Cold plunge · score 7.8 out of 10
Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath
£3,995.95 from Polar Recovery. Chiller included, down to 3°C.
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£3,995.95 at Polar Recovery seller's £4,995.95
That price is for the With Ultra Mini (to 3°C) version. 3 versions, £3,495.95 to £4,995.95: see them all.
- ChillerChiller included
- Lowest3°C
- Litres—
- Running a year£187
- Total over 5 years£4,933
The short answer
Ranked 9 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 £187 a year of electricity.
- ChillerChiller included
- Lowest temperature3°C
- LitresNot published
- TypeRigid tub
- PowerNot published
- Warranty1 years
For indoor or outdoor use. Free next-day UK delivery; installation extra.
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.
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?
20-micron filter (Ultra Mini bundle). 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 | £3,995.95 |
|---|---|
| Running, a year | £187 |
| Total over 5 years | £4,933 |
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 Polar Recovery 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 | £3,495.95 (seller's | £3,496 | 6.3 | |
| With Ultra Mini Chiller (to 3°C) | £3,995.95 (seller's was-price | £4,933 | 7.8 | |
| With Pro Commercial Chiller (3°C to 42°C) | £4,995.95 (seller's was-price | £5,933 | 7.7 |
The detail
Specifications
From the seller's pages. "Not published" means we couldn't find it.
| Type | Rigid tub |
|---|---|
| Chiller | included: Ultra Mini Chiller |
| Lowest temperature | 3°C |
| Also heats to | — |
| Chiller power | not published |
| Capacity | not published |
| Size | 156 x 107 x 70 cm |
| Filtration | 20-micron filter (Ultra Mini bundle) |
| Insulation | Thick foam insulation and a 3.5-inch insulated cover |
| Outdoor use | Yes, says the seller |
| Warranty | 1 year, plus a 90-day money-back guarantee |
How it scores
| Gets cold without ice (30%) | 10.0 |
|---|---|
| Price (25%) | 4.8 |
| Easy to live with (13 A plug, filter, insulated) (20%) | 8.2 |
| Warranty (15%) | 7.0 |
| Build (rigid beats inflatable) (10%) | 8.8 |
| Score out of 10 | 7.8 |
How we score. Scored against products with the same set-up.
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