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Bought this, set it up and am enjoying it ..... one question or troubleshooting help item. My pump seems to be working well (plenty of flow into chiller when I disconnect the "in" tube to check).... but I am regularly having trouble getting the water from the chiller back into the ice barrel. I have "purged the line of air", sort of checked all, etc.....is there a setting on the chiller that could be causing this that I am missing? Any help or suggestions are appreciated. Keep up the good work promoting what I think is a good healthy habit! Thanks!
Love your videos! I know in your other videos you mentioned that there's a possibility that the inline pumps can burn out, I was wondering if you experienced that with an Active Aqua water pump or was it a different brand? If so, how long did it take for it to burn out?
The male thread to male thread, where it connects to the pump keeps cracking and leaking water. Think it’s due to the weight of the pump not leaning on anything. This has been my second pump that’s cracked…
I’m using Active Aqua submersible pump AAPW800 and I’m doing the 1/2 go chiller with 3/4 connections. But when I open the pump to attach the strainer the pump inner thread is slightly smaller than 3/4”. Any thoughts? Thanks!
That was my concern with offering options. You will need to get a converter, the tip might be a 1/2" so you might need to order a 1/2" to 3/4' inch adapter or run it to home depot. If you can, send me a pic on IG @dmausjr
Did you ever figure out a solution to this? I’m having the same problem. The 3/4 is slightly too big. And the included piece that does screw in perfectly has a barb that is too big for my 3/4” hose. Super frustrating.
I tighten the screw that connects the barrel to the filter too tight and now the tube is cracked inside the barrel and leaking. Anyone know where I can order a new part?
Hey David, I got the 1/4 horsepower Amazon kit and 1 thing you would have to change is for the pump that was in the Amazon kit it’s afapate is 1/2 not a 3/4, everything else was right tho I just have to get a 1/2 to 3/4 adapter at lowes
@@DavidMausJr well I forgot to add your code. Then they never answered me to add the code in. It’s been several weeks. Zero reply to emails. Don’t think i will be doing business with them again. Never heard of a company taking weeks to answer support emails.
Important: All ports on the Ice Barrel 300 are 3/4 NPT (not GHT). Several of Dave’s kits include GHT threaded adapters that do not fit the Ice Barrel 300. Using those GHT adapters will result in damaging the threads on the Ice Barrel.
Thanks for the heads up. For reference, i agree with you however the pieces i have in the kits are exactly (after trial and error) what I am using and there are zero issues. I have updated all the kits for the 300 and they have both options. If you want to go with NPT to NPT exclusive, they are the brass options in the kits. Any questions, message me on IG: @dmausjr
Hi David, pinged you earlier on IG as well but speaking of 3/4 NPT to NPT, does Amazon have this in non-brass options? Thinking of removing the brass I've inserted now due to some leaking issues. Also, for the pump, I see a leak at the base of the barbed hose connector. This is the one that came with the pump. Should I purchase a different barbed hose connector for the pump that will fit my 3/4 inch hose? if so what is the thread connector size to the 1000gph pump @@DavidMausJr
Loved the video and the clear, concise instructions for adding the various components. Do you have a suggestion for a cheaper alternative to the IB300? The Ice Barrel is out of my budget range at the moment, but I would like to use your 1/4 HP cold plunge kit with a more affordable tub/pod. Keep up the great work with the channel!
I put in a UV green killing machine light in my plunge use hydrogen peroxide and water barrel stabilizer, do I need like a marine land water filter in my ice barrel too? I have this exact setup with strainer and all
hi david , is i have the 1/2 hp chiller , will the 3/4 tubing will fit in the top part of the pump trough the chiller ? i think i heard you saying that the top tub attached to the pump is 1 inch ?
I purchased the pump you link to but the inside female end is 5/8, not 3/4. I am struggling to find a 5/8 to 3/4 coupling to connect the pump to the filter.
@@DavidMausJr Have everything setup properly, as in the video, though using 3/4 barb for slightly smaller hose (which I had in my old DIY and worked fine). Small leaks under intake from filter to pump, even though I have plumbers tape on each end. But my biggest concern is there is very little suction. The pump is trickling water through the chiller. My last DIY used a small pool pump and had plenty of power, but this pool pond pump feels weaker than it should be. At a loss, as I used to use a pond pump on my last one to drain water whenever I cleaned it out and it seemed to have more power/suction. At a loss here.
Hi David. Thanks for this video as this is very thorough indeed. However, I've run into an issue where my 3/4" male adapter is not able to connect to the pump. I've tried numerous times and 2 unique 3/4" male adapters but to no avail. These same adapters have no issues connecting to the strainer on either end so I'm a bit lost here. I'm curious but I just checked my pump and it is the Style: 800 GPH model. Is it mandated I purchase the 1000 GPH model instead?
Ok just following up here but the 800gph pump has a 5/8" thread after noticing another hose fitting I was able to connect. I've submitted a return to Amazon and hoping the 1000gph pump model will have 3/4" female threading to fit the 3/4" male adapter.
Yes, thanks again @@DavidMausJr all squared away so now just wait for the barrel arrival tomorrow and the pump on Wednesday. I should be good to start cold plunging this week, thanks to your reviews
FYI anyone using the smaller water pump the inlet is not 3/4” but 5/8” and it’s impossible to find the right fitting. Best to get the same stronger pump he’s using so you can use the 3/4 “ fitting
Update got the stronger pump and it fits the 3/4" perfectly but then you still have the dam 5/8" on top going to the chiller, and they only provide a 5/8 to 5/8 but it has aeration hole which leaks water, so I did 5/8 to 1" fitting and bought some 1" tubing just for this specific connection. Its a bit of Frankenstein project with the 1/2hp chiller and 3/4 tubing. Also when I contacted aqua they told me the 800gph pump is not even to be used for inline! so I'm guessing the 1100gph is ok to go still.@@DavidMausJr
I accidentally damaged the fittings supplied by Ice Barrell. I waiting for a reply from ice Barrell, but am willing to purchase on Amazon if you know of any solutions? I’m using a 1” tubing. Thx
You said a “strainer.” Is that the filter? How long does the water stay clean? How often do I need to dump and refill with new water? Chlorine? I want to do this but I don’t know how long the water is going to stay clean and what to treat my water with.
The strainer filtered almost exactly what a 20 micron filter will, it doesn’t need replacing. Water will stay as clean as you keep it clean. People use chemicals but I tend to just use hydrogen peroxide and occasionally ozone. Water stays clean for Months.
I’m not sure if active aqua has changed their thread sizes since you posted this video, but the active aqua 800gph pump included in your 1/2HP kit does not have 3/4 inch threads inside of the pump, the are 5/8 inch threads. Just a heads up, I still appreciate your videos, but you may want to update that kit because I suspect the 1000GPH pump actually does have 3/4 inch threads but the 800GPH does not.
What’s going on brother! I’m currently running the 1/2hp set up just like the video. I’ve been running it for a little over a month now. I’ve noticed that the flow pressure of the water being pumped out isn’t as powerful compared to when I first purchased. Do you think my submersible pump is going out or could it be the chiller?
The adapter you have in your 1" kit is 3/4 GHT to 1" NPT.... is the ice barrel 300 threaded with 3/4" Garden Hose Thread or is it 3/4" National Pipe Thread? If it is 3/4" NPT you have the wrong adapter on your amazon page.
Does the chiller need to run constantly 24/7? I understand you can turn it off for the couple minutes you're in the tub. How long would something like a 1/4 hp chiller take to cool the water 20ish degrees? Thanks as always for the content!
I keep it on 24/7 but it only runs when it needs to chill the water back to set temp. Otherwise its just a pass through. That is a good test, from my experience in FL it doesnt take longer than about 5-6 hours. Basically I would fill up and turn on at night, by morning its cold. In 20 degrees it should take way less time, id leave the lid off in that temp and let it really cool down fast.
Hey David! Thanks for sharing your processes with us. I just followed the exact steps to install an active aqua chiller to my IB 300. Does the strainer get filled to the top when its facing up like that? Mine is only filling up just a little bit so I'm not sure if it's actually filtering the water. Thanks!
My 300 came with a faucet and I'm having a hard time removing it so i can use the 3/4 adapter to connect to the rest of the setup. I'm hoping the faucet can be removed somehow
It should just unscrew. It might be on tight. Or yes you can use everything and just connect to that hose bib it will just angle down and might not work perfect. Play with it and let me know. Feel free to message me on IG @dmausjr and i will help you through it
David how you doing brother. I missed you as wodapalooza I was also there, I’ve been watching your videos, wish I would’ve met you and said hi. I recently purchased an ice barrel 300, the bottom spigot bulkhead cracked on me 😅, do you know if I should just get 3/4 bulkhead or is there a link you can recommend. I’m waiting to see the chiller ice barrel releases but they’re late on that release that was supposed to be the 16th, I’m thinking of getting one of those chillers you recommended, I’m in Miami, and the sun faces my balcony in the evening, I’m facing west, should I do the 1/3 or 1/2 hp chiller.
Love your videos! So I put together the kit and cracked the lower threaded plug. How do you order parts from IceBarrel? I put in a support ticket and tried to use their chat feature on the site but no luck.
Does anyone experience leaking from the chiller when you first turn it on and it’s trying to cool the water for the first time? I bought a used one so not sure if i got a lemon or if this is typical.
Hi I just received my ice barrel three hundred, I bought a intex filter via Amazon. I’m a little confused with setting it up. I can be reached and I’m in south Florida. 😊
Great video. Makes it really simple. I've seen in other videos that you thought 1/4hp chiller would be enough for the IB300. Anymore thoughts on that? I got my barrel and the chiller is next!
Thank you for putting this together, great setup. I have been running for the last two months without issues but recently the filter just stops pumping water after a while which I assume is due to air build up. I primed it by filling the tubes with water and that seems to work for about a day and then the same happens again. Am I doing something wrong and is there a good solution for this? Thank you
Will the 1/4hp chiller work fine for me? Trying to keep this as budget friendly as possible,I’m located in sw Florida so it gets hot but plan on setting it up in my garage
Hi my friend your videos are the reason i purchased my ice barrel. I’m looking at the ice barrel chiller and thinking of preordering it. What are you thoughts i know you use the aqua chiller. I just wanted to make sure i made a smart choice before spending 2500$
Glad to help! I havent got a chance to play with the new chiller yet but i hear its going to be epic. I have never had an issue with my DIY setup, check it out here dmjr.co/500DIYkit
@@DavidMausJr I did i love your videos, just curious if you would recommend there’s vs the dyi setup. Dyi looks like it saves you close to 1000$ lol. I know they have no info on it yet. Just thinking dyi or splurge on there’s? Always hard questions.
I was wondering why you haven’t reviewed any of the Penguin Chillers? They are American made and seem to be pretty solid units! They make a kit specifically for the ice barrels 300 & 400. Any thoughts on doing a review on their products?
Thanks for the video. I ordered my Ice Barrel 300 back in August but haven't received mine yet. In fact, I've tried contacting Ice Barrel multiple times through multiple channels to get an ETA and they won't answer me.
Oh man i am sorry about that! I know when i was at the HQ they were slammed with emails about shipping and they are a small team (currently building and growing). They were like "man i want to respond to each and every email about the shipping, but that would take hours and in that time i could also just process the shipping... dont want to make people mad but im going to just ship them their barrels." not word for word but i agreed. Its coming soon and i hope it comes sooner my friend.
David, I got the 800 pump and I'm using 3/4" tubing and everything. I got 2x 3/4" x 3/4" fittings to link the strainer and the pump together, but my 3/4" fitting won't fit in to the 800. It looks like I need 3/4" to 5/8"
Oh no! Yea the 800 might be a smaller hole. I use the 1100 and it comes with the right pieces. So sorry my friend. But you should be able to get that cheap on Amazon
so you found that you didn't need any Teflon tape or o-rings on any of the fittings that you screw in that are from leaking or slightly dripping? also all fittings that were PVC like this for just hand tighten you didn't need tools to stop them from leaking etc.. I imagine over-tightening is worth cuz you could crack the plastic? thanks so much for your help and and videos
Thanks for the support and question. I didn’t use any tape, but it could help if needed. I also hand tighten almost everything, but I used a wrench a few times but not to over tighten, just to make it easier.
Awesome! Not hard at all, you really wont need it permanantly, you could also get a unit to use only when needed. I have a link to the one i use in this video (my cleaning kits) if you want to check it out
I think me and 10,000+ other people who have had their active aqua chillers outside in the elements since day one would say you are absolutely fine with them outside as they are. Obviously do so at your own risk... but Plunge used active aqua for years before making their own new chiller and they are all doing great outside. Active Aqua needs to make some changes to their recommendations
Just curious why you choose not to use a filter. I know the strainer sort of acts as a pre filter but every other set up I’ve seen has a filter as well. Thanks!
Glad you asked! The filters are just another monthly cost and they are going to get nasty. i use the Ice Barrel Stabilizer which works great plus i have a portable ozone machine i use in all my plunges about once a month. My water stays clean and clear without needing any extra stuff but people do go that route too and its great! I just like simple. The strainer keeps debris out of the pump and chiller and works just fine :)
Hi David, recently purchased the ice barrel 300. Coming from Canada would these barrel survive the harsh winters with epsoms salts? Do you think the inlets outlets freeze or crack? Tx
Great stuff. I’m curious why so many builds use “whole house” filtration. Clearly your system doesn’t need it. Edit to add: Also, do you have any experience with the Intex C1000, or other 2 in 1 pump and filter? Figured it might be an easy was to add some filtration (though again, it might not be needed).
I do actually. I bought an above ground pool and that is what it came with, it was junk. It stopped working after a week. Its really preference. If you are going to have a bunch of random people using you plunge, loaded with sweat and lotions and deodorants and other body products... upgrade your filter. If you plan on using it for just you and your family and have everyone rinse off before getting in, the strainer works great.
thanks so much for all the help! I ended up buying the 800 gpm pumps and the front cover had a 5/8 thread rather than a 3/4. Did this change since the video was made or should I have gotten the 1000 gpm pump?
So I’m in the process of getting this setup. Already bought the chiller and waiting on the 300! I know u mentioned u can just remove the strainer portion to drain. I’m trying to see if there’s a way to direct where it drains to instead of water going everywhere. Any suggestions?
Great question! If that is the cast just get this (you will still need every other adapter on my list to make it work) amzn.to/48h74zu and you can use the spigot that comes with the barrel :)
Great video! What's your experience with draining the 300? I have the 400 and it's annoying that it doesn't fully drain, always still about 10% of the water left sitting at the bottom. Is this the same for the 300?
Hey @DavidMausJr , do you keep this setup outside at all times? I'm thinking about getting one but I live in an area where it rains/storms a lot. Curious if that would be an issue/obstacle
Hi David, Do you know if there is any way to decrease the sound of the chiller? I know there are sound blankets and enclosures, but I haven't found the best option. Thank you for being the best cold therapy channel on youtube!
Thank you for the love and support! Means the world! I have not played with that at all, other than putting some potted plants around it. Ill play around some more.
What do you think about the cold plunge … I know it is pricey but I am looking at the best options to add to my routine … thank you for all the content
Hey David, my 300 is coming today and I have a question. I was gonna set up the chiller but living in New England I figure i'll be good until the spring. Can I leave the 300 outside without concern that it might crack due to the freezing winter temps?
Let's say we have a week or 2 where the ambient temps outside are in the 40's. Can you use pump only to keep the water moving through the 'off chiller' Orr if we're plumbed through the chiller, it needs to be running? If it needs to be running, you would just shortcut the system with pump only flow during colder temps no through chiller, yeah?
I really like the ice barrel 300, but I would like it even more if it had 1 in threaded holes instead of the 3/4 in. It seems like you will be putting a strain on the chiller if you opt for a chiller that has 1 in intake outlet.
@@DavidMausJr hey thanks for replying. Even with the adapter, you're still shrinking the hole to 3/4-in. Still hoping they upgrade to a one inch hole and let people buy adapters to get it down to 3/4-in if they want, haha Thanks for the great work by the way on your channel. Excellent coverage of products from all angles.
@@DavidMausJr thanks. And last question then I swear I’ll leave you alone. Although I live in Texas, it’s supposed to be down in single digits and my chiller is out side. You think that will be an issue or should I dc it and bring the chiller inside
add a quick connect adapter to the release valve part and just quickly disconnect the chiller /pump assembly and empty water to refill the designed way
If there is any advice I can give to anyone wanting to do this DIY, please dont go with any less than the 1000 gph pump. The fittings are all different on the smaller ones.
Thanks so much for your great videos David! I finally received my IB300 yesterday and set it up based on your new tutorial and it’s working a treat! 🙌 Question - since this barrel has such great insulation, do you still run the pump and chiller 24/7? I’m going to test how the temp changes but thinking of turning it off after plunging in the morning and then only turning back on before bed so it’s ready for a 5am plunge! It makes me a little nervous otherwise, running all the time for some reason!
Amazing!! That is a great question and I think you are right in that thinking, you should be able to turn it off and the water will stay around your set temp and just turn it back on before bed, i might also start doing that... good idea!
You had two answers on how to add drain outlet to keep water from going on floor when draining. You recommended faucet splitter or a pvc tee. Not sure which one would be better and no clear about how to use the tee. The faucet splitter would have the pump and strainer at an angle when connecting. Possible to do a short video about this? Thanks
You got it! Super simple, all you need to do is fill the barrel up with water and look for water to enter into the strainer, if you dont see water, open up the hose to let teh air out. The goal is to make sure water is in the pump.
So that pump is a submersible pump, but you can use it out of the water, and it won't burn up? Also, does the 3/4 adapter come with the pump once you remove that filter cover on the pump? You went over that part kind of fast. Thanks brother :)
Think a 1/2 HP paired with the 300 can hang for the stupid hot summers in Phoenix? Or is it best to go with more horses? It’ll be under the patio, but outside will still be a brisk 110°.
Anyone else having issues with the filter clogging up ridiculously fast? I’m talking like in about a week it’s clogged up and have to remove and clean the metal filter tube. Impedes the pump flow rate majorly.
David, thanks so much for all the info you provide. Your videos are crystal clear and your Amazon kits make things so easy! I'm going with the Active Aqua 1HP chiller and I have decided to install it in a waterproof vented deck box. I would like to get the deck box before the chiller arrives but I need to confirm what the vertical dimension is from base of the chiller to the highest point of the hose nipples on top so I can get a box that will accommodate. Can you tell me what that dimension is? I've tried finding it on the Active Aqua website and also through their customer service but I get different responses. I trust you to give me the correct answer. Thanks!
I found your Amazon DIY list for 3/4” setup!! That’s awesome. You mentioned an ozonator in the video. I saw the green water killer on the Amazon page, but not sure that’s it. Hoping to locate something next to the pump and chiller setup which will be about 15’ from the Barrel. Any recommendations for some type of inline sanitizer? Thanks, David!
Hey David, I saw Amazon has VEVOR Aquarium Chiller, 500 Gal 1892 L, 1.5 HP which is on sale for under $700, and it is a 1.5hp. Have you heard of anyone buying this over the Aqua? Since you can get a bigger unit for cheaper than the 1/2 hp Aqua. Thanks for your help!
