This product is exactly what I've been looking for with my portable cold plunge! The one I have is an inflatable model that was only $120 and has worked great but I've been looking for ways to maintain the water to retain it longer. Thank you so much for these detailed videos! No idea how I found you but I did. One question, do I need to order both the pump AND the filter? Seems the pump only has the default aquarium stuff with it.
You're welcome! For more details about using the MarineLand pump and filter - as well as updates and potential challenges, see this article on my website: ChestFreezerColdPlunge.com/MarineLand
You're welcome! Let me know what you find. Also - if you're interested in a more robust pump/filter option, check out this link on my website: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/product/diy-pump-and-filter/
I'm about to purchase this product, but I want to ensure its able to work outdoors in my patio for my cold plunge. It appears to only have a 6 ft power cord that may not be ready for outdoors. So I would additionally need an outdoor extension cord to reach my outlet plus probably a Extension Cord Cover to make sure its fine. Can you recommend a setup for this? I need about 40 ft to get to my outlet.
Most manufacturers recommend that chest freezers not be plugged into an extension cord. While some people do use shorter extension cords, 40' is aignificant. I suggest consulting with an electrician about your power requirements. Having a close dedicated professionally installed outlet is the best way to keep you safe.
@@JohnRichterAustin it’s not a chest freezer, just an inflatable cold plunge tub. No power supply. Only the pump would be connected via extension cord.
@jwadleigh1 - in that case, check the amps on the pump and follow standard rules for choosing the correct gauge for a 50' extension cord rated for outdoor use.
Great video! Just added mine! Should I keep using the water pump I had… or is this enough? Also probably need to order the Jed 203 I had the ozone generator you said is for the kitchen
Thanks! In most cases two pumps are not needed. See this article for additional information about the marine land pump: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/marineland/ The jed 303 replaced the jed 203 in 2022. Will you already do order you can get one frpm my website here: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/product/jed303/
Hi I have brought this pump and tried what you have said. The pump only goes for about 30 seconds and stops. Is this normal. I have checked to make sure it's not blocked. Do you have any ideas?
That is not normal. It sounds like the pump is defective. Exchange it for another one with the retailer. Another option: I have DIY pump and filter plans available on my website that use a more robust punp and filters that are not proprietary. Here is the link: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/product/diy-pump-and-filter/ If you prefer to buy a ready-made solution, check out the Apex86 Minimalist Pump and FIlter option from Lars Remsen. I'm an affiliate and you can find his product here: apex86.square.site/?ref=Richter
I have an o3 waterworks generator that's typically used for laundry. Does this pump have enough pressure to push water up out of the lid *via hose* into the o3 generator?
Thanks for the super useful video! For the last piece of my cold plunge journey, what’s a good base line protocol when using Epsom salts and food grade hydrogen peroxide? An ionizer won’t work on mine as it has bare metal on the insides.
Steve - just now seeing your comment- sorry about the delay. First things first - your bare metal interior chest freezer needs a liner or you are risking serious corrosion and a dead chest freezer. Start here: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/4-liners/ After that, watch this video for an overview of how to keep your water clean, then see the FAQ on my website for sanitation option. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-J5QJ8M572pw.html
I'm moving away from recommending the MarineLand pump for this very reason. See this link for another option: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/product/diy-pump-and-filter/
Thanks for the informative video! Do you know what's the coldest temperature that this filter can handle? I keep my cold plunge around 35 degrees F and the filter has been making some weird noises / seems to be on it's last legs already. I'm guessing near freezing temps can freeze and ruin the parts?
Plenty of people run it at near freezing. Make sure the impeller and filter are clean and that the filter is seated correctly in the housing. Sometimes they just die. If it is less than a year old, you can get it replaced under warranty.
The filter needs to be changed as needed. Once every 1 to 4 weeks is normal. Some people need to clean it once every few days. Never go more than four weeks without changing the filter.
Hi, I bought the pump off Amazon, but the power supply is 120V 60 Hz and 0.38 amp. The power supply in UAE is 220V 50 Hz. I bought a voltage converter (200 Watt) so I can step down the voltage to 110/120. However, the frequency is now 50 Hz instead of 60 Hz so I presume the pump will operate 20% lower. Will this work OK or will the pump get damaged?
John, My marineland filter tends to turn off and on, is this because of a timer? Its brand new and i have (1) cleaned every thing (2) resembled it (3) tried other outlets --> all the same result. Could you give me some advice? Thanks
Pumps should run 24/7. If it is turning off and on and the power outlet is stable, there is likely a problem with the unit. Return it and get another one. Or read this article and possibly decide to do a DIY pump and filter: ChestFreezerColdPlunge.com/MarineLand
Hello, is it unsafe to be in the cold plunge while the filter is on? We sometimes have 20 people go one after the other and the way gets dirty quick. We just bought this filter to see if it would help. Thanks for the video btw!
Some run the pump 24/7 (except when they are in the water, in which case it is unplugged. Others run their pump on a timer for 6 - 8 hours a day. Play around with it and find what works best for you.
It depends on how much and what kind of sediment it is filtering. With multiple people plunging daily, you might get a few days out of a filter. One person plunging a few times a week might be able to rotate several filters, changing once a month, and get them to last several months. Keep an eye on it!
The blue sleeves are not polishing filters. Along with the charcoal, they are made for aquariums with living animals. When the correct sanitation method is used (see my other videos on this channel), a polishing filter is needed. And that is the white pleated filter. However, they are becoming harder to find and going out of stock frequently. See this article for more info: ChestFreezerColdPlunge.com/MarineLand
Great video. Just purchased your book (excellent). Im slightly confused. Do you use this pump/filter to move the water around or do you need an ozone thing as well for that?
Thanks! Pumps circulate /move the water. Ozone sanitizes/kills microbes. Look for the other three videos that give additional info about how to keep your water clean.
The JED 303 (which replaced the 203) had a buikt in pump and is for use in chest freezer cold plunges. The 003 works better for chiller based systems and requires a pump, venturi injector, and bypass assembly in order to work.
You're welcome. I'm a confused by your question. This video shows how to use a MarineLand pump and filter and your question is about an Intex pool pump. Are you in my Facebook group?
@@JohnRichterAustin sorry my questions was directed more towards the performance diff between submersible pumps and pool pumps, because it seems like those are the two main options people go with. I believe I am in your fb group
@@Mosizzle600 For a chest freezer cold plunge the most simple option is a submersible aquarium pump because installing an external pump carries a great risk of damaging the chest freezer when installing the plumbing lines. This would be a great topic for discussion in the FB group. See he link in the link in the video description to make sure you're in the right place. :)
Hey John, thank you for all your videos. They have been very helpful. Could you tell me what the time frame is for getting your water temp down to the set temp? I’ve had my crease running for almost 18 hours and it’s only down to 70F. It’s a 20cuft freezer. I’m concerned it may not be cooling properly. Does it normally take a few days to cool that water down?
You're welcome. It can take days for a chest freezer to cool the water. I recommend adding ice for the initial cool down. See the Ice Bath Calculator on the main menu of my website.
There are many variables affecting this. Key is which sanitizer you are using. With ozone, we have people keeping their water clean for 6 to 18 months.
Hi John! I have the exact same setup as you but after six weeks the water is cloudy and the filter was brown. Any idea what is wrong? I have the same ozone as you as well. Also, I rinsed the filter but is it still ok to use again? Thank you so much!!
The pump should run 24/7 except for when you are in the water, in which case it will be unplugged along with everything else. If the power cord is flat it can be draped over the top wall underneath the lid. If it is round, it should go through a hole in the lid. You can run it through the same hole as the ozone tube or make a separate hole. Either way is fine
There are a number of questions that would need to be answered in order to figure out what is going on. It is very unlikely that using a filter by itself would cause dry skin. What are you using for sanitation? Did you start with fresh water? How Long if you been using the filter? How long is it been since you change the filter?
I purchased a MarineLand Pump & Filter and it didnt work as the plug was made for the US. I got an adapter and that didnt work. It went on and off. Then I got a 100-watt step down transformer and it started smoking and my MarineLand Pump & Filter has totally broken :-(
Sorry to hear that happened. Yes, plugging a 120v device into a 240v outlet will fry it. Better to build a DIY version with a local pump. chestfreezercoldplunge.com/product/diy-pump-and-filter/
That pump is not strong enough to work with an ozone generator that needs a venturi injector. You can use a JED 303 ozone generator, which has a built-in air pump, which means it is self-contained and does not need to be plumbed in. You still need a pump and filter to circulate your water and remove sediment. I'm a reseller for the JED 303 ozone generators. Here is a link: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/product/jed303/ For more info on the MarineLand (and an alternative), see this link: ChestFreezerColdPlunge.com/MarineLand
Preciate the video John. My MarineLand stopped pumping water so I went through your cleaning steps - there was indeed a ton of hair wrapped around the impeller. After cleaning everything unfortunately the motor still isn't running at all. Are there pump alternatives you recommend?
Hi Matthew, Sorry about the delay in getting back with you I'm just now getting this notification from RU-vid. Here is what I recommend as much more robust alternative to the Marine land pump and filter: chestfreezercoldplunge.com/product/diy-pump-and-filter/
I have an Amazon affiliate link here for replacement filters (see below. Same price and I earn a very small commission which helps me support our global cold plunge community and my family. : ) amzn.to/3yb7Smq
@@JohnRichterAustin Thank you. I checked the site, and the only other alternative you recommend (that I can find) is the DIY option. Is there some sufficient alternative, to Marineland, that I can simply PURCHASE (without having to DIY)?
Thanks for your feedback. The low quality audio is on the beginning and end where I'm in my garage standing in front of the chest freezer. The rest of the audio - actually explaining details was shot in a quiet environment. One day I'll invest in higher quality equipment or software to remove noise. It's not in the budget right now.
Hey John, is the filter meant to be going non stop? As mine comes on for about 30 seconds and then goes off for 30 seconds.. curious as to if this isn’t working properly, or if that’s normal?
The pump is meant to run nonstop. If it is coming off and on something is wrong. What pump are you using and what part of the world do you live in? If you have a 120v pump and used an adapter to fit it into a 240v outlet, that will kill the pump. If it is a 120v pump on a 120v outlet or a 240v pump on a 240v outlet, then it is likely defective - send it back for an exchange.
I had the same question : is there a downside to using the blue polishing sleeves and/or the charcoal ? Seems like they’d prolong the life of the almost extinct filter…
