Sealing the Seams

Sealing the Seams - The Facts About Silicone vs. 2-Part Epoxy Putty Sealing the seams of your chest freezer cold plunge is a critical step for long-term success. After helping several thousands of people turn chest freezers into cold plunges, there is strong evidence about what sealants are best and which ones to avoid. With hundreds of products on the market, how do you choose? This video will give you the facts. Most importantly, you'll get the success rates for 2-part epoxy putty vs. silicone, and learn when it is ok to use silicone and when it isn't. While this video covers which sealants to use, there are other important details, such as how to apply them, what to do with different materials inside your chest freezer, and one other critical step you must take to ensure that your seams stay sealed. You can find all of that information in my book, as well as learn learn about my consulting services and other recommended products on my website: www.ChestFreezerColdPlunge.com I have some Amazon affiliate links. There is no additional charge and I earn a small commission that helps me support this channel, our global cold plunge community, and my family. You can order JB Water Weld 2-Part epoxy putty from my Amazon affiliate link here: They have 3-packs: https://amzn.to/3qbhxbW And single packs: https://amzn.to/3wr9qdd 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 is a high quality silicone sealant that can be used IF you plan to add a removable liner: https://amzn.to/3sFXt0U Join my free Facebook community where we discuss DIY topics related to making cold water with chest freezers and other options:   / chestfreezercoldplunge   Feeling overwhelmed by the DIY route, or just don't have the interest or time? If you have $5,000 - $8,000 in your budget (or can afford monthly payments of around $200), consider buy a commercially made cold plunge with a warranty. I've been using one of these since May of 2021 and can vouch for the quality of the product and the people behind the company. I am an affiliate and happy to answer any questions about it. Search my channel for the review. https://plunge.pxf.io/MXjMRJ CODE: RICHTER Here is a link and discount code for you. #howtosealachestfreezer #chestfreezercoldplunge #waterproofchestfreezer #DIYcoldplunge #icebath #wimhofmethod #howtomakecoldwater