Chill Tub Original Ice Bath (13amp Plug‑In)

Chill Tub Original | 1-Person Ice Bath with Built-In Chiller to 3°C

A serious cold plunge built to feel like a proper piece of equipment, not a gimmick. The Chill Tub Original delivers true cold-water therapy down to 3°C from a 13A plug, with a 304 stainless steel interior and an aluminium cabinet topped with teak — the kind of build that ages well outdoors and sits cleanly indoors.

It is the right tub for people who take recovery seriously and want sauna-grade kit on the cold side: durable, low-friction to run, and engineered for repeatable daily use rather than once-a-month novelty.

Cold immersion works through a brief, controlled sympathetic nervous system response — vasoconstriction at the skin surface, increased heart rate, and a noradrenergic surge that many users describe as a clear-headed reset. The benefit compounds with repetition, which is why ownership friction matters: the tub you actually use daily is worth more than the spec sheet of one you do not.

Chiller performance and power

The integrated chiller takes water down to 3°C with no ice required, running from a standard UK 13A 3-pin socket. That single detail removes most of the friction in cold-water therapy: no ice runs to a petrol station, no schedule built around a freezer cycle, no pre-planning a session. Set the temperature, let the system stabilise, step in.

Build, materials and durability

The cabinet is aluminium with a teak top — corrosion-resistant outdoors, warm to the touch, and visually finished rather than utilitarian. The interior is 304 stainless steel: low maintenance, dimensionally stable across the temperature range, and the kind of surface that ages cleanly without staining or chemical attack from ozone. Cabin dimensions are 73cm wide × 180cm long × 75cm deep externally; internal usable space is 64 × 115 × 68cm.

Water care and ownership

Built-in ozone with cartridge filtration handles the ongoing water hygiene work — ozone is a strong oxidiser that decomposes organic contaminants without leaving a chemical residue, and the filter handles particulate. Cleaning routine is straightforward: filter cleaned monthly, replaced quarterly; cabin cleaned with soapy water or a hot-tub-specific surface cleaner — avoid household cleaners that can attack the stainless. A free insulated cover ships with the tub to help temperature stability when not in use.

Delivery & site preparation

• Standard delivery: Free standard delivery is included.
• Delivery type: Cold tub deliveries are usually specialist freight or booked delivery because of size and weight.
• Floor loading: When filled, a cold tub is significantly heavier than its dry weight — confirm that the placement surface (patio, deck, gym floor) can support the loaded weight before delivery.
• Power: This model runs from a UK 13A 3-pin socket. Confirm the supply is in the correct position before delivery.
• Drainage: Cold tubs drain via hose pipe connection; site near a suitable drain point or an open garden where drained water can run off without nuisance.
• Setup & commissioning: Setup and commissioning is not included unless clearly stated on the product page. Check access (doorways, gates, turning areas) before ordering.

Technical specification

• Capacity: 1 person
• External dimensions: 73cm (W) × 180cm (L) × 75cm (D)
• Internal dimensions: 64cm (W) × 115cm (L) × 68cm (D)
• Dry weight: 125kg
• Water capacity: 400 litres
• Temperature: Chills to 3°C (no ice required)
• Power supply: UK 13A 3-pin (220–240V, 50/60Hz)
• Cabinet: Aluminium with teak top
• Interior: 304 stainless steel
• Water care: Built-in ozone + filtration
• Drainage: Hose pipe connection
• Included: Free insulated cover, free nationwide delivery
• Warranty: 2 years
• Use: Indoor or outdoor