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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...
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...
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...
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...
The $20K Mistake Most Recovery Rooms Make When Sizing Chillers
Most people size their chiller for the pools they’re running right now. That’s a recipe for a very expensive mistake. I had a call from a recovery room owner in Adelaide last month. He had two 1,500L pools and...
Why We Designed the Split-System Chiller
Chillers are the last thing you want inside your recovery room. They have big fans that blow out a lot of heat. And when I say big fans, I mean ones that move 5,000 to 10,000 cubic metres of air...
The Two Critical Factors in Chiller Placement
Where to place your chiller is almost as important as choosing the right one in the first place. The reason is - you could end up putting it somewhere that results in it not working, or somewhere that could get...
Why Your Chiller Shouldn’t Share a Room with Your Ice Bath
A chiller’s job is straightforward: it keeps your ice bath cold by pulling heat out of the water and pushing it into the air through its fans. If the chiller is outside, that heat just dissipates into the open air—no...
Save Money and Maintenance: The Case for Single Chiller Systems
I had a call from a recovery room owner last week. They were rebuilding their recovery room and were unsure of whether they should connect all three tubs to one chiller, or have a separate chiller for each tub. In...