Buy the right one once
Ice fill vs insulated tub vs chiller
No spin. Here's how the three ways to plunge actually compare for a UK home.
| Tub + bagged ice | Insulated tub | Tub + chiller ★ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | £150–£600 | £800–£1,500 | £1,300–£3,000 |
| Holds a true 3°C | No — drifts as ice melts | Briefly, then warms | Yes, automatically |
| Works year-round | Winter only | Mostly winter | All year |
| Running cost / month | ~£200+ in ice (summer) | Ice top-ups | £15–30 electricity |
| Effort | Buy & haul ice each time | Some ice, less often | Fill once, set & forget |
| Best for | Trying it out | Cooler months | Regular, year-round plunging |
★ Most people who stick with cold-water therapy end up here. See the running-cost calculator for your own numbers.
How we compare to a typical seller
✓ Honest tested specs
Real held temperature, chiller power, noise level and running cost on every product — not vague marketing.
✓ UK-stocked, duty-free
Shipped from our UK warehouse with named delivery dates — no two-month China waits or surprise import charges.
✓ Service, not "fix it yourself"
In-warranty faults get an engineer or a swap unit, with spares in stock for years.
✓ A company that'll be here
Properly funded and UK-registered, so the warranty you buy is one we can honour.