Cold plunge · score 6.5 out of 10
Steam & Oak Absolute Zero Outdoor Ice Bath
£4,995 from Steam & Oak. Chiller included.
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£4,995 at Steam & Oak
- Chiller included
- Lowest—
- Litres—
- Running a year£187
- Total over 5 years£5,932
The short answer
Ranked 18 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 temperatureNot published
- LitresNot published
- TypeRigid tub
- PowerNot published
- WarrantyNot published
Questions people ask before buying this one
How cold does it get?
The 's lowest temperature isn't published.
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?
The seller doesn't say what filtration it has. 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 | £4,995 |
|---|---|
| Running, a year | £187 |
| Total over 5 years | £5,932 |
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).
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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 | not published |
| Also heats to | — |
| Chiller power | not published |
| Capacity | not published |
| Size | not published |
| Filtration | not published |
| Insulation | not published |
| Outdoor use | Yes, says the seller |
| Warranty | not published |
How it scores
| Gets cold without ice (30%) | 8.2 |
|---|---|
| Price (25%) | 4.6 |
| Easy to live with (13 A plug, filter, insulated) (20%) | 5.8 |
| Warranty (15%) | 5.8 |
| Build (rigid beats inflatable) (10%) | 8.8 |
| Score out of 10 | 6.5 |
How we score. Scored against products with the same set-up.
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