{"product_id":"chill-tub-original","title":"Chill Tub Original Ice Bath (13amp Plug‑In)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChill Tub \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chill-tub-obsidian\"\u003eOriginal | 1-Person Ice Bath\u003c\/a\u003e with Built-In Chiller to 3°C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uyfHcWXmJhw\" title=\"Cold Plunge Tubs | Steam \u0026amp; Oak\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChiller performance and power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild, materials and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater care and ownership\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; site preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free standard delivery is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold tub deliveries are usually specialist freight or booked delivery because of size and weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor loading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e This model runs from a UK 13A 3-pin socket. Confirm the supply is in the correct position before delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup \u0026amp; commissioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Setup and commissioning is not included unless clearly stated on the product page. Check access (doorways, gates, turning areas) before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 person\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73cm (W) × 180cm (L) × 75cm (D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64cm (W) × 115cm (L) × 68cm (D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chills to 3°C (no ice required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK 13A 3-pin (220–240V, 50\/60Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium with teak top\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in ozone + filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hose pipe connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free insulated cover, free nationwide delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor or outdoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef4f9;border-left:4px solid #2d5a8a;padding:18px 22px;margin:32px 0 0 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1em;color:#1e3d5a;\"\u003e💡 Pairing cold with heat? Plan the full protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eCold plunges work hardest as part of a contrast therapy routine. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.steamandoak.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/uk-sauna-buying-guide\" style=\"color:#2d5a8a;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUK Sauna Buying Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e for how to pair sauna and cold plunge sessions, indoor vs outdoor setup, and what actually fits a UK household. Written by founder Sarb Gill (BSc Biology).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chill Tub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57255946977667,"sku":"00215","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/1187\/1619\/files\/chill-tubs-original-ice-bath-1-person-dimensions-10.webp?v=1778009225","url":"https:\/\/www.steamandoak.co.uk\/products\/chill-tub-original","provider":"Steam\u0026Oak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}