I'd love to remodel a bathroom, such that with a flip of a switch somewhere, ice-water comes out of the shower-head! Any thoughts if this is do-able , or is a shower's water flow too much for on-demand ice-cold?
I watched some of your other videos mentioning sanitation with additives hydrogen peroxide etc, sediment filters and ozonators. with this chiller and the built in sanitation do you not need to use all of those things ? What’s your experience been? Thx
The need for anything extra is definitely reduced for sure. I still use the sanitizer to help extend the water life. The only downside to this particular chiller is that the filter is a 5" filter not 10" and therefore needs to be changed more often. Otherwise, the internal UV seems to do a pretty good job.
I'm thinking about getting this chiller based on the review. Seems like a good option. Just want to make sure you can use it with the Long Pod from the Ice pod company? Does it easily hook up just like the one that they sell?
For me it has been reliable and still works great. To hook it up to the Long Pod, you’ll likely need to purchase a couple 1/2” to 3/4” adapters but otherwise it will pair up nicely. If you haven’t already, check out my video on the new SaunaBox chiller. It’s a little less money and the hoses are a direct fit for the Long Pod. Only downside is it’s on preorder. Likely to ship in the next couple weeks.
@@Recovatech thanks for confirming. I did watch your video on the SaunaBox chiller and that looked really good as well. I already order the long pod (yet to arrive), so I don't mind waiting on the chiller if it is preorder. I am just going to use ice at first and then get the chiller. I'd rather get something that is a direct fit versus needing to use adaptors. Thanks again
@@jimg1974ooof, that will be a lot of ice, lol. I think you’ll really like the SaunaBox chiller. The ozone does a really great job at keeping the water clean.
Absolutely! I have it connected to an Ice Barrel 300 and the connections are the same with the 500. The 400 has the same size on the bottom, but of course no upper port. However, Ice Barrel now sells a chiller conversion kit for the IB400. Anyway, it works great!
@@RecovatechCan you confirm if the 1/2hp chiller is capable of reaching its advertised 40-43 degrees fahrenheit when paired with an insulated plunge like the Ice Barrel 300 or 500?
Once you have the chiller connected in the app, you simply click on the schedule icon on the bottom of the screen and it will show you the entire week. Click on each individual day and you can set the temperature and for how long. Hope that gets you pointed in the right direction.
@@Recovatech While the chiller is connected to the app, I do not see a "Schedule" option. The only options visible at the bottom are "Switch", "Mode", and "Timer". Under the "Timer" option, I can determine specific days and times for it to power on or off. However, there is no option to set a specific temperature for these specific “power on” times. I appreciate your assistance, but I'm unsure what I'm missing. Is there a guide available that could help me with the setup?
Have you tried using the heater portion yet? Curious if it heats up well - or even if temperatures are going below freezing if it will automatically switch to heat to keep water above freezing?
I've been using it with my Ice Barrel 300, which is about 70 gallons or so. I'm about to try it with an inflatable tub and that's about 110 gallons. I'm sure it won't have any issues.
Hello- question for you on this chiller.............can you run the chiller with just the pump and not have to set a specific water temperature? I am thinking when the climate is at the 50-60 degrees I wouldn't necessarily need to keep the water at an exact temperature. Thanks!
Ordered mine today. Thanks for the video. Your code worked.
Thank you! I hope it works really well for you.
got it and used your code. Thank you
I appreciate that! I just connected the chiller to another cold plunge setup. Still works great!
As someone who sells large air cooled chillers for hvac it blows my mind that these arent all fully rated for outdoor operation
I'd love to remodel a bathroom, such that with a flip of a switch somewhere, ice-water comes out of the shower-head! Any thoughts if this is do-able , or is a shower's water flow too much for on-demand ice-cold?
Could try something like this: podcompany.com/products/shower-pod
I watched some of your other videos mentioning sanitation with additives hydrogen peroxide etc, sediment filters and ozonators. with this chiller and the built in sanitation do you not need to use all of those things ? What’s your experience been? Thx
The need for anything extra is definitely reduced for sure. I still use the sanitizer to help extend the water life. The only downside to this particular chiller is that the filter is a 5" filter not 10" and therefore needs to be changed more often. Otherwise, the internal UV seems to do a pretty good job.
I'm thinking about getting this chiller based on the review. Seems like a good option. Just want to make sure you can use it with the Long Pod from the Ice pod company? Does it easily hook up just like the one that they sell?
For me it has been reliable and still works great. To hook it up to the Long Pod, you’ll likely need to purchase a couple 1/2” to 3/4” adapters but otherwise it will pair up nicely. If you haven’t already, check out my video on the new SaunaBox chiller. It’s a little less money and the hoses are a direct fit for the Long Pod. Only downside is it’s on preorder. Likely to ship in the next couple weeks.
@@Recovatech thanks for confirming. I did watch your video on the SaunaBox chiller and that looked really good as well. I already order the long pod (yet to arrive), so I don't mind waiting on the chiller if it is preorder. I am just going to use ice at first and then get the chiller. I'd rather get something that is a direct fit versus needing to use adaptors. Thanks again
@@jimg1974ooof, that will be a lot of ice, lol. I think you’ll really like the SaunaBox chiller. The ozone does a really great job at keeping the water clean.
@recovatech can this be used with the with icebarrel 500?
Or the 400?
Absolutely! I have it connected to an Ice Barrel 300 and the connections are the same with the 500. The 400 has the same size on the bottom, but of course no upper port. However, Ice Barrel now sells a chiller conversion kit for the IB400. Anyway, it works great!
You’re awesome! Thanks so much for the quick reply
@@RecovatechCan you confirm if the 1/2hp chiller is capable of reaching its advertised 40-43 degrees fahrenheit when paired with an insulated plunge like the Ice Barrel 300 or 500?
@@davetormeyabsolutely! The insulation really helps maintain those temps too.
Do you happen to have the setup guide for this unit? Could you share?
How do you use the Smart Life app to power the chiller to a specific set temperature?
Once you have the chiller connected in the app, you simply click on the schedule icon on the bottom of the screen and it will show you the entire week. Click on each individual day and you can set the temperature and for how long. Hope that gets you pointed in the right direction.
@@Recovatech While the chiller is connected to the app, I do not see a "Schedule" option. The only options visible at the bottom are "Switch", "Mode", and "Timer". Under the "Timer" option, I can determine specific days and times for it to power on or off. However, there is no option to set a specific temperature for these specific “power on” times. I appreciate your assistance, but I'm unsure what I'm missing. Is there a guide available that could help me with the setup?
Have you tried using the heater portion yet? Curious if it heats up well - or even if temperatures are going below freezing if it will automatically switch to heat to keep water above freezing?
I did once to try the feature. Heated up to around 105. It won't automatically switch, but you can set the temp to change on a schedule.
@@metaluna21 thanks for letting me know!
What size tank are you running with this?
I've been using it with my Ice Barrel 300, which is about 70 gallons or so. I'm about to try it with an inflatable tub and that's about 110 gallons. I'm sure it won't have any issues.
Great video! Do you know if is good to keep it on 24/7?
Powered on, sure but I’d cycle the pump off so it doesn’t wear out.
Hello- question for you on this chiller.............can you run the chiller with just the pump and not have to set a specific water temperature? I am thinking when the climate is at the 50-60 degrees I wouldn't necessarily need to keep the water at an exact temperature. Thanks!
Hey Mike, yes you can.
@@Recovatech thank you!