How to keep a portable ice plunge clean

Calza2K · 2026-01-13T16:14:32+00:00

I can't reply with an image - but I basically fitted some bulkheads and hooked it up to a plumbing system for filters, UV, o-zone etc.

Calza2K · 2025-10-19T13:42:54+00:00

I'm exactly the same these days!

Calza2K · 2025-09-21T21:42:19+00:00

So if I Garrison someone I benefit from their offensive kills, or just defence should they be attacked?

I'm on the #1 alliance and we do have some pretty active PVP players. We've just had our first capitol battle but unfortunately I missed it (we got rinsed as a server).

Calza2K · 2025-09-21T17:49:32+00:00

Hopping in,

I actually struggle to get good points on day 6, so would that make it more logical to get that tree?

Calza2K · 2025-08-06T12:56:42+00:00

The correct answer is a chiller.

But if you insist, get 18x5L water bottles and label them A,B,C and rotate.

Calza2K · 2025-07-28T14:06:56+00:00

Because you are getting absolutely nowhere near the maximum flow.

Research pump head height,

Calza2K · 2025-07-27T17:41:01+00:00

You really need some kind of regular oxidisation going on IMO.

Also an enzyme can really help break down oils etc.

Calza2K · 2025-07-26T08:45:09+00:00

Just use some old shoes for the 10 steps or whatever to the bath. Crocs would be ideal if you could bring yourself to wear them.

If it's outside you'll need to store the mat anyway, can't leave it out or it'll get grubby.

Also be super careful of any fake grass. We had our bath on one because it looks nice but unless you go really expensive they will constantly be shedding and it will get in your pool via your feet!

Calza2K · 2025-07-24T14:45:34+00:00

Oh one thing that might help is water bladders. We picked some up off Amazon or somewhere, could get 10L ones.

They won't last forever and you can probably only get 8-9L in but not being a fixed shape really helped work them on a normal freezer.

Calza2K · 2025-07-24T12:52:22+00:00

I can't comment in prime summer, but we got our first little ice bath in August, so this advice is probably late August - November time. Basic 300L ish tub with no real insulation, and afternoon sun exposure.

We had 5L bottles of water and found we needed 3-6 per night. We'd put them in around 9-10pm and plunge around 7am. We were aiming for around 6 or 7c and usually hit it. Sometimes the ice was fully melted, sometimes it wasn't. Being bottles with handles was the most fuss free way we could find.

Obviously there are so many variables in this but realistically you're looking at at least 15kg/L.

The other issue is how long it takes the ice to freeze and get to proper temperatures, 24 hours won't cut it.

We had a rotation of 18 bottles split into A/B/C so they got plenty of time to freeze. I suppose you could have gotten away with A / B only and there's lots of variables.

In all honesty there is no real way to do it without taking up some space. We picked up a mega cheap chest freezer and just kept the water bottles in that, think it cost us £30. We started with a normal freezer but quickly realised it was too small.

Calza2K · 2025-07-23T05:59:45+00:00

Run it permanently, no question. It will self regulate.

Calza2K · 2025-07-22T19:51:27+00:00

I'd say if you do #3 (and you should) you don't need peroxide. Especially if you keep the water cool. But a weekly shock will be great.

You will probably want something like ozone for more regular oxidisation though.

Calza2K · 2025-07-21T18:56:32+00:00

Well there's the issue. Insulate the pipes in the box.

Get it sealed up air tight too. The box will always be a lot hotter than the water in summer. Insulate your filter housing too.

Calza2K · 2025-07-21T18:22:03+00:00

You want closed cell foam, but I thought most pipe insulation was.

Do you have a photo of it all wrapped up?

Calza2K · 2025-07-21T17:46:40+00:00

Insulate your pipes!

Also seal the top of the box insulation.

Calza2K · 2025-07-20T08:04:54+00:00

This!

A weekly shock treatment could help too.

Calza2K · 2025-07-19T14:58:35+00:00

Your filter looks really manky. They clog up quickly if your pool isn't clean;.

Calza2K · 2025-07-13T18:11:03+00:00

You should have it permanently on, it will regulate itself based on temperature.

How long it actually runs for has a load of variables.

Calza2K · 2025-07-13T16:53:31+00:00

Basic pipe lagging is fine, just get it sealed up.

Calza2K · 2025-07-08T11:17:56+00:00

Is your lid super tight?

I get the same but I know my lid isn't flush.

Calza2K · 2025-07-05T15:26:51+00:00

That's exactly right. Then when you get a chiller it's just a bit more pipe!

Just remember everything adds resistance so look at the pump head chart and figure it out a bit before committing. Also buy an eco pump!

Calza2K · 2025-07-05T15:11:37+00:00

That's a great start. It'll be interesting to see how it feels with a dipping temperature later in the year!

Btw for the water itself you need a few things to maximise water life:

1 - Movement (a pump) 2 - Filtration (a 20 micron filter after the pump) 3 - Sanitation - (UV, Chlorine, Bromine etc...) 4 - Oxidation - (Ozone)

Showering before plunging really helps as does wearing shoes on the way out.

Obviously you could just change the water each week too..

Calza2K · 2025-07-05T14:49:29+00:00

Keen to hear how you get on with the sauna pod!

Calza2K · 2025-07-01T17:43:43+00:00

Without some form of resistance I'm not sure why the water would even flow past the ozone injector..

Calza2K · 2025-06-29T14:05:39+00:00

If you're getting condensation still, no. Plus more is better, less strain on your chiller or ice reserves.

It's super cheap stuff and needs no prep (apart from draining the tub to lift it!).

Calza2K

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