Ice Barrel unboxing and setup - DIY tutorial and conversion into Ice Bath
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ต.ค. 2024
- I wanted to share my experience with Ice Barrel. I took it upon myself to put together a DIY tutorial so that you could see how you can utilize the Ice Barrel for your personal ice bath recovery. I paid for everything in this video out of my own pocket and hope that you can see how simple it is to make your own DIY ICE BATH at your home.
Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.
Here are the links to the parts and pieces I purchased for my Ice Barrel. These are affiliate links and your support would go a long ways in helping me continue to put out more content like this in the future.
Active Aqua AACH50HP Hydroponic Water Cooling System - amzn.to/3K0Ehoz
Danner Manufacturing, Magnetic Drive Water Pumps for Aquarium - amzn.to/3K6D9zQ
3/4" Female NPT in-Line Strainer with 40 mesh Stainless Steel Filter Screen - amzn.to/3pUjUCE
Hydrofarm Black Active Aqua 3/4" ID Tubing 25 - amzn.to/43sbvUI
WINL Stainless Steel Hose Clamps - amzn.to/3rzq8s5
GMTOOLS Hole Saw Set - amzn.to/3rBLODZ
ANTOBLE Pool Thermometer - amzn.to/46XqJnG
COR Surf Poncho Changing Towel Robe with Hood and Front Pocket - amzn.to/46NEBAG
Essential Oxygen Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide 3%, Natural Cleaner, Refill, 32 Fl Oz - amzn.to/3rBLRzF
Epsom Salt Sore Muscle Soak - amzn.to/3q07vwP
All the fittings were purchase through US Plastics.
3/4" NPT Black Nylon Nipple(1) -
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3/4" NPT x 3/4" Hose ID Black HDPE Elbow (1)-
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3/4" Tube ID x 3/4" NPT Black Nylon Threaded Adapter (3) -
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3/4" Loose PVC Tank Adapter with EPDM Gasket THD x THD - 1-3/4" Hole Size (1) -
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1" x 3/4" Polypropylene Reducer Bushing (2) - I did not need these for my DIY -
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3/4" Hose Barb x 3/4" FGHT Black Polypropylene Swivel Female Insert with 5 Barbs (2) - www.usplastic....
Key Benefits of Cold Plunging:
1. Improved Circulation: Immerse yourself in our Ice Barrel's icy embrace to stimulate blood flow, promoting better circulation throughout your body, which can help reduce inflammation and speed up muscle recovery.
2. Enhanced Athletic Performance: Athletes and fitness enthusiasts swear by the power of cold plunging, as it can aid in reducing muscle soreness and enhancing physical performance, leading to improved workouts and faster progress.
3. Mental Clarity and Focus: Feel the invigorating rush of endorphins as you embrace the chill of our Ice Barrel. Cold plunging has been linked to increased mental clarity, focus, and reduced stress levels, providing you with a fresh perspective on life.
4. Strengthened Immune System: Regular cold plunging sessions can bolster your immune system, making your body more resilient against common ailments and seasonal illnesses.
5. Revitalized Skin and Hair: The cold water in our Ice Barrel can do wonders for your skin and hair, improving their texture and appearance, leaving you with a radiant glow.
6. Better Sleep Quality: Prepare yourself for a night of deep, restful sleep after a cold plunging session, as it has been known to improve sleep patterns and help combat insomnia.
Fantastic video. I need a different chiller as I will be storing outside.
why? just store thee active aqua one in some shade and youll be fine
You should be fine with this chiller. You may need to put something over the top when the weather is bad but it will work just fine outdoors. If it were me, I would build a box with a vent for it to sit inside to keep it out of the elements but well vented.
Great video and instructions! Curious as to why you decided on putting the top hole 1 1/8” down from the lip as opposed to further down? Also, was the drain fitting $66 when you bought it or is inflation really that bad? Lol. Thanks!
I did it that high simply to avoid it being below my water line just in case of a leak. Certainly not necessary but I would do it the same way again if I built it again. Yes, that particular fitting was outrageous compared to all the other pieces of plastic. I looked on Amazon and all over the internet before just surrendering and purchasing it from US Plastics with the rest of the other fittings. I don't recall the price but I did purchase it in the fall of 2022.
Have you had any issue with the pump? I have purchased 2 of the danner pumps and both have died (still run but don't pump any water) after about a day of use.
For real! That sucks. Mine has been running non stop no problems for over a year now. Mine is not submerged. Maybe you got unlucky 2x or I got lucky. Did you purchase the same one as me?
Yes, I did. I also tried a number of different pumps, inline and submerged and all of them have quit pumping after around 24hours. I haven’t been able to figure out why.
@@austinweems5302 I would love to see you setup to see if I can't be of any help at all. That would be super frustrating.
Link for the male barb for the drain? Thanks.
Did you mean to say female in the video? 4:32
Great catch yes, I did mean female as the male spout comes attached
Love the video, but have a quick question. Why not convert the bottom single outlet into a double bib so one can be used for drainage when necessary while the other one can be utilized for the inline filter, pump & chiller system.
That is a great suggestion. I would love to see that done. Right now I just detach the tube from the bottom and attach a hose to drain it. This is working but would love to see a modification like that done. Be sure to tag me when you do that.
Can you get enough flow rate from the bottom valve, it’s only 1/2 inch ?
That is an excellent question - the waterflow is awesome and actually a little too powerful
hey man, so i want to do this exact set up. however, my chiller only fits 1" hose fittings, so how do i go about this? do i just get adapters to convert the 3/4 fittings into 1" fittings?
Yes, just purchase the same fittings in a size that will fit or you could just make the conversion right at the chiller. Either way would work great! You could probably just pick up a converter at your local hardware store
@3:46 where did you purchase this tank fitting?
right here. www.usplastic.com/search/?q=3%2F4%22+Loose+PVC+Tank+Adapter+with+EPDM+Gasket+THD+x+THD+-+1-3%2F4%22+Hole+Size
So weird that I found your video. I was intending on doing the exact same thing you did with the exact same products. Would you have a link to the fittings that you used? We’re the fittings from the chiller company or the ice barrel company? Thx
You should be able to follow the links that I included in the description for anything and everything you’re looking for.
I need to make an update video including my newest upgrade and addition. It’s 🔥! Fittings came from US Plastics
Thank you!! I just saw you have every detailed perfectly You are the man.! Question when you need to change out the water now and you have the lower valve on the barrel occupied with the tubing how do you do it?
@@Johnnyta43. That’s a great question. You can close the valve at the bottom, unscrew the tubing, attach a regular hose and run it to wherever you’d like and then open the valve.
@@Johnnyta43I just did this for the first time like a week ago. It did take a little while to drain. I then cleaned the inside of the barrel, washed it out and refilled it. Super easy
@@awakemyoutdoorsoul thank you and looking forward to your updated video!
does the condensation puddle up under the barrel? and if so how do you handle it!?
I don’t have any condensation collect at all. I did for a very short 2 weeks while I moved it inside during the hottest part of the summer but haven’t had a problem since then
I live in Florida and don’t have a place inside to keep the ice barrel, so it will either have to sit in my garage or back patio area. The garage is an oven during the summer, so I plan to keep it out by the pool, which still gets pretty hot during the summer. It will at least be semi-protected via screened in patio and overhang that will protect it from direct sunlight. I am also concerned with condensation. Any thoughts or recommendations on insulation and/or condensation catch?
Another quick question: I saw your review on adding the filtration system, which I also plan to build. Are there any other changes you would make if staring over? I have most of my parts, barrel, chiller, etc., but am waiting on a few final pieces before actually starting the build and want to try my best to do it right the first time. Would you do anything differently? Especially placement of the hole for the returned cold water?
By the way, I mentioned this in a comment on another video but thank you for putting these videos together and out. They’ve been very helpful. 🙏🏽🤙🏽
Very cool. How did that ship? Did it ship on a pallet or just the box?
The Ice Barrel ships out in a large box only, no pallet needed. It's pretty light empty and can easily be moved around by just 1 person
Price ?
If you purchase everything in the description new you’ll be close between 2-3k. I was able to complete my build just under 2k using local listings
So 3 months, hows everything working thus far?
Only thing I’d change as of now is I’d need to get a heftier chiller. I’d get the 1hp