How to run an ice bath, hot tub or outdoor bath

In short

Stand it on a level, cushioned surface, connect a filter pump if you want to keep the water, cover it when it is not in use, and use as little chlorine as possible.

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Step by step

Stand it on a level surface
Place the container on a flat, level spot, on a surface that will not let bathers' feet carry dirt into it.
Do not stand it on gravel or stones: the weight of the water will bend the metal and damage the container permanently.
Stand the container on concrete or a wooden deck, and in any case put a layer between the container and the surface: pool foam, artificial grass, a good-quality mat or similar.
Keeping the water? Connect a filter pump
If you want to keep the water in the container for longer, connect its drain outlet to a pool paper-filter pump. This pump does not disinfect the water; it clears it of floating particles such as hair, skin flakes and physical dirt.
Usually, depending on the type and size of the filter, one hour of running a day is enough. A timer switch can run it automatically. Read and follow the importer's and manufacturer's instructions for connecting and running the filter.
Keep electricity and water apartSafety
Do not bathe while the pump is running; it is best to unplug it before getting into the water. In public places, all electrics near the container should be earthed.
Cover it when it is not in useSafety
Cover the container when it is not in use. A soft cover keeps out leaves, dust, insects and the like, and also prevents evaporation and changes in the water level.
Only a fitted rigid cover, or a fence around the container, protects children and prevents falls. Use is at the user's responsibility alone.
Chlorine: better none, and if so, very little
In small containers we recommend using no chlorine at all, since the water is easily changed every few days. If you do choose to use chlorine, keep the dose low, because the volume of water in these containers is very small. In our containers we recommend cutting the chlorine tablet in two and putting half a tablet in the floating dispenser. Set it to its minimum opening and leave it in the container for no more than an hour a day, while the pump is running.
Test strips can be used to monitor the chlorine level in the bath. Too high a dose of chlorine may damage the container's galvanising.
Do not alter the container
Do not alter the structure of the container, or the silicone or resin seals in it.
A scratch on the outside? Easily repaired
If there are scratches on the outside or damage to the galvanising, clean well with fine sandpaper and spray with galvanising spray.