This video is a detailed analysis of how I built this tank and the price involved. Message or comment if you have any questions or would like help building your own!!!
Cool set up! I have an extra freezer I'm eyeing up right now for this build... I might have run the overflow with a separate pipe just in case the end of the drain pipe were to get clogged, but very cool and well thought out.
Great set up! One of the best deep freeze tanks I’ve seen on here. I would recommend using Ammo-Carb it’s a mixture of charcoal and ammo removing resin. I use it and it’s better than just activated charcoal
@@danielaleman388 I used 1/2 inch plumbing and the pump I ordered came with some attachments for different sized PVC. You just screw the attachment to the pump and whatever size PVC that matches.
so does the digital thermometer do the job of keeping the water cool completely; making the freezer just the storage, meaning not plugging the freezer in at all?
No the freezer plugs into the the digital thermostat and it cuts the freezer off once the desired temperature is gained. If you set it to 60 degree the thermostat will shut the freezer off, then back on once it goes above the set temperature.
I attached 4 pieces of plastic corner protector from Lowe’s to the sides and slid the plexiglass down in between them. Clear caulk will allow to stick to the side of the freezer. Then just cut the glass to fit in the slots!
It took mine about a day to come to temperature. So it’s a slow process. The water will raise about 2 degrees throughout the day but at night it stays at a constant temp. The outside of mine has never gotten hot at all.
It looks like you have 4 self tapping screws in the top of the freezer. Is that correct? About how long would you say these screws are? I am scared to death about screwing into the freezer. By the way, I really like your design and have a freezer that I am converting to a bait tank. Copying yours.
Yes that is correct. The screws may be an inch long. It scared me to. But everything I read said that the coils where about an inch down on the freezer. So if you use 3/4 inch plywood your only gonna be a 1/4 inch in the freezer metal. Copy away that was the point, to show others how to do it. Mine works great and I hope yours does too!!!!
What I done was use a couple self tapping short screws in the corners away from the cooling lines. That side only has two screws and it’s screwed to the legs. I never move it so it didn’t need to be to sturdy. I hope that helps!
I don’t think anyone would want to see my boat tour...Lol. It’s a 1995 21ft ranger. Nothing special. We are trying to upgrade it to a newer model and if we do, a boat tour is coming!
No, the pump is covered with small slits so it’s nearly impossible for the bait fish to get sucked into it. If you have fear of it happening, cover your pump with a Tupperware container and drill several holes in it!
