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.
- ChillerChiller included
- Lowest temperature3°C
- Litres300
- TypeRigid tub
- PowerNot published
- WarrantyNot published
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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.
| Type | Rigid tub |
|---|---|
| Chiller | included |
| Lowest temperature | 3°C |
| Also heats to | — |
| Chiller power | 291 W |
| Capacity | 300 litres |
| Size | not published |
| Filtration | self-cleaning, no chemicals |
| Insulation | not published |
| Outdoor use | not stated |
| Warranty | not published |
How it scores
| Gets cold without ice (30%) | 10.0 |
|---|---|
| Price (25%) | 4.6 |
| Easy to live with (13 A plug, filter, insulated) (20%) | 6.4 |
| Warranty (15%) | 5.8 |
| Build (rigid beats inflatable) (10%) | 8.8 |
| Score out of 10 | 7.2 |
How we score. Scored against products with the same set-up.