Whether you are new to cold therapy or a seasoned pro, you are likely doing it for the benefits that exposure to cold offers rather than the physical workout you’ll get from lugging all the ice needed to keep up with it. Let's face it – keeping up with the amount of ice needed to keep an ice bath cold can be quite the burden. Our chiller will effortlessly keep your ice bath cold, leading to more consistent and frequent usage. Make the most of your ice bath by turning it into an iceless bath!
The chiller can reach the low 40F’s, even down into high 30F’s with the right conditions. Ambient temps and sun exposure account for most of the heat load on a cold therapy tub (your body heat is insignificant compared to the sun). Reducing the external heat load will improve chiller performance. Low to mid 40F’s should be possible on a most +/-100 gallons setup even in full sun / less than ideal conditions. Our cold therapy chillers can be used indoors and outdoors, except in freezing conditions.
Cost to Run (lower than most expect):
At $0.12/KWh the monthly cost of operation should be around $18-$28/month. The compressor and fan only turn on when cooling is needed, once the water reaches your set point they turn off and only the low wattage pump continues to run.
We often get questions about setting up the chiller on a timer. Ideally, you’ll want to keep the water cold at all times. There are a few reasons for this –
Cold water largely controls bacteria (slimy walls) by slowing or stopping their growth. This significantly reduces the amount of maintenance needed to keep your water clean for longer periods. This means less frequent water changes and lower amounts of cleaner to be an effective dose (chlorine/hydrogen peroxide/etc.).
If you use it regularly, the potential power savings will be minimal; the heat it would gain in the “off” period still needs to be removed when you turn it back on. So if the normal running cost is $18-$28/month, you might be able to save $3-$5/month. However, the water and the filter would need changed more often, so it is unlikely to be a net cost savings.
When you cut power to the chiller, you also cut power to the pump. Pumps get the most wear and tear during startup, that’s when a pump is most likely to fail. Cycling the power to the chiller adds unnecessary wear and tear to the pump.
*Please note that your setup needs gravity prime to the pump; the pump cannot self-prime/suction. Place the chiller within 3' of the drain of your tub. The bottom of the chiller should be at the same or lower height compared to the bottom of your tub – do not elevate the chiller above the tub. An overly long tubing run from the tub drain to the chiller inlet may cause the pump to fail to move enough water.
Chiller Specs:
• 3/4HP High Efficiency Chiller
• 7,500 BTU/hr
• 56 dBA (fairly quiet)
• 110 – 120 Volts / 450 Watts / 3.9 Amps
• 17”W x 15”D x 13”H
• 49 Pounds
• Built in Pump
• 10' power cord with GFCI protection
• Rain Proof* (*disconnect chiller and drain completely when ambient temps are freezing or below to prevent damage to chiller)
• 1 Year Product Warranty
• Proudly made in the USA
*this price reflects purchasing the chiller WITH a Leisurecraft tub
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