Cold plunge · score 8.5 out of 10
Polar Recovery 2.0 Ice Bath
£799.99 from Polar Recovery. Chiller included, down to 3°C.
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£799.99 at Polar Recovery seller's £1,229.99
That price is for the With Cube Mini (to 3°C) version. 2 versions, £109.99 to £799.99: see them all.
- ChillerChiller included
- Lowest3°C
- Litres390
- Running a year£187
- Total over 5 years£1,737
The short answer
Ranked 2 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 temperature3°C
- Litres390
- TypeInflatable tub
- PowerNot published
- Warranty1 years
The page gives 390 litres in the specs and 370 litres in the FAQ.
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 390 litres, so it weighs about 390 kg full, plus you. Put it on a patio, a garage floor or decking rated for the weight. Size: 85 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?
20-micron filter ( 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 | £799.99 |
|---|---|
| Running, a year | £187 |
| Total over 5 years | £1,737 |
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 | £109.99 (seller's | £110 | 7.2 | Sold out |
| With Cube Mini Chiller (to 3°C) | £799.99 (seller's was-price | £1,737 | 8.5 |
The detail
Specifications
From the seller's pages. "Not published" means we couldn't find it.
| Type | Inflatable tub |
|---|---|
| Chiller | included: Recovery Cube Mini Chiller |
| Lowest temperature | 3°C |
| Also heats to | — |
| Chiller power | not published |
| Capacity | 390 litres |
| Size | 85 cm across, 75 cm high |
| Filtration | 20-micron filter (chiller bundle) |
| Insulation | "3 x thicker" than the standard tub; rain-repellent thermo lid |
| Outdoor use | not stated |
| Warranty | 1 years |
How it scores
| Gets cold without ice (30%) | 10.0 |
|---|---|
| Price (25%) | 9.0 |
| Easy to live with (20%) | 7.6 |
| Warranty (15%) | 7.0 |
| Build (10%) | 7.0 |
| Score out of 10 | 8.5 |
How we score. Scored against products with the same set-up.
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