DIY Build Guide
Build a chest-freezer cold plunge.
$400 to $700 in parts. A weekend of work. A lifetime of cold mornings in your garage.
Beginner-friendly~1 weekendTools: drill, sealant gun
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Safety first.
Water + electricity = death if you cut corners. Always run on a GFCI outlet. Talk to your doctor before cold exposure if you have heart conditions. Plunge with a buddy until you know your limits.
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Common mistakes
The DIYers we hear from most often blew it on one of these. Don't be them.