How to convert a chest freezer into a cold plunge (that actually lasts)

I got a freezer for 300 bucks. 14.8 CF. Bathrooms caulk to seams. Cheap pool filter pump, ink bird controller, box fan to circulate air and cool the outside. Total $450. Had it 5 years. No issues. I did not paint the inside, I did nothing fancy to it. Water stays at 38°, no problem. The drain plug is on the bottom, I hooked up a garden hose to it, which goes to my basement drain. I empty it once every two weeks, and refill it. The garden hose is right outside the basement window, which makes it easy.

Excellent !!!!

I am looking for an easy cold plunge kit. This is probably one of the best videos I have found. Thanks.

I converted a freezer over 2 years ago and love it :). I am planning to apply epoxy liner sometime this year. Originally I just used putty (dry method as well) and did not have a single issue. I prefer my plunges at 32F /0C:)

Easily one of the best videos I’ve watched on a DIY Thanks so much for your time and help! I do have one question you said sanitize with peroxide. How do you do that?

Thank you for the video. I have just bought a freezer to transform it into a cold plunge. I live in Mexico with a huge percentage of humidity which is an additional challenge to apply the epoxy. I understand it needs to be done inside with the air conditioning running. I was wondering whether the walls need to be sanded before applying the pond shield. Thank you.

Great video. Can I ask what pond liner you used? Was it Cromlin from Bunnings?

Great job and thanks for sharing! Did you diy the pump and filter or did you buy it as a kit? Also may I ask what capacity freezer you have?

This is awesome! How much would you say the total cost of materials is and how long did it take you to get a finished product?

hey, whats the fitting on the end of the pvc pipe that screws out & adjusts to the wall to keep the filter in place?

Doing similar with a 19.8CF chest freezer. Around here, it's almost cheaper to buy new, no idea why. Wanted one with temp control as well. I will plug this into a GFI and an isolation transformer. I plan on a bottom drain with no plumbing inside the tub. Maybe I can fit the pump, ozonator, UV whatever into the compressor area. Ventilation to the condensor will be a key design concern. All filters will be external feeding from the drain, and adding a in port up higher. No plans to paint the interior like some. Probably will add additional insulation in a frame of sorts, with some type of insulated top, maybe cylinders on the door. I like that knead underwater epoxy stuff.. will use that. Thanks for the inspiration! How cold can you physically stand?

What is the name of the pump and the pump and filter? Please

What pump etc would you recommend?

What epoxy liner did you use? Did it hold up?

Good video. I have one question. My chest freezer gets an extremly hot surface on the outside during cooling the water down. Is that normal? Does your freezer has this hot temperatures too?

Do you plug in freezer and let that cool your water?