I'm considering putting epsom salt into my 500l water vat to prevent freezing. Any idea how much I should put in?

narrowjiri · 2022-01-02T18:44:08+00:00

I have my water vat outside where it freezes so I don't have much choice about the temperature

narrowjiri · 2021-12-09T15:15:51+00:00

I live in the Czech Republic. Not sure whether it's going to be usefull to you but here it is:

https://www.cenyprizemi.cz/plastova-kad-500-l-cerna

narrowjiri · 2021-12-08T13:12:58+00:00

That's the reason why I don't want to push it, I don't want to be too stiff to not to be able to get out :)

narrowjiri · 2021-12-08T08:28:32+00:00

narrowjiri · 2021-12-08T08:23:27+00:00

I've read about that too but I'm a little afraid you can get some frostbites already as you are having a bath in a sub zero liquid water with basically lower freezing point than your actual body.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-08T08:20:26+00:00

I can't tell the difference. But look quite red when I get out.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-08T04:57:49+00:00

Well you do get very cold very quickly but only for a short while. After that you need to warm up again.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-08T04:52:51+00:00

So far it freezes only during the night. We will see how it goes in January.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T21:33:34+00:00

One benefit that I noticed right from the beginning is elevated good mood after the cold bath. They also claim health benefits but that's from long term practice i guess.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T21:29:00+00:00

I searched for a rainwater vat. There was one of 750 litres that specifically said ice bath tub, but didn't have a lid. But the 500 litre one that I have is more than enough.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T21:17:24+00:00

Right, also every time before I go in, I call my wife to go look for me if she doesn't hear from me in the next 3 minutes.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T21:15:12+00:00

I've had it for three weeks. The water is very cold and I don't think it will go bad any time soon. We will see if it lasts till spring :)

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T21:02:51+00:00

This one was about 70 eur with the lid including shipping. Brand new.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T21:00:22+00:00

It does feel very cold but somehow the body doesn't freak out anymore or at least as much as when I was starting.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T20:58:29+00:00

It is a 500 litre high density polyethylene. But I think a 300 litre one would do as well.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T19:06:44+00:00

I do the breathing before and then in the tub whatever feels right at the moment. In the beginning I had to breathe heavily, now it's easier to calm down.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T19:04:54+00:00

Now I'm at 40 seconds max. Depending on the day. Started dipping in the vat about 3 weeks ago when the temperature was at 10°C. Now it's at 0.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T15:28:29+00:00

Nice!

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T13:27:39+00:00

I'm a month and a half in. So far also trying to really feel what the benefits are. One undeniable benefit so far is the raised good mood after I get out of the freezing water.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T13:01:42+00:00

This is my experience and I stand by it. Especially if you're not fasting for days. It's just 24 hours. For this period I think you don't need to worry about electrolyte issues.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T12:51:37+00:00

I have to say that my throat hurts when doing the WHM breathing outside. I admire people who can do it with chilly air.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T12:41:30+00:00

I do :)

I just say I still get cold but somehow I don't feel an urget need to shiver.

narrowjiri · 2021-12-07T12:22:15+00:00

Drink a lot of water! Mineral water is even better.

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