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Why Consistency is Key: Ensuring Every Plunge is Perfect

Why Consistency is Key: Ensuring Every Plunge is Perfect

You know that moment when you step into an ice bath, ready for that cold water snapping you into the present... but the water just isn't quite cold enough? That's the experience that most people have when going to a...

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How long should it take to cool 5000-10000 litres?

How long should it take to cool 5000-10000 litres?

I heard a story earlier this year about a chiller salesman connecting his chiller to a 20 litre bucket to show a client how quickly it cooled the water. I had a good laugh, but it does raise the question...

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The replacement cycle of smaller chillers

The replacement cycle of smaller chillers

Anyone who's had an ice bath for longer than 12 to 18 months understands the typical replacement cycle of chillers, especially the smaller ones. Months 1-3: it's humming. Months 3-6: it can't hit the temp it needs to but still...

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Two ways to make your chiller run more efficiently

Two ways to make your chiller run more efficiently

We see a lot of different machines being used as chillers in the field. Some of them good, most of them not. But across all of them, we see that there are usually ways to make them run more efficiently....

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Why Your Small Pool Needs a Big Chiller

Why Your Small Pool Needs a Big Chiller

Most people assume that smaller pools require smaller chillers. It’s logical—less water should mean less cooling power needed. But installers across Australia are discovering the opposite is true. We recently spoke with one of the country’s largest cold plunge installation...

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Why ice-making ice baths are a risk in commercial spaces

Why ice-making ice baths are a risk in commercial spaces

An ice bath that makes a layer of ice is cool. It’s great in content and there’s something special about cracking through that top layer. But, in commercial facilities it’s a no go for one simple reason. If water has...

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What is the ideal temperature for a cold plunge?

What is the ideal temperature for a cold plunge?

What is the ideal temperature for a cold plunge? This is a question we get asked all the time, and to manage expectations, we don't stick to one answer. It all comes down to knowing your audience and the experience...

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3 must-knows before buying ice bath equipment

3 must-knows before buying ice bath equipment

When people are looking for an ice bath, they think of the tub with everything inside. But when you're looking at a commercial setup, everything becomes more modular. Not because of the space you have, but because of the work...

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Why chillers fail when the temperature hits 25°C

Why chillers fail when the temperature hits 25°C

When people compare chillers, they usually look at: Cooling capacity Power rating Price Litres it's rated for Makes sense — it's what you have access to. But here's what's rarely mentioned: Most of those specs are rated in 20°C ambient...

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