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Cold plunge · score 7.2 out of 10

Monk Origin Smart Ice Bath

£5,495 from Monk. Chiller included, down to 3°C.

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£5,495 at Monk

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  • Chiller included
  • Lowest3°C
  • Litres300
  • Running a year£84
  • Total over 5 years£5,914

The short answer

Ranked 13 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: The adds about £84 a year of electricity.

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Water 3 to 16°C, set in the Monk app; power draw 78 to 291 W. Monk's Awin profile gives £5,495; a review lists £6,495.

Questions people ask before buying this one

How cold does it get?

Down to 3°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 300 litres, so it weighs about 300 kg full, plus you. Put it on a patio, a garage floor or decking rated for the weight.

What will it cost to run?

About £84 a year at our assumption of 3 hours a day. The calculator below lets you change it.

How do I keep the water clean?

self-cleaning, no chemicals. 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£5,495
Running, a year£84
Total over 5 years£5,914

We assume the runs 3 hours a day once the water is cold (our estimate).

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The detail

Specifications

From the seller's pages. "Not published" means we couldn't find it.

TypeRigid tub
Chiller included
Lowest temperature3°C
Also heats to—
Chiller power291 W
Capacity300 litres
Sizenot published
Filtration self-cleaning, no chemicals
Insulationnot published
Outdoor usenot stated
Warrantynot published
How it scores
Gets cold without ice (30%)10.0
Price (25%)4.6
Easy to live with (20%)6.4
Warranty (15%)5.8
Build (10%)8.8
Score out of 107.2

How we score. Scored against products with the same set-up.

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