Best Chiller for DIY Cold Plunge (Don’t Waste Your $)

David, I'm looking for a chiller system that can handle both cold and hot settings. I'd like to get a chiller-heater combo so I can:

Take a 3-minute cold plunge at 45 degrees fahrenheit every morning at 7:30 AM.
Enjoy a hot tub at 104 degrees fahrenheit for about 15 minutes each night at 10:30 PM.

I want the chiller system to come with a timer or schedule function. It can be part of the system or an add-on. I need it to power on automatically for a couple of hours before I use it, so the water's at the right temperature when I am ready to use it.

Can you recommend the best chiller-heater for these needs? Unfortunately, I do not have the space for two separate systems for contrast therapy. The location of the chiller system will be inside of the house. Thanks for your help.

“Save your money”
Literally costs the same as actual ice bath chillers

Hi David, I’m concerned about the set up I should get, the Ice barrel 300 or 400 with the eco plus 1.5 hp, as I live in Miami it gets quite hot in summer, I like the ice barrel 400 as I can be in a standing position, but as it doesn’t have insulation I’m worried a little bit about the electric bill. What do you recommend?

Can you please give me a recommendation on a water to water chiller so I can heat my pool with the heat?

Damn, ive got a 300gal but totally cant afford a chiller. 😅one day

Super helpful video! Thank you!

Will this chill my beer?

What do you think about using a chiller with an inflatable Spa/jacuzzi like the Lay Z spa? Im thinking it already has a pump incorporated so I wouldn’t need to buy a pump plus with the jets I wouldn’t get that thermal layer. What’s your thoughts please?

I bought the 1 1/2 hp water chiller from vevor along with most of the components you recommended in your first kit link. only issue is there are still some unanswered questions that i would rather not try to figure out by trial and error. I want to know how to make sure all hoses, water pump and fittings are properly put together as to not leak water into my garage and i cant find any articles videos or links to think information so far. Got any suggestions?

Do you need a pump with the aqua 1/4 chiller?

What pump did you use for the EcoPlus thanks😊

Medium size deep freeze, and an eBay pid controller boom 💥 done and dirt cheap, just seal the seams really well

privileged First world people's problems 😂

Does anyone use ozone with the grizzly coolers? Can they handle it? Thanks

Thanks!

will i damage my 1 1/2 hp water chiller if i use any* pump below the recommended strength?

Given that the ecoplus 1.5 can chill 1300 gph, with the proper pump, could it be used to chill two tubs if the plumbing is properly setup?

Hey how much water you need in your barrel? I live in apartment 6th floor and I been wanting to put one in my apartment.

Why is the hydrogen peroxide food grade? I'm not going to drink the water! The normal kind is good enough to pour directly on open wounds... Surely it's ok to soak in a bit of it that's been diluted with many gallons of water.

Aquarium coolers are CHEAP! I got two for 85 each and wham throw in my garden tub and done! 200 <

Yeah they want 1100 for a plastic barrel! Insane

Currently doing cold plunging in a soaking tub with ice blocks. I only got it to 61 degrees. Definitely want a set up at some point. I live in Florida.

Is there not an affordable small chiller for a small ice bath tub?

Is 10 amps too much en electricity bills ?

What do you use for water filtration?

You should wrap that barrel in an adhesive aluminum face insulation. It’ll keep it from absorbing sunlight and also keep it from transferring the heat as fast. You are running $65/month in electricity atleast.

Could you just use with a bath tub instead of a barrel?

I’m purchasing the 1/2 HP chiller, pump & hoses. Anything else I need to DIY cold plunge. I’m using your stock tank instructions

Has anyone used in an existing jacuzzi? I want to chill.

Got a question! I picked up the 1.5 eco plus chiller. Had it for about a month and love it along with my cold plunge build. I see the temp ranges from 38-104° I decided to set the temp to 104. Does it eat up water? While buying it I was thinking I could have a hot tub as well as a cold plunge. I set it and the temp isn’t rising as quickly as I would expect for something heating water

Dude, I can buy a chest freezer for 200

Has anyone tried? This is a compatible with the plunge Eco

I had the the plunge and the chiller went out after a year and two months. I don’t think it’s good for outdoor use. I’m gonna try the eco-

39 degrees?! you know only three countries in the world use Fahrenheit? the United States, the Cayman Islands and Liberia. Why would you not include the other 189 countries in the world that use centigrade?

which is quieter in operation the active aqua or the eco plus?

Update: I unboxed the EcoPlus chiller and the manual says "Do not install in direct sunlight or where rain or water could splash on it". I guess it is not rated for outdoor use after all.

Thank you so much for your videos! In this one, you mention a inline pump. Your kit only recommends a submersible pump (as far as I can see). I'd like to use an inline pump. Which model would you recommend, considering that I'm using a 1/2 HP EcoPlus chiller?

I recently ordered the 1 hp eco plus chiller and it recommends the eco plus 1056 gph pump. Is it ok to use the 1267 gph eco plus pump? I dont want to cause any issues/damage to the chiller.

Do you know if I can use 3/4” vinyl tubing with the Ecoplus 1 HP? I know it’s set up for 1” vinyl tubing

We have winters in Canada and would like to have the pump running 24/7 to prevent freezing. Will this chiller stop chilling if the pump is still running 24/7? How to set that

The ecoplus has doubled in price. 😑

Just ordered 1 1/2 ho Eco Plus chiller for my barrel plunge. Would like an external pump what do you recommend? Thanks liked the video and subscribed.

I can’t find these things in stock lately.

Why wouldn't you just use an ice chest freezer. That's essentially what the $10k are made from, and you can DIY it for around $1800 using all new equipment.

Great video and very helpful but you have the Eco Plus chiller facing the wrong way. The display is on the front and the fan should discharge hot air away from the wall not into it. It will also work better and not draw as much current if you turn it around.

how long does it take to get cold? i guess a long time, so you have to keep it on all the time?

Was kind of confused when you mentioned the GPH pump requirements for the EcoPlus 1.5hp. You said it requires 1300 GPH pumping power but most pumps don’t go that high. Then you say that’s why it’s a great option. Sounds contradictory. But I probably misinterpreted. I have the 1200 GPH Danner pump. Is that enough for the 1.5 EcoPlus?

im pushing 2000 GPH on a 1hp aqua chiller with a stock tank 110 gal in SoFlo takes about 8hrs to cool from 80 F to 42 F

What about Penguin? Made in USA and they offer 3 year warranty