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Ice Barrel Chiller
A half-horsepower chiller that turns an Ice Barrel into a chilled plunge.
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Ice Barrel Chiller at a glance
What we like
- Cools down to about 37°F, per the maker, with app control over Wi-Fi
- Runs on a standard ~115V circuit with a 15A fuse rating
- Lets you start with ice and add the chiller later if you stick with it
Trade-offs
- Costs thousands of dollars on top of the tub
- The chiller carries a one-year manufacturer's warranty
- Needs regular filter cleaning and water care
- Best for
- People who already own an Ice Barrel, or any cold-plunge tub with chiller ports, and want to stop buying ice.
- Skip it if
- You haven't tried cold plunging yet, or you only plunge a few times a month.
- Power: ~115V, 60Hz, 15A fuse
- Lowest temperature: 37°F (maker claim)
- Size: 18.63" × 16.40" × 20.40"
- Weight: 65 lbs
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Where it appears in our guides
The add-on that removes the ice
Plunge vs. Ice Barrel
A half-horsepower chiller that turns an Ice Barrel into a chilled plunge, cooling to about 37°F per the maker, with Wi-Fi app control. It runs on a standard 115V circuit, costs thousands on top of the tub, carries a one-year warranty and needs regular filter cleaning and water care.
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Best chiller upgrade
Cold Plunge vs. Ice Bath
A half-horsepower chiller that the maker says cools to 37°F, with Wi-Fi app control, on a standard ~115V circuit with a 15A fuse rating. It turns an ice bath into a chilled plunge so you stop buying ice. It costs thousands of dollars on top of the tub, needs regular filter care and carries a one-year warranty.
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