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The Hidden Condensation Problem Destroying Recovery Spaces
You know that moment when you grab a cold bottle from the fridge on a scorching day, and within minutes it's dripping everywhere? That's exactly what's happening in recovery spaces across Australia right now—except instead of a small puddle, owners...
Why recovery centres keep buying undersized equipment
Sizing a chiller correctly is one of the most important aspects of running a recovery space. If it's too small, at best it'll hit temp overnight and then slowly rise throughout the day. At worst, and as happens most often,...
The $28,600 Mistake Everyone Makes: Why "Cheap" Chillers Cost More
I had a call from a recovery room owner in Sydney last month. He had four private rooms in his facility, each with its own individual chiller. Then he told me about his year. Room 1 died three times. January,...
Where ice bath installs go wrong
Most plumbers think in terms of hot water systems. They’re used to insulating pipes to keep heat in, not heat out. But ice bath plumbing has the opposite challenge - you’re moving 5°C water through pipes that might be sitting...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...