Penguin Cold Therapy Chiller & Filter Bracket for the Ice Barrel*

Description

PLUG & PLAY – NO TOOLS NEEDED

Package includes:

1. 3/4HP Cold Therapy Chiller with built-in pump
2. Options:
   1. Barrel Bracket – no drilling required – continues to work with the lid on via handles in the lid.  The Barrel Bracket will fit Ice Barrel™ 400**
   2. 300 Filter Kit + Fittings.  This kit contains everything needed to utilize the built-in connections on the Ice Barrel™ 300**
3. Attached filter canister with 150 microns washable / reusable filter
4. Inline coarse screen (to catch hair/ large particles before entering chiller)
5. Hoses with Quick Connect ends

NOTE: Some pictures show the OLDER larger filter. Your filter will be the smaller one shown in the main picture!

**Non-Affiliation Disclaimer: We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the Ice Barrel™ brand.  Any product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks or images featured or referred to within the Penguin Chillers website (penguinchillers.com) and/or on any social media forum are the property of their respective trademark holders. 

Product Videos

Connecting Hoses

Attaching Bracket

Waterfall Return

General Information

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 get to be quite the burden.  Our chiller will keep your ice bath cold effortlessly, leading to more consistent and frequent usage. Make the most out of your barrel by turning it iceless!

The chiller can bring your water down to 40F – 44F, and down to 36F – 39F 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-40s should be possible on with about 100 gallons of water, even in full sun or less-than-ideal conditions.

Cost to Run (lower than most expect):

At $0.12/KWh, the monthly cost of operation should be around $15-$25/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.

A common question we get revolves around setting the chiller up on a timer. Ideally, you’ll want to keep the water cold at all times. There are a few reasons for this –

1. The cold water helps control bacteria (slimy walls) by slowing their growth.  This reduces the amount of maintenance needed to keep your water clean for longer periods of time.   This means less frequent water changes and lower levels of sanitizer (ex., hydrogen peroxide) can be used. You still need to wipe down the walls and floor with a lint-free cleaning cloth as needed to keep them from getting slimy.
2. If you are using it regularly, the amount of potential power savings will be fairly insignificant, the heat it would gain in the “off” period still needs to be removed when you turn it back on. So, if running normally costs $18-$28/month, you might be able to save $1-$3/month. However, you will have to change the water and the filter more often, so it is unlikely to save much money.
3. 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 as well. Cycling the power to the chiller adds unnecessary wear and tear to the pump.

Chiller Specs:

• • 3/4HP High-Efficiency Chiller
  • 7,500 BTU/hr
  • 56 dBA (fairly quiet)
  • 110 – 120 Volts / 450 Watts / 3.9 Amps
  • 14”W x 20”D x 12”H
  • 52 Pounds
  • Built-in Pump
  • 10′ power cord with GFCI protection
  • Weather rated for outdoor use (above-freezing ambient temps only)
  • 1-Year Product Warranty
  • Proudly made in the USA

Price, Warranty, & Service

When you order Penguin products from Chest Freezer Cold Plunge, you receive the same price, warranty, and service as you do ordering directly from Penguin. However, your patronage helps me support the global cold plunge community- and my family- and is greatly appreciated.

Shipping

These products will be shipped directly from Penguin Chillers, and I will send you a tracking number as soon as I have it.

*Ice Barrel Sold Separately

If you need to purchase an Ice Barrel, visit their website at ICEBARREL.COM and enter “JOHNR” at checkout to receive a $75 discount!