The electricity usage of a cold plunge system typically ranges from 0.5 à 1.5 kWh per hour for smaller units, while larger commercial-grade systems may consume between 2 à 5 kWh per hour. The specific consumption depends on various factors such as chiller capacity, water volume, and desired temperature settings.

We can derive the running costs from the above table based on power consumption * start-up time * local electricity unit price.

Take a 300L bath tub using a 1HP chiller on for 6 hours to calculate the cost of electricity in Australia:
Cost = 0.78kW * 6h * 0.246USD = 1.15USD

The ambient temperature was 31.6 degré Celsius, the initial water temperature was 29 degré Celsius, the water temperature reached 2.7 degrees Celsius in the morning for 2 hours of operation, and then dropped to 5 degrees Celsius in the afternoon for 6 hours of operation, and the current was maintained at 4.0A.

In professional and commercial applications, ice bath chillers typically perform better than traditional ice, but if lower temperatures such as 0-3C are required it is better to use ice with a chiller as the chiller is playing at 0C where a condensation reaction occurs resulting in ice forming inside the machine.

It depends on the power, function, shipping method and purchase quantity. Each 1HP chiller costs 500-600USD. If you are interested in ice bath coolers, we are always looking forward to having more interesting exchanges with you.