How To Fill Up Cold Plunging Tanks
We are a cold plunge equipment rental service in Vancouver, BC and specialize in collaboration & community events to bring the cold plunge experience to local communities!
When partnering with us, you have the option to take the set up for your event into your own hands and fill the cold plunging tanks yourself. When filling the tanks, there are a couple things to know:
Our cold plunging tubs are galvanized stock tanks. The tanks are about 100 gallons, but we don’t advise filling them up to the brim. This is because of displacement: the phenomenon that occurs when you enter the cold dip tank. When you immerse your body in the water, you displace some of the water, causing it to move out of the way to accommodate your body. If the tank is filled to the top, a lot of water & ice will spill over the side when the first person enters the tub.
For this reason, we’ve added a recommended ‘Fill Line’ on each of our tubs, which is at about 70% of the tank (i.e. 70 gallons of water). In our experience, this fill line limits the loss of water & ice over the side during cold plunging, while allowing participants to fully submerge themselves in the water to get the full experience.
To fill the tanks, we’ve found it best if there is a nearby water source that a hose can be connected to. If you opt in for our ‘Accessories Kit’, we provide you with a hose and the necessary plumbing attachments to connect the hose to the water source. Alternatively, you can always use buckets to fill the tanks with water over several trips.
All services are optional when collaborating with us. You can customize your event by picking and choosing the services you like to create the cold plunging experience you are searching for. If you choose to fill the tanks yourself, please be sure to keep in mind the tips above!
And of course, be sure to reach out to us for all your cold plunge and equipment rental needs!
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