All Penguin Chillers

Penguin chillers plug into a standard 120v outlet.

Shipping is included to all lower 48 states. Please call for a shipping quote to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or Mexico.

Penguin water chillers come with a titanium heat exchanger, which prevents copper from coming into contact with your water. Because toxic levels of copper can build up in water being used for long periods of time, copper heat exchangers aren’t recommended.

All chillers have a built-in flow switch to disable the chiller in case of a pump failure.

High Efficiency (HE)
HE models use a larger titanium coil compared to the standard version. The larger coil offers more contact surface area and contact time to provide more cooling. Both models run the same compressor, which means their power draw is the same. The high-efficiency models provide more cooling without any extra power consumption. Because of this – and there being a very small price difference- I recommend the HE models over the standard model when available.

Pump: Danner Mag-drive 500gph – 1800gph. Other pumps may be acceptable for use however they often apply less than 10 psi to the chiller. If you’re using a different pool/spa pump or any other pump rated in horsepower, please talk with our tech support first.

Digital Controller: The controller constantly monitors your system’s incoming water temperature; therefore, water flow is needed at all times for it to read current temperatures successfully. When your system’s water temperature moves above your desired set point, the controller tells the compressor and fan to turn on and begin cooling the water. Once your desired set point temperature is reached, the compressor and fan will turn off.

• 1″ NPT inlet/outlet ports (female threaded PVC)
• Titanium Heat Exchanger = Reef Tank Safe
• Recommended operating range: 40°F to ~100°F
• Coldest practical water temperature: 35°F to 39°F
• 6′ Power Cord
• 110 – 120 Volts /
• 1-Year Product Warranty
• Proudly made in the USA

Sizing Your Chiller
When choosing the best size chiller for your cold plunge, there are several variables to keep in mind. The best practice is to design for the “worst case scenario” and choose the next stronger unit if in doubt.

• Volume of water
• Desired water temperature
• Ambient temperature (average, high, and low)
• Ambient humidity
• Amount of direct sun exposure
• Tank/tub material
• Amount & type of insulation
• Type of plumbing
• Length of plumbing
• Number, frequency, and duration of people using the cold plunge

Example:

If you live in California on a hot day, it might reach the high 90s F but drop into 60s Fat night; and with low humidity, a 1/2 HP chiller would be fine.

In Central Texas, if it is in the high 90s F range, it might only drop to 80s F at night, and with high humidity, a 1 HP chiller would perform better.

Condensation
If you live in a hot, humid climate, plan for condensation on the floor area beneath the plumbing, pump, and filter.

Outdoor Use
While the Penguin Chillers can be used outside, the case is not designed to hold up against the elements.  It is best to place it underneath a covered area or build an enclosure to protect it against rain, hail, snow, etc. The enclosure must have enough ventilation for the chiller to perform efficiently. This means that the vents on the enclosure should be at least as large as the vents on the chiller. Allow for at least 4 – 6 inches around the sides and top of the chiller.

Additional Items
The following items will be needed to set up a chiller-based cold plunge:

• pump
• sediment filter
• tubing/pipes
• fittings/connectors
• tub/container