DIY Cold Plunge: Minimalist Filtration System Unboxing (Complete Kit!) 

I definitely should have included a link to the filters. I think these work really well. They can be sanitized,but not scrubbed with a brush. a.co/d/foUQ5hG

The product page is live. Currently restocking for another batch of kits: apex86.square.site/product/complete-minimalist-filtration-system/21?ref=YT

I haven't worked on a skimmer option yet.

Definitely. Check out my FAQ for some notes on scheduling: apex86.square.site/faq

Unfortunately, all the Danner pumps are 120v/60hz :/ You could email them and see if they have considered a 240v option.

I have those linked here: apex86.square.site/faq

I don't see why not.

Good question! I have great luck by carefully pulling straight up on it, and not too slowly. This drives some flow through the pre-filter and pins the debris to it.

I haven't tried in an inflatable, but as long as you have a flat section of floor to rest the pump, it should work.

@@extremelyboardjmp pumps are designed to push against a restriction, not pull through one. The pump efficiency suffers a lot with a restriction on the inlet. It can also cause cavitation in the pump which can damage it.

3/4"

I shut the freezer and pump off for 9 hours a day, and run everything the rest of the time.

apex86.square.site/product/complete-minimalist-filtration-system/21?ref=YT

apex86.square.site/product/complete-minimalist-filtration-system-usa-/21

@@tomwatson27 I have sent a number of kits overseas. But, be aware, you would need to use a stepdown transformer rated for at least 3 amps. Send me your full mailing address to apexeightysix@gmail.com and I will get you a shipping quote.

It comes with the kit, or can be purchased separately: apex86.square.site/product/danner-pump-base-950-1200-1800-/19?si=true

Pump flow is much more complex than that. I assume you mean the GPH rating should be 5x the water volume. A pump's nominal flow rating (if it is even accurate at all) is based on having zero restriction. Actual flow reduces rapidly as you add plumbing, filters, etc. Many people use 1200 GPH pumps in externally plumbed, chiller based plunges, with much larger tanks than most freezers. Compared to a system like that, mine will flow more than double, probably closer to 4x.

But, if you are dead set on a larger pump, you can buy all my custom parts and source a Danner 1600.

It should work. You don't have a step, so you would run with the filter canister facing upwards. You just need a flat place for the pump base to sit.

So just put together, fill up the tub and plug it in ??? of course adjust to work and sit on the bottom

@@AGreekandhisGirl you got it!

I already have it marked down quite a bit. If you go around and add up all the prices, I think you'll find this is a significant savings, and much less hassle. The pump alone is $135. So for $100 more, you are getting a filter element and housing, union, adapters, high-flow venturi, pump base, and pre-filter.

@APEX.86 you're correct. The pump on Amazon is around $120 it's self.

@@vtteq you need a powerful pump to filter at 5 microns and still have enough flow for a strong venturi injection. The beauty of a big pump is, it has enough circulation to kick all the small particles up and filter them out, and then you can choose how long to run it each day. With a small pump, you can run it 24/7 and still have lots of particulate in your water. Even in a 93* garage, with the pump running 16 hours per day, my entire system (freezer, pump, ozone) costs about $10 / month to run.

@@APEX.86 here in germany the kwh € is 0.35$ 😅

@@APEX.86 the other problem is that i need max. 2.500l/h and there are no options over 60w