I have a pod company chiller that I’m connecting to the ice barrel 300. It has 1/2 inner diameter hose was wondering what can I buy to connect the hoses to the barrel
I set up the Active Aqua 1/4 HP chiller with an inline pump from Danner, and after it worked just fine, neither will turn on. There is water in the entire system and I'm at a bit of a loss for how to trouble shoot.
Do you think you could do this setup inside? I have a small finished out storage room in my garage that is heated/cooled that I have a treadmill in. Would you worry too much about leaking and just put in garage?
Hey, just setting everything up as there was no need for the chiller in Connecticut through the winter. I ordered everything strictly through the links you shared (much appreciated!). As I unboxed everything I realized I was short (Barrell 300) the top hole adapter (1" barb tip) and the "o-rings" aka stainless steel hose clamps were far too large for the hose. Not sure if it was your links provided OR some idiot packaging my order..either way just a heads up..As always thanks for the great content!
Great video with details and parts. I'm curious how many times your chiller cycles to keep the water at temp during the day. I just picked up my Ecoplus Commercial 1hp and it has a 2 degree offset setting. I'm hoping to limit the amount of cycles as it's less wear and tear on the compressor.
In case our cold tub is out in the elements in TN - (redwood outdoors alaskan cold plunge) have you found a housing for this to keep it out of the elements or it's been working fine? Thanks for all the info.
Thanks for this video. It's a simple setup and all you need for a fraction of the price of the name brand ice baths. You're comfortable that the strainer you're using here is good enough to protect the chiller?
Hi David, to clarify at 8:50 min, we connect our garden hose to the top inner hole of the barrel and force water through the 'out' pipe? If so, how long do we do this for? Thanks again, your videos have helped tremendously to say the least & I have ordered the 1/4 active aqua for this DIY!
YES. Sorry been traveling. This just pushes water into your pipes and the pump. You dont want the pump to be on "dry". So just do it until you see water coming out of the other side. You can also do this from the bottom hole, the top is just easier to reach.
I got the 1HP chiller on ebay for 600$ crazy steal considering these guys are 1500$ on amazon. So stoked for it to come in! I'm curious what temperature is the lowest you have got yours to go?
I have the 1/2 hp penguin chiller with the adapter clamp for the ice barrel 400. It has been a lemon and the chiller broke after 3 months. Can I use the aqua chiller without poking holes on the barrel maybe using the penguin adapter clamp and inline pump ?
Man that bums me out for you. I have heard so many stories like this, that is why i havent done anything with them. I havent played with it but if it looks do-able, it probably is. Send me some pics on IG @dmausjr and I can help walk you through it if you need.
I have had my Ice Up chiller pumping for a while now and its working great. That is for sure a great option but I dont think you can buy just their chiller anymore and i think its still a 5-10 week wait...
Browsed the comments and didn’t see this question asked. So how do you drain the Ice barrel if you need to change the water out? I know other systems have an adaptor for a hose. Just curious. Thanks and love the content
I’m in FL and had the 1/2 for a year. It worked great for me with the 400. It will work get on a 300 for sure. Ice Barrels chiller is going to be incredible but won’t be out until Dec-Janish, if you want to wait.
Quick question. I just ordered the Ice Barrel 300 and wanted to know which would be the best chiller option. I live in Florida like you, I’m in Gainesville. I was thinking the 1/2 active aqua as the option I’m going for. But I ahve also seen you use the 1 HP. I know that will be double the power, but would 1/2 HP be enough? I am looking to get temps in mid 40 degree range and I will keep it in an air conditioned metal building on my property.
Thanks for the video! I was looking at Ice up industry 1 hp chiller that already has the pump,filter and ozone. Looks like it can be a easy dyi set up, do you think it would be compatible with the Ice Barrel 300?
Important: All ports on the Ice Barrel 300 are 3/4 NPT (not GHT). Several of Dave’s kits include GHT threaded adapters that do not fit the Ice Barrel 300. Using those GHT adapters will result in damaging the threads on the Ice Barrel.
Thanks for the heads up. For reference, i agree with you however the pieces i have in the kits are exactly (after trial and error) what I am using and there are zero issues. I have updated all the kits for the 300 and they have both options. If you want to go with NPT to NPT exclusive, they are the brass options in the kits. Any questions, message me on IG: @dmausjr
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I have a pod company chiller that I’m connecting to the ice barrel 300. It has 1/2 inner diameter hose was wondering what can I buy to connect the hoses to the barrel
I set up the Active Aqua 1/4 HP chiller with an inline pump from Danner, and after it worked just fine, neither will turn on. There is water in the entire system and I'm at a bit of a loss for how to trouble shoot.
Do you think you could do this setup inside? I have a small finished out storage room in my garage that is heated/cooled that I have a treadmill in. Would you worry too much about leaking and just put in garage?
Hey, just setting everything up as there was no need for the chiller in Connecticut through the winter. I ordered everything strictly through the links you shared (much appreciated!). As I unboxed everything I realized I was short (Barrell 300) the top hole adapter (1" barb tip) and the "o-rings" aka stainless steel hose clamps were far too large for the hose. Not sure if it was your links provided OR some idiot packaging my order..either way just a heads up..As always thanks for the great content!
Great video with details and parts. I'm curious how many times your chiller cycles to keep the water at temp during the day. I just picked up my Ecoplus Commercial 1hp and it has a 2 degree offset setting. I'm hoping to limit the amount of cycles as it's less wear and tear on the compressor.
How would you hook it up if you had the Intel pool pump. It has a bigger filter
You’re right. I had to buy an additional 5/8 to 3/4 to do this since it didn’t fit.
You’re the man Maus. Did you just decide to keep the pump in-line now instead of submerged? Just curious, I like this setup a little better.
Thanks!! Yes it’s been inline on the 300 and working great!
In case our cold tub is out in the elements in TN - (redwood outdoors alaskan cold plunge) have you found a housing for this to keep it out of the elements or it's been working fine? Thanks for all the info.
Mine has always been outside and works great! The plastic shell is a house protecting the components.
Do I need any of the adapters if I am using the 1/2 hp active aqua with the standard 3/4” hose and the ice barrel 300?
The first kit has the adapters you need for the 1/2 hp. you will still need a few just to connect to the barrel.
Thanks, ordered it off your link@@DavidMausJr
Thanks for this video. It's a simple setup and all you need for a fraction of the price of the name brand ice baths. You're comfortable that the strainer you're using here is good enough to protect the chiller?
Thanks! Yes it hasnt failed me yet. :)
Hi David, to clarify at 8:50 min, we connect our garden hose to the top inner hole of the barrel and force water through the 'out' pipe? If so, how long do we do this for? Thanks again, your videos have helped tremendously to say the least & I have ordered the 1/4 active aqua for this DIY!
YES. Sorry been traveling. This just pushes water into your pipes and the pump. You dont want the pump to be on "dry". So just do it until you see water coming out of the other side. You can also do this from the bottom hole, the top is just easier to reach.
@@DavidMausJr No worries, Thanks David!!
Get information for some reason I thought the aqua cooler had a built-in pump
glad to help! No you always need a pump, unless you get an "all in one"
Thanks for the video David. Is there a way to add a more robust water filter to this?
Totally if needed. I find the strainer to work just as good as any of the other big filters. And you don’t have to replace, just spray out.
@@DavidMausJr How often do you have to clean/rinse off the strainer?
@@colbystewart4447 Depends on how the water flow is looking. I typically rinse it off twice a month
I got the 1HP chiller on ebay for 600$ crazy steal considering these guys are 1500$ on amazon. So stoked for it to come in! I'm curious what temperature is the lowest you have got yours to go?
That is a STEAL! Great find! They can get to 39 (there is a hack to get them to 37 too)
I have the 1/2 hp penguin chiller with the adapter clamp for the ice barrel 400. It has been a lemon and the chiller broke after 3 months. Can I use the aqua chiller without poking holes on the barrel maybe using the penguin adapter clamp and inline pump ?
Man that bums me out for you. I have heard so many stories like this, that is why i havent done anything with them. I havent played with it but if it looks do-able, it probably is. Send me some pics on IG @dmausjr and I can help walk you through it if you need.
what you think about this ciller for the 300 , THE UNIT - 1 HP WATER CHILLER from iceup
I have had my Ice Up chiller pumping for a while now and its working great. That is for sure a great option but I dont think you can buy just their chiller anymore and i think its still a 5-10 week wait...
Browsed the comments and didn’t see this question asked. So how do you drain the Ice barrel if you need to change the water out? I know other systems have an adaptor for a hose. Just curious. Thanks and love the content
You just detach the top hose and let the pump pump all the water out.
@@DavidMausJr ok cool that makes sense. Do you drain it with the pump running or just let gravity so it’s thing? Don’t want to burn out the pump.
I'd also be curious to know if the pump can run all the way until the barrel is emptied
@@MusicMeatMuscle
Will 1/2 hp active aqua work okay with ice barrel 300? What would be the difference vs 1hp? Thanks. Great content !
Absolutely! Its what i have listed in the kit i have in the video description.
I live in SC. I have two questions.
1. Is the 1/2HP strong enough year round?
2. Should I just wait for ice barrel solution?
I’m in FL and had the 1/2 for a year. It worked great for me with the 400. It will work get on a 300 for sure. Ice Barrels chiller is going to be incredible but won’t be out until Dec-Janish, if you want to wait.
@@DavidMausJr Went with Spartan's new 1HP Chiller/Heater. Just hooked it up. Hopefully it runs well. Some shipping damage, but seems to run fine.
Quick question. I just ordered the Ice Barrel 300 and wanted to know which would be the best chiller option. I live in Florida like you, I’m in Gainesville. I was thinking the 1/2 active aqua as the option I’m going for. But I ahve also seen you use the 1 HP. I know that will be double the power, but would 1/2 HP be enough? I am looking to get temps in mid 40 degree range and I will keep it in an air conditioned metal building on my property.
Awesome! Yes the 1/2 should work well with the 300 in that setting. The insulation is a game changer!
Noticed the chiller on Amazon says indoor only. Is this pump fine to leave outside if it rains or anything or do you cover it up?
I have had mine almost always exclusively outside. Never had or heard of any issues. Its a beast
Does the pump stay pumping water through chiller even when water temperature is met?
I’d like to know the answer to this as well.
Yes. But the chiller will turn off. Water still flows. It turns back on when temp rises 2-3 degrees
Quick question. So this chiller is fine to use in an outdoor setting?
I have been (any many others) for a long time with no issues.
That was i have seen and read. Just wanted to confirm before i buy. Thanks!
Thanks for the video! I was looking at Ice up industry 1 hp chiller that already has the pump,filter and ozone. Looks like it can be a easy dyi set up, do you think it would be compatible with the Ice Barrel 300?
I dont see why it wouldnt! Just need a few connectors and you would be good to go! If you go that route you can use my discount codes for both! :)
Perfect I’ll give a shot. Thanks!
Important: All ports on the Ice Barrel 300 are 3/4 NPT (not GHT). Several of Dave’s kits include GHT threaded adapters that do not fit the Ice Barrel 300. Using those GHT adapters will result in damaging the threads on the Ice Barrel.
Thanks for the heads up. For reference, i agree with you however the pieces i have in the kits are exactly (after trial and error) what I am using and there are zero issues. I have updated all the kits for the 300 and they have both options. If you want to go with NPT to NPT exclusive, they are the brass options in the kits.
Any questions, message me on IG: @dmausjr
Thank you @DavidMausJr Very appreciate of your helpful reviews.
Do you need to add a oring/rubber washer to the adapters/barbs to prevent leaks
You shouldn't. I didnt use any and no leaks
@@DavidMausJr ok. Thank you