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Black polyethylene cold plunge tub on outdoor cedar deck showing early UV chalking on rim
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Polyethylene cold plunge tub UV degradation: what actually happens

HDPE and LLDPE cold plunge tubs can lose 50%+ tensile strength after 1,000 hours of UV exposure without stabilizers. Here's what that means for your tub.

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