Cold plunge · score 8.7 out of 10
Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra Ice Bath
£758 from Lumi Therapy. Chiller included, down to 2°C.
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£758 at Currys seller's £1,128
That price is for the With Mini 2 (to 2°C) version. 3 versions, £89 to £758: see them all.
Also sold by: Lumi Therapy (not a partner, so no link).
- ChillerChiller included
- Lowest2°C
- Litres420
- Running a year£187
- Total over 5 years£1,695
The short answer
Ranked 1 of 31 cold plunges on our score.
Good for: Daily plungers who want cold water on tap, with no ice to buy.
Watch out for: Inflatable: lighter and cheaper, but less sturdy than a rigid tub.
- Chiller included
- Lowest temperature2°C
- Litres420
- TypeInflatable tub
- PowerNot published
- Warranty1 years
Also sold by Currys. Suitable outdoors "even in light rain", says Lumi.
Questions people ask before buying this one
How cold does it get?
Down to 2°C with the , and you choose the temperature.
Do I need to buy ice?
No. The keeps the water cold.
Where can it go?
It holds 420 litres, so it weighs about 420 kg full, plus you. Put it on a patio, a garage floor or decking rated for the weight. Size: 90 cm across, 75 cm high.
What will it cost to run?
About £187 a year at our assumption of 3 hours a day. The calculator below lets you change it.
How do I keep the water clean?
Inline particle filter and washable hair filter (Cube ); no . Keep the lid on and shower first. Water care.
Is it safe?
If you have a heart or blood-pressure condition, or are pregnant, ask your GP before cold plunging. Never plunge alone, and keep the lid on around children.
What it costs to run
| Price | £758 |
|---|---|
| Running, a year | £187 |
| Total over 5 years | £1,695 |
The 's power is not published, so we assume 650 W. We assume the chiller runs 3 hours a day once the water is cold (our estimate).
Change the numbers
Versions and prices
Every price here is the price Lumi Therapy lists for that exact version, read from the seller's own product data. Prices change often; check the seller before buying.
| Version | Price | Total over 5 years | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tub only | £89 (seller's | £89 | 7.5 | |
| With Cube Chiller (650 W, to 3°C) | £548 (seller's was-price | £1,485 | 8.9 | Sold out |
| With Mini Chiller 2 (to 2°C) | £758 (seller's was-price | £1,695 | 8.7 |
The detail
Specifications
From the seller's pages. "Not published" means we couldn't find it.
| Type | Inflatable tub |
|---|---|
| Chiller | included: Mini Chiller 2 |
| Lowest temperature | 2°C |
| Also heats to | — |
| Chiller power | not published |
| Capacity | 420 litres |
| Size | 90 cm across, 75 cm high |
| Filtration | Inline particle filter and washable hair filter (Cube Chiller); no |
| Insulation | 5 layers including foil-backed foam; thermo lid |
| Outdoor use | Yes, says the seller |
| Warranty | 1 year, manufacturing faults |
How it scores
| Gets cold without ice (30%) | 10.0 |
|---|---|
| Price (25%) | 9.2 |
| Easy to live with (20%) | 8.2 |
| Warranty (15%) | 7.0 |
| Build (10%) | 7.0 |
| Score out of 10 | 8.7 |
How we score. Scored against products with the same set-up.
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