How To Build the Best Cold Tub Plunge in 2024 (Under $2000!) 

Any updates on the build?

@@dc2850waiting on a few parts

Just bought a grizzly 450 as well. I am curious how your build goes. It would be nice to know what different you do with your setup using the two bottom drain plugs and the types of connections/adapters you use to connect to the drain plugs. Let me know how it goes and your updated parts list. Thanks a bunch man!

@@cpowell2433grizzly actually sells the conversation fitting for the drains.

I have the 450 as well. Did you do your setup yet? Trying to avoid drilling into the new cooler.

You got it thanks for watching!!

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Appreciate it! I have been very happy with this build

I think i signed up for the premium account on webstaurant and then got the discounted shipping and cancelled it

You need to give it some time! 12 hours of runtime should cool it down.

Huge! Hopefully the build is smooth for you

Thanks for the WCB code!

5 gallon bucket just how I filled it up and if necessary a siphon for the last bit!

I'd go with a 1/2 hp!

I'd suggest not trying to do both with the same cooler. Removing and adding the water every time you want it probably isnt the best solution. But yes, I think you could probably find caps

Choose 3/4 inch inner diameter!!

Grizzly is the way to go! Parts list in description 🤙

I linked it in the description here!

I only did it at the start, and will probably only do it every time i change water. Maybe a little spash more in a few months? Im the only one who uses my tub and I shower before every time so the water stays fairly clean.

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You definitely can do either. I chose inside because I had the space and don't have to worry about seasonal changes to keeping it cool

It is in the description of the video!

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I put it in the description!

Honestly would probably be tight with your knees out of the water but maybe?

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Apparently I Don't have enough subscribers to link in the video. Google andrew connor grizzly 400

It is definitely doable! Something to consider: The Rubbermade has very little insulation compared to the grizzly. So in order to keep that cool, you may have to run your pump 12+hours aday. I feel like the energy savings might even out over 2 years or so on the cost of the cooler

@@nickrandy1 Thanks alot Nick!! I am going to try this.

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900 gph!

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He might've considered condensation being it's inside his house.

@@gilberttorress1486 You can get a cover for the rubbermaid tank.

@@roblianoofficial a cover wouldn't prevent condensation. You would have to buy a floor pan, but hey I'm probably biased because I had both and prefer my grizzly lol. Price point cheaper but for convenience I'm sticking with the grizzly.

@@gilberttorress1486 I keep mine outside, not the Rubbermaid but a metal tank, with a chiller, just offering an option to those who don't want to drop hundreds.

I think the grizzly is worth it for the insulation alone. I run my chiller 30 minutes a day and it stays cold. just my 2 cents

Makes it easier to drain, the bulkhead is too low IMO to be the outlet, and standardizes the hole size too

The grizzly 450 has two drain bulkheads on either side. Aside with your opinion of the bulkheads being to low, it would be nice to not have to drill 2 holes…what would be the downsides IYO of doing this approach. (I figured I could install a bypass on one of the tubes to make it easy for draining)

@@cpowell2433good question. I’m in the same boat. Want to use the drains instead of drilling holes.

I linked my parts list in the description of the video!

Make it happen! It’s worth it IMO

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That chiller is available in Canada.

@@andrewmiller4972 where?

Look at saeplast lobster chest

You got it! I will add the excel link to my list to the description of the video. Have really been impressed with the quality of the build, I don't think you'll be disappointed

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This is a very good build I think many should do if they didn’t want too much chest freezer DIY. Another option is a bath tub you insulate and connect with chiller like the plunge but for only about 1.5K

For sure! I think for the extra $300, I'd opt for a cooler you can cover and seal, and don't have to insulate yourself

​@nickrandy1 and the cooler option is more mobile or I guess lighter empty to move even though I know they are like 90 lbs dry. Cooler not as asthetic though. Chest freezer build looks to be the cheapest but the sealing process is labor intensive and I've heard of people they say their seals failed in the end. I'm torn between the grizzly build and finding a cheap used freezer for 200 bucks and using easy marine sealant and just gambling to see how long it works.

In the description i have my parts list and source!

6 months-1year depending on your comfort level

You think you can put this together but cant even read the description?

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Its a quick disconnect. It's not necessary, but for changing the filter etc, it makes it easier!

@@nickrandy1 Do you only need 1 quick disconnect?

@@jessicawahl2969 I just use the one but you could definitely do as many as you want

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I bought mine from webstaurant . com

@@nickrandy1 Thanks. Unfortunately they are out of stock everywhere it seems.