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Fill, Test, and Finalize

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I Built A Cold Plunge With Filtration That ACTUALLY WORKS

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What happens here

The cold plunge is filled with water using a garden hose. The system is then leak-tested, and any issues (like a leak from the bottom fitting) are addressed by resealing. Once filled, the water chiller is turned on and set to the target temperature of 38°F. The builder demonstrates the functionality of the lights, circulation, and ozonator. The custom-fitted, insulated hot tub cover is installed, providing excellent thermal retention and a clean aesthetic. The builder expresses satisfaction with the high build quality, insulation, and the effective chilling and filtration system. He notes that he will create a pressure-treated 2x4 frame to slightly raise the entire unit, protecting it from ground moisture.

Goal: The plunge is filled, tested for leaks, and the chiller is activated to reach the target cold temperature. The cover is installed, and the builder reflects on the completed project.

Tools and materials

  • Garden Hose
  • Water N/A

What they say

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follow if you want to build a a cleaner version of this part. But in the meantime, let's get this hooked up and let this thing fired up. Well, this section looks like an absolute piece of crap. I hate it. So far, it looks like it's going to work. In hindsight, what I would have done is the intake I would have possibly either moved it maybe like right here or reconfigured this in a different way. Maybe dropped the motor lower so there's enough room. There's like a 95% chance I'm gonna redo the section just because of my OCD. But I do have a drain valve. I do have a connection here. I have a union connection here, so I can take this apart. I don't have a union connection here cuz there's no room. So if I ever need to replace it, I'll just slice that off. Let me show you what I'm doing about the cover. The cover is the most important part. Originally, I was going to build a wooden cover, but those things are heavy. Then I was like, well, I could split it in half. That way only have to lift this part up, and that could work. But the problem is the cover takes a lot of beating from the sun, the weather, not to mention how important it is to insulate the top of it. So then to my pleasant surprise, I found out for this specific tub, they make a fitted insulated hot tub cover. How freaking slick is this? Pop that open. Nice and light, insulated. Looks good. And I'm really happy that we ended up putting the slip on top just cuz it gets concealed. I got little straps I got to secure here. We'll flip this thing over, connect it, fill it up, see how she goes. And another thing I didn't mention, it's sitting a little high right now on wheels, which it's not too high, but we're going to drop it quite a bit. And so I just made this little 2x4 pressuret treated frame. It's going to lay on the flat part, so it's only going to be an inch and a half off the ground, which is going to be perfect. Let's get to work.

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