tub so looking forward to doing some hot/cold therapy for my sore spots. I do triathlons so I always have something that's a little sore. I got into the wim hoff breathing earlier this year, along with cold showers, but want to take it to the next level because the cold feels fantastic. Who knew? Lol. I'll subscribe so I can keep tabs on what you do with your tank. Thanks again!
@@darren6110 Very nice! Hot tub & ice bath combo sounds like heaven. And Very cool on the Triathlons and Wim Hof, solid stuff!
I’m in Ottawa, Ontario. But drove out to Lake Superior a few weeks ago for the first time. Opposite side of the pond from where you are. That is one cold lake. More like an ocean lol. Had some great cold water swims in jt!
I’ll try attaching a link to a neat map & chart for choosing the right de-icer based on tank size and where you live.
In case jt doesn’t work … it’s saying for a 100 gallon tank in Minnesota a 1500 watt submersible pump or the 1250 watt floating pump is recommended.
Thanks for subscribing! Knowing that there are like-minded individuals out there to watch my videos is great motivation to create them!
www.farminnovators.com/catalog/Deicer%20buying%20guide%20and%20application%20chart.pdf
Thanks. I’m stoked I found a Canadian building a DIY ice plunge. I’ve been doing cold showers, ice plunges for a couple years and wim hof almost a year. Last winter a friend and I cut a 4’x6’ hole in the lake (10’ deep) and maintained it all winter. Very very fun but it’s a lot of work so I am building one of these for the winter.
What are your thoughts on the stainless steel type? I was considering that and eventually build wood panel surround and lid.
@@justinvick302 I stuck with a plastic tank because touching metal with wet hands in freezing temps, will result in your hands sticking to it like a tongue on metal pole. So be careful with that even if covering in wood.
Hi I hope you see this. Does it bring up your heating bill a lot to use the trough heater?
Hi Conor! Not a whole lot actually. I actually made a video just on the deicer and compared heating bills with and without it. Check it out
Nice vid. How many gallons is the tub?
Hey Peyton! Thanks for the kind words.
So sorry for the late reply.
Mine is a 160 gallon
This is what I have done, lso add about 8 to 10 lbs of epsom salts and a pound of Himalayan salt and it will keep you water from freezing a lil better.
Hi Marc. Great idea on the salt.
Thanks for the comment !
How many watts? i bought a 750 for my 55 gal drum.. Cost $70 ish on amazon. My barrel is a huge ice block now since I took a break from plunging and it got really cold. I just put it in today with some extra water. So far it hasn't done much but kept the wxtra water from freezing over. I'll see how it is in the morning and add some boiling water.. Maybe i can find a way to start breaking chunks
Mine is a 1250 watt.
But yes definitely start breaking chucks. The deicer won’t melt the ice that is there. It’s really only good at keeping it from freezing.
Even with my 1250 watt deicer I’ll still get some ice build up around the edges if I skip a couple days when it’s really cold.
Let me know how it goes!
Mike
Have you ever tried using brine to lower the freezing point?
Hi Dane. No I haven’t tried that.
So, instead of a stock tank de-icer, I use a 1000 Watt "Bucket Heater" and something as a thermostat like an Ink Bird(I use Home-assistant, NodeMCU, and a smart plug). You can get the water exactly where you need it without actually icing over.
33-35 degrees
Hi Jayden,
That sounds like a very smart set up! Thanks for sharing. I’d love to know more. What area/climate do you live? And similar stock tank as mine?
I just put out a new video showing the electricity cost of running the de-icer 24/7 for a month. It kicks on when the temp drops to 2 degrees cecius (35f).
I wonder how much electricity your set up is pulling? If it’s similar to my set up then I’d probably think about switching over myself!
I also noticed you Subscribed. Thanks so much! That’s awesome. Hopefully you’ll enjoy my other cold plunge videos :)
Mike
What do you do in the summer?
In the summertime I only have access to cold showers, unfortunately. I’ve thought about making a chest freezer ice bath but it’s a much bigger investment. This was my first winter with the tub set up and it has been so amazing to go in daily. I’m going to miss it, which might motivate me to finally do something for summer.
How do you keep it cold in the summer? Any method of not having to buy bags or ice?
Hi Joseph. Unfortunately I don’t have a way to keep it cold in summer :(
Converting a chest freezer is one option which many have done successfully.
What do you do for the summer months?
Unfortunately nothing at the moment, just cold showers. Maybe one day a chest freezer conversion!
how long you leave the chlorine in the tub for?
Hi Malik,
Thanks for watching. I left it in 24/7
But this winter I’ve been experimenting without using any chlorine for a more natural experience. It’s just me getting in, I don’t share it with anyone. And I’ve been making sure to shower before every use. So far the water is still crystal clear after two months of use (10min/day). My thought process is that there shouldn’t be any real bacteria concerns for the water. I alternate between using my stock tank and going down to the local river or a cut a hole in the ice. I’m sure the water in the river has its own share of particles and bacteria. Even without chlorine my stock tank is probably much cleaner. There’s also my assumption that bacteria doesn’t really grow or become harmful in such cold water.
Let me know if you have any more questions!
And feel free to subscribe to the channel, I’ve got a few other cool videos of where I plunge in the river. And I’ll also be putting out a new video in a couple of weeks updating the efficiency of the deicer as well as what it’s been costing me in electricity.
All the best !
Mike
Hey Mike, how tall are you? Thinking about doing this but wondering if I should get a bigger tub!?
Hi Andrew,
I’m 6ft tall exactly and the 160 gallon has plenty of room for me. It’s wide enough for me to spread my knees quite a bit and when I slip under the surface to dunk my head the rest of my body remains submerged. With some smaller tanks the knees tend to rise out of the water once the entire upper body goes under.
TUFF STUFF PRODUCTS also makes a 180 gallon tank with is slightly narrower but 2” taller. That would also be a great size. But after that the next size up is 300 gallon. I’ve sat in it without water and it felt way too big.
Hope that helps. Let me know if you have more questions.
Thanks for watching. Feel free to subscribe, I’ll be putting out more videos of the stock tank in action.
Mike
@@mikebikercanada thanks Mike!
@@andrewterwilliger5800 my pleasure! Happy plunging :)
I'm 6'1" and 320lbs. Can I fit comfortably in this thing up to my neck like you are? Or do I need to go bigger?
Hi Ray!
You will fit 👍
I’m 6’0” 200lbs and there’s lots of room on either side. I have a friend the same size as me and he uses the smaller 100 gallon.
The next size up is 300 gallons. I’ve sat in an empty one and it’s much too big. You’ll be happy with a 160 gallon for sure.
Hope that helps!
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Mike
@@mikebikercanada Awesome thanks so much! You just saved me 200 bucks. Our local Millstore (I'm from southern BC), has the 450 gallon I was worried I'd need for 500 bucks.
What deicer is it? I haven't found one that low.
Hi Edgar. I use the Farm Innovators 1250 watt floating de-iced model H-418
How often are you changing the water?
Hi Brett,
I fill it on November 1st and don’t normally change the water until mid March. I find it too much of a hassle to do during our cold Canadian winters. I’ve honestly never had a worry about the water. It stays clear. If I was to notice it getting merky or smelly I would definitely change jt, but I plunge in it 5-6 days a week for 4-6min at a time. Always ensuring I shower beforehand and never had an issue. I don’t know if the near freezing water has something it staying clean? This winter I’m even going without the chlorine to see if it the water will stay clean without it. For a more natural/chemical free plunge.
I’m definitely no water expert though. So copy me at your own risk lol
Thanks so much for reaching out buddy. Do you have your own plunge tank already? Or just thinking about making one?
Cheers!
Mike
Does the container come with a drain plug or do you have to put one it ? Thanks !
Hi David, yes the stock tank has a drain plug. The hole is threaded on the inside so you have the option to attach a hose and have the water drain away from the ice bath. This helps a lot in my case where the bath sits on my deck and I don’t want all that water gathering on top. I run a 5ft hose from the tub down to my lawn.
Thanks for watching!
If by chance you can subscribe that will be really cool. Ice bath season here in Canada is approaching and I’ll make sure to post some new videos with my set up for this year.
All the best!
Hi Mike, LOVE the video, question: Is it a normal hose you plug in?? Looking to drain mine too out of the deck haha! Thank you!@@mikepare8838
Have you found that your D icer heater rust's ? i have the same one and its rusting , doesn't make sense to me something made for water is rusting. whats ur thoughts?
Is it an orange coloured rust? Or a white build up?
@@mikebikercanada orange rust in the little grooves, i figure the white build up was maybe from the epson salts ?
Just wondering does your tub get damaged if the water is freezing?
Hi Ryan!
No not at all. It’s made of rubber and very resistant to cold. Won’t crack. I’ve taken a sledge hammer to the ice frozen along the sides many times and the tub is still like new.
@@mikebikercanada thanks for your reply. I was also wondering about the water chiller? The one that I have it says not to keep outside and I also live in Canada so I was just concerned if it would break?
How many gallons is that tub?
Hey Alex. It’s a 110 Gallon tank.
All the best.
Hey Mike... im 6 foot 3... 350 lbs... will I fit in that
Hi! It would be tight. I recently visited my local Tractor Supply and sat in a 300 Gallon stock tank which would be perfect for a big guy like yourself 💪. It was made by the same company that made my 160. TUFF STUFF Products. It was awesome. Felt like I was in a hot tub. I was tempted to buy it.
What do you resort to during the summer? Cold showers ?
Hi Mitch, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately I’m not left with many options in summer, just cold showers and wind swimming in the river here.
If you liked my cold plunge video and feel like subscribing that would we awesome man. I just filmed a video showing a cool lid I made for my tub. Hope you check it out!
All the best!
Mike
Got my setup going and really enjoying so far! Not really that cold yet (weird heat wave out East this year)
I can get the water down to 9-10 degrees C* with ice from the freezer. I like to dunk my whole body - head included- and hold my breath underwater for as long as I can. Doing this 3-4x per session.
I got one cold day where the water was 4.4 degrees. I was able to do the underwater breath hold there too but stopped when I was like "hey what if I faint from brain freeze or something?!"
It would be pretty embarassing to die in a water-filled trash can. The wife would be unamused to say the least.
Has anyone done any research or have personal experience of near death experiences through full immersion in seriously cold water?
I feel comfortable doing it, but don't want to be caught off guard and die since I'm doing all of this for the health benefits and brain damage would probably set me pretty far back.
Let's just say that if the chick from the Titanic had picked me instead of DiCaprio she might still have had a boyfriend ;) !
Cheers!
lol at your titanic joke, too funny.
Sounds like you’ve got an awesome routine going on man!
Do you have any fears about the electricity running through the water? Just bought a tub and a deicer. Some of the videos I’ve watched from farmers say they ground the tub.
Hi Andrew! Thanks for watching. And that’s great to hear you’ve got your own tub! You’ll love it.
Initially I was concerned about that too. But the farmers leave their deicers plugged in while the animals are drinking. In our cases we unplug them prior to getting into the water so in my opinion a ground isn’t necessary.
Last month I was standing in my tub testing out two different pairs of neoprene water socks and noticed I had forgotten to remove or unplug the deicer, but nothing happened.
I’m just in the process of editing another video where I review the effectiveness of the deicer. I let it sit in the tub for 7 days in -30c (-22f) weather and didn’t use the tub once. Just kept the lid on. And I document the results and whether or not any ice had built up. As well I detail what the deicer has cost me in electricity running non stop since Dec.1st. So make sure to subscribe if that’s a video you’ll be interested in watching !
And happy cold plunging!
All the best,
Mike
Hi again Andrew,
If you do wish to ground it for the ultimate protection, here are the instructions:
You can purchase a grounding kit at your local hardware or easily make one yourself {parts needed: one 8’ foot metal ground rod, two (2) metal clamps and a spool of “uninsulated” copper wire}. Drive the 8’ long metal rod nearly all the way into the ground next to the tank or pond. Next, clamp the uninsulated copper wire to the side of a metal tank or drape the copper wire into the bottom of a plastic tank. Finally, connect the other end of the uninsulated copper wire to the metal post.
YO! Try it before the workout. Check out the recent data.
Hey em!
Yes I heard it’s way better pre-workout. As apposed to post! I will try that, thanks!
What brand are those shorts is the real question lol
🤣🤣🤣
@@mikebikercanada no I'm serious, I want to buy them lol
What is the brand name of the tank?
Hi there,
Brand is Tuff Stuff Products
Cheers!
Mike
@@mikebikercanada do you prefer the plastic versus metal tanks?
@@linda07030
I prefer the plastic. When I sit in a metal tank it feels way colder on the rear end.
Metal is a much better thermal conductor than plastic so it absorbs the cold quicker and transfers that cold onto warmer objects more easily.
Plus when hacking at any ice build up along the inside of the tank, the rubber stock tank is much more forgiving. Even in freezing temperature it has a lot of give.
But metal does the job and is a great option. If you’re having trouble finding a rubber stock tank than go with the metal, you’ll still have a great experience.
If you care to subscribe to my channel that would be awesome 🙏. But no pressure. Maybe some of my other ice dipping videos will interest you. I’m about to put another one out in a couple of days where I really go hard at banging on the ice around the rubber stock tank to show its toughness. And I detail the effectiveness and electricity cost of the floating deicer
All the best!
Mike
Wow thanks for the detailed feedback! I have access to both rubber and metal but may go with your opinion. My plan was to use it as a ice bath and dipping station during summer months.
@@linda07030 my pleasure. Glad to provide some helpful info to ya! Going with the rubber tank sounds like you’ve made a great choice.
Whereabouts are you located? How cold do your winters get?
And thanks for subscribing! That’s awesome.
I’ll be posting that next video tonight or tomorrow. You’ll see my really wack at the rubber tank with no issues at all 👍
Stagnant water allows for bacteria regardless of the chlorine…still need to remove the water every 2 or 3 weeks…
Such a “cool” idea
Can you please share the link to the oval.tank I'm.locates in Toronto Canada
Hi Bella. I don’t have a link. I bought mine used on Kijiji. But you can find them on either the Peavey Mart site (former Tractir Supply Company) or Home Hardware. Both have stores here in Ontario.
Hope that helps !
What size tub ?
160 gallon
Thanks