plunge build
Adding a Chiller to My DIY Stock Tank Plunge: Was It Worth It?
$620.00
Total cost
3
Days to build
The Build
Followed up on my original stock-tank build (no chiller, just ice) by adding a pond chiller I found for about $550 used. It's not a purpose-built plunge chiller and it's louder than the ones sold specifically for cold plunges, but it holds a steady temperature without daily ice runs.
Worth it for me since I plunge almost every day — probably not worth it if you only go a couple times a week.
Materials List
- Aquarium-style water chiller (repurposed for pond use)
- Pump and hose kit
- Insulation wrap for the tank
- GFCI outlet