How to Use Bulkhead Fittings and Drill holes in Your DIY Stock Tank Cold Plunge

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DIY Cold Plunge

Жыл бұрын

One of the questions I had early on in my DIY stock tank cold plunge build was, "How will I attach all of the plumbing?" Well, it all starts with one fitting... the BULKHEAD UNION!
In this video I will show you how to drill into both a structural foam (plastic) tank and a galvanized steel stock tank for a cold plunge and use bulkhead fittings so you can attach plumbing without having pipes hanging over the edge of our tub.
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@426superbee4
@426superbee4 10 ай бұрын
The factory out let is plenty! Just fine reducers to fit it. For a outlet. Start drilling a bunch of holes in it, and rein it. Can always run the top hose over the top for a inlet. can use a spray bar, or like a water fountain. Its got factory holes around the top rail. for a mount if you wish
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 10 ай бұрын
👍
@jefferycross265
@jefferycross265 11 ай бұрын
Once you drill in the hole, place the drill in reverse, and the backward motion will not grab and jerk. However, it will create a nice circle that will help once you place it back to cutting direction.
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 11 ай бұрын
nice tip!
@anthonycronce
@anthonycronce Жыл бұрын
I just did mine and tried something different to clean the hole up. If you have a heat gun, pull anything excessive off by hand. After that, use your heat gun to melt up the rest of the little pieces. I tried this aesthetically on the top of the tup where I hit it with my saw and it shaped up nicely so I cleaned this up the same way.
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
good to know! thanks for sharing. Those scrapes can be frustrating
@Silversidepro
@Silversidepro Жыл бұрын
Try using you drill in reverse after the bit drills the pilot hole. It should still cut through the polyethylene just fine. IT will take a bit longer but still give a very clean cut and less chance of kicking back as it is not as agressive.
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
that's an awesome tip, thanks!
@Kirbythediver
@Kirbythediver 9 күн бұрын
Just put in my bulkheads, It was a good call to replace the factory one. That thing is flimsy as hell. Im waiting on my custom sheet metal drip pan to get fabricated, then ill be on to the running of pipes and insulation. Drip pan will be under stock tank, going to mount my wheels on a slight incline to encourage any condensation caught in the pan to pool up towards the mech area where ill have an access panel on the back to put desiccant. Im planning on insulating the crap out of the tank area so shouldn't be too much sweating. There will also be a drip pan in the mech area that houses the pump and filter. Using some old pc fans to create a airflow in the mech area. I HOPE youll post my build to the blog as theres a lot of extra features the community could get inspiration from :)
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Күн бұрын
Send me the final build!
@Kirbythediver
@Kirbythediver Күн бұрын
@@DIYColdPlunge hoping for completion this coming weekend, July 7th
@criswellair
@criswellair 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I bought your framing and plumping plans. I understand that you used the existing drain hole on the 100 gal rubbermaid tank as your outlet to the chiller. Did you use a y connector shutoff valve at the drain hole so the outlet hole can also be used to drain the tub? Hope that makes sense.
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! I use a ball valve at the drain/outlet 👍
@BradFinn
@BradFinn Жыл бұрын
Hey. Read some of the other comments and starting my own project. In his hidsight would you have just used the drain hole that’s already there and drilled one less hole? Or is two necessary?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
Hey Brad! Two is not necessary, I drilled that hole before I thought of pairing the drain with the outlet from the tank.
@scottmarkland6873
@scottmarkland6873 Жыл бұрын
Would the drain hole be better for pulling water into the filter? Or for clean water re-entering the tub?
@donnewlin2608
@donnewlin2608 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the great videos! Does it matter how high on the tank the holes are cut for the inlet and outlet? Any reason one should be higher or lower than the other? Thanks!
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 5 ай бұрын
I have always put mine just below the water line when I'm not in the tub.
@bryanbeardsley6068
@bryanbeardsley6068 10 ай бұрын
Make your pilot hole without the hole saw on the arbor. After your pilot hole is complete then add the hole saw back onto the arbor. This allows you to slowly move the hole saw in rather than that abrupt start when the pilot bit goes through. 👍🏻
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 10 ай бұрын
good tip!
@minombreeslos
@minombreeslos Жыл бұрын
Any reason for the Rubbermaid over the metal? Thanks for the video good stuff!
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
I'll make a video on this, but the main reasons are that they are all the exact same size (Metal has some variance), and they are less prone to leaking because they are molded without seams.
@LeeanRepzTraining
@LeeanRepzTraining Жыл бұрын
Do you think adding some plumbers putty along with the bulk head can ensure enclosure? Bought some cause I was going to use a drainage pipe instead but found this video, would want to make use of the putty if it helps😊
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
I've used silicone with the bulkhead in some builds and it has helped. I dont have experience with plumbers putty but it might work.
@DanSanniti
@DanSanniti 9 ай бұрын
@@DIYColdPlunge When you say "it has helped", does that mean you've had leaks with the rubber gasket?
@lukejessen8645
@lukejessen8645 7 ай бұрын
Did you end up using Plumber's putty to help seal the bulk head?@@DanSanniti I had the same idea and am considering using it to avoid leaks.
@dailyjotandtittle
@dailyjotandtittle Жыл бұрын
just found your channel. thank you! any reason this wouldn't work with the galvanized steel tanks?
@dailyjotandtittle
@dailyjotandtittle Жыл бұрын
sorry... I asked too soon! you address this in the video.
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
No worries! Hope this helps 👍
@DrbalFam-yh4vr
@DrbalFam-yh4vr 9 ай бұрын
I have a rubbermaid tub just like the one in your vid, and I use the icepod chiller. What do you recommend for insulation around the tub to help it stay cool, and what about the condensation? Thanks
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 9 ай бұрын
Spray foam will be the only thing that will help with condensation, you'll want to get it on as much of the surface as possible. The Foambeak can help with that - diycoldplunge.com/products/foambeak-canned-foam-insulation-nozzle
@mrgetmoneyism
@mrgetmoneyism Жыл бұрын
I am thinking about getting the framing plans off your website. I have a 150 gal Rubbermaid tub and wanted to know if the plans are speced for 150 gal. If not what changes would need to be made for 150 gal tub?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
I'm working on the 150 gal. now - it hasn't been released yet. The one that is up there is the 100 Gal.
@mojito5765
@mojito5765 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your videos. So, the chilled water goes into the top of the tub and you used the tub drain location as your return to the chiller?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
Correct!
@yoslater
@yoslater 11 ай бұрын
@@DIYColdPlunge If you use spray foam/pink insulation combination how would you be able to access and open the return/drain pipe to empty the tank? wouldn't you still need the dedicated drain pipe to drain? or am I missing something obvious?
@yoslater
@yoslater 11 ай бұрын
I think I found what I was looking for in your intake/outake PDF, so no need to answer.
@jefflangford3258
@jefflangford3258 8 ай бұрын
So there is no need too drill two holes then just use the one drilled at the top of the tank for the chilled water inlet and the drain that comes stock on the tank as the return to the chiller ?
@JoshuaHMejia
@JoshuaHMejia 9 ай бұрын
Would you recommend a special hole saw drill bit for a galvanized steel horse trough tank?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 9 ай бұрын
I used my standard one without issue - it's not super thick so it wasnt an issue. If you are buying new you may as well snag one for metal.
@josevalerio4152
@josevalerio4152 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I did do this for my plunge, but I did this only for the water filter, now I purchased an Active aqua .25 chiller and it's set up for a 3/4 hose not 1 inch, do you have any suggestion on how to match this up? I hope I explained myself here...Thank you!
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 2 ай бұрын
Yep! You'll want a 1" threaded to 3/4" socket fitting to thread into the bulkhead.
@MasterHowLeH
@MasterHowLeH 2 ай бұрын
thanks for this, but how do you connect 1 - 1/4 Tubing (from the intext pump) to that big 1 inch bulk head?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 2 ай бұрын
Same concept, just reversed. They make threaded x barbed fittings. You'd just need the appropriate size.
@IrishPat82
@IrishPat82 Жыл бұрын
I haven't found the video where you talk about exactly where to put the holes. I see the one in this video but where do I put the other hole? (or holes?) I bought the plumbing plans and they don't say exactly
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
Utilize the existing drain for the outlet + drain, then what I did was drill a hole about 1/2 way up on the opposite side. It's the hole I am installing the bulkhead toward the end of the video. I mention disregarding the other hole on that side (this was before I thought of the design in my plans)
@IsaiahEdward
@IsaiahEdward 17 күн бұрын
I recently bought your video/pdf plans for the plumbing and I’m curious why you made another hole on the bottom right? The drain serves as an outlet and drain and then you have only one inlet which is the middle.
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 17 күн бұрын
This is my prototype stock tank. Those were all test holes
@IsaiahEdward
@IsaiahEdward 17 күн бұрын
@@DIYColdPlunge that’s what I assumed but I was tripping out! 😂 so just the drain and inlet two holes is required?
@hjkramer404
@hjkramer404 11 ай бұрын
Would placing both holes on the short end of the tank be a mistake? Im thinking this would result in shorter hoses (less condensation/less heat loss), but Im not sure if this would impede proper circulation. Thanks!
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 11 ай бұрын
As long as you can create a water tight seal on the bulkhead there's no reason it wouldn't work 👍
@brandong8978
@brandong8978 Жыл бұрын
I bought a water chiller that shipped with all the tubing, bulkhead fittings, elbow barb fittings, etc all sized at 3/4" (the Penguin Cold Therapy Chiller). Do you think I need to upgrade these parts to 1"? or am I fine using what they sent with the chiller?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 11 ай бұрын
I would use what the manufacturer sent for the unit 👍
@user-zm1cj2rc3u
@user-zm1cj2rc3u 8 ай бұрын
What is the reducer you use to go from this bulkhead fitting to the 1-1/4"ID x 1-3/4" OD braided vinyl tubing? Can you provide me with the Menards link? I think I have the rest, brother. Thanks. Just finished the OG 100 gal plunge and this is the last item I need.
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 7 ай бұрын
Hey! You'd need a 1" threaded to 1-1/4" barbed fitting.
@tylerbates8198
@tylerbates8198 Жыл бұрын
I know that center one is your out let but did you say you’re doing 2 inlet holes?? More water pressure since it’s gravity fed??
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
I did 2 and connected them with a tee fitting... but it was only because I changed my game plan mid-project. I haven't seen any difference in water flow between doing it this way and using only the drain plug.
@Irongiant5
@Irongiant5 Жыл бұрын
Any reason you went with 1” vs 3/4” bulkheads? Curious because your filter is 3/4”. Thanks!
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
The male 3/4" threaded adapters constrict water flow quite a bit, which ultimately affected suction in my initial testing.
@ryanbellus2831
@ryanbellus2831 6 ай бұрын
pro tip, start hole saw in reverse for a few seconds then go back right tighty direction and you shouldn't skip the bit anymore
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@dailyjotandtittle
@dailyjotandtittle Жыл бұрын
can you help me with the location of my inlet (from the filter/sanitation system? does the inlet need to be higher than the level of the water inside my tub?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
Sure! I put mine opposite the existing drain hole - it's the hole in the middle at 6:32 in this video.
@hockysa
@hockysa 8 ай бұрын
Can you add these bulkhead fittings to the portable material tubs?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 7 ай бұрын
I'm not sure...
@dontnomi9569
@dontnomi9569 Жыл бұрын
Drilling in reverse will give you a much cleaner cut
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
That is an excellent tip
@pumbapoindexter
@pumbapoindexter Жыл бұрын
The link you posted for the bulkhead says you need a 2-1/4" hole is that correct or should we go smaller and get the 1-7/8" hole saw
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
I didn't notice that! Mine was 1 7/8" and worked out just fine.
@pcahn621
@pcahn621 Жыл бұрын
there’s no way you used 1 7/8 hole saw bit. I use 1 7/8 hole saw bit and the hole is way too small for the 1” bulkhead. now I have to make this hole bigger somehow….
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
@@pcahn621 It 100%, without a doubt was. It looks like the manufacturer changed the style of their bulkhead
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
@@pcahn621 is it for your inlet back into the tub?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
@@pcahn621 Check this out - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nN2ggqSks5auaZs.html
@josephferlitto4069
@josephferlitto4069 11 ай бұрын
How are you connecting to tubing from the chiller ? Are you using 3/4" tubing or 1"? Would you switch to 3/4" bulkheads if you were using 3/4" tubing? thanks
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 11 ай бұрын
I use 3/4" tubing. The reason I used 1" is that the male threaded fittings reduce down so much on the 3/4" Nothing wrong with 3/4" bulkheads, I just wanted to keep flow open as much as I could
@jedslockedter4me
@jedslockedter4me 8 ай бұрын
@@DIYColdPlungebut how do you fit a 3/4 tubing into a 1” bulkhead, is our question…
@marcusverhage3679
@marcusverhage3679 24 күн бұрын
@@jedslockedter4me "barded fitting" adapters. Was wondering this for a long time too
@curb0305
@curb0305 2 күн бұрын
What size bulk head union for a 100 gallon rubbermaid stock tank drain?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Күн бұрын
I use 1" but just know there is not a standard outer size... 1" refers to the inner. Check on what hole saw size you need.
@jdpyncheon7576
@jdpyncheon7576 9 ай бұрын
How did you seal the bulkheads? I keep getting leaks mo matter how much silicone I use
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 9 ай бұрын
I did it the exact way I show in this video
@beanerstones
@beanerstones 8 ай бұрын
Where did you purchase bulkhead fittings?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 7 ай бұрын
Menards. You can find them on Amazon too.
@MandoManics
@MandoManics 4 ай бұрын
Anyway to connect the pump to the drain hole on the Rubbermaid?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 4 ай бұрын
Yep! That's what I recommend. Your plumbing starts from that bulkhead
@MandoManics
@MandoManics 4 ай бұрын
@@DIYColdPlunge how did you make connection there? PVC reducer?
@BenSolariBYU
@BenSolariBYU Жыл бұрын
What size hole do we need to drill?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
You will need to double check the size of your bulkhead. I've purchased 1" bulkheads from the same store at different times and the thickness has been different.
@ThanksWyatt
@ThanksWyatt Жыл бұрын
Link to the bulkheads used?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
Here you go! www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/tank-fittings-strainers/green-leaf-inc-bulkhead-union-fitting/tf100/p-1444431646587-c-8560.htm?tid=6595766261027535501&ipos=1
@ThanksWyatt
@ThanksWyatt Жыл бұрын
@@DIYColdPlunge Thanks. Also, are you going to have ozone generators back in-stock soon?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
@@ThanksWyatt I just got the shipping confirmation yesterday, I typically have them in about a weeks time
@DavidDragen-nf2ct
@DavidDragen-nf2ct 4 ай бұрын
It appears that all of your EQ uses 3/4" fittings - any reason you use 1" bulkheads instead of 3/4?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 4 ай бұрын
The ID on the 3/4" restricts flow more than I wanted it to. Much more problematic on the outlet to the pump than the return though.
@bgriffin5447
@bgriffin5447 2 ай бұрын
Why are you wearing sunglasses to drill a hole in plastic? Lmfao..
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 2 ай бұрын
Um... it's bright out? Is that acceptable to you?
@eztwraps
@eztwraps Жыл бұрын
Why am I half way through the video and your still talking about the hole saw?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
You need holes to use bulkheads 👍
@eztwraps
@eztwraps Жыл бұрын
@@DIYColdPlunge yes but all you have to do is show the tool, cut the hole and then show where to cut the other hole but you talk about the hole saw for 30 mins before even cutting a hole. you're prob still talking about the hole saw honestly. lol
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
@@eztwraps lol cutting the hole is the one thing you can't undo... causes a lot of stress for folks hence the focus for the video. Feel free to move along... unless you want to keep talking about hole saws.
@eztwraps
@eztwraps Жыл бұрын
@@DIYColdPlunge we can keep talking about it. If you like since you really like talking about it. So how do you cut a hole in a plastic container? I was thinking an utility knife would work better with a hand drawn circle?
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge Жыл бұрын
@@eztwraps I'm all in if you are! But let's focus, we're talking hole saws here - not utility knives.
@sliv5sliv
@sliv5sliv 10 ай бұрын
If you have to take 5 mins to explain the process of drilling with a hole saw you have no business to be drilling. I'm surprised this guy knows how to use a drill.
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 10 ай бұрын
😂 thanks for stopping by
@cycology3
@cycology3 8 ай бұрын
Well, I am sure he did it for ladies like me!!! I SUPER appreciate it when these "how to" videos don't assume you know how to do everything! I had to google how to attach drill bit!!! LOL!!! SO THANK YOU @diycoldplunge
@DIYColdPlunge
@DIYColdPlunge 8 ай бұрын
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