{"product_id":"bulldog-gear-essentials-ice-chiller","title":"Bulldog Gear - Essentials Ice Chiller","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulldog Gear Essentials Ice Bath Chiller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet It. Chill It. Maintain It.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake the ice out of your ice bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eBulldog Gear Essentials Ice Bath Chiller\u003cspan\u003e provides automatic temperature-controlled cooling for compatible ice baths and recovery tubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply select your desired water temperature between\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e3°C and 45°C\u003cspan\u003e and the chiller circulates and cools the water to reach and maintain your chosen temperature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo bags of ice. No guessing the temperature. Just set your temperature and let the chiller do the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the bath reaches your selected temperature, the chiller regulates the water temperature automatically, cooling as required to maintain your setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl the chiller directly from the unit or remotely using the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSmart App\u003cspan\u003e, allowing you to monitor and adjust your ice bath from your phone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Quickly Does It Cool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooling time depends on water volume, starting water temperature, ambient temperature, insulation and whether the bath is covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's cooling test used 350 litres of water at an ambient temperature of 25°C. Water temperature reduced from approximately 42°C to 3°C in around 30 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more representative example, once the test water reached approximately 25°C, the manufacturer's cooling curve indicates approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003e350L Bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~11 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~19 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor our different bath sizes, estimated cooling times based on the manufacturer's 350L test are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300L Bath*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003e350L Bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003e450L Bath*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~5 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~8 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~9–10 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~11 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~14 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~16 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~19 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~20–21 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~31 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300L and 450L figures are estimates extrapolated from the manufacturer's 350L cooling test and are not independently tested cooling times. Actual performance will vary according to starting water temperature, ambient conditions, insulation, cover use and installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn typical UK conditions, ambient temperatures are often below the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e25°C test environment\u003cspan\u003e, which can reduce the heat entering the bath and improve cooling performance compared with hotter conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best performance, we recommend keeping the bath covered when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes It Maintain the Selected Temperature?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you've selected your desired water temperature, the chiller automatically controls the cooling system to reach and maintain that temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis means you don't need to empty and refill the bath or add bags of ice before every session. Once your bath is cold, the chiller can maintain the water at your preferred temperature ready for your next plunge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe temperature can be set between \u003c\/span\u003e3°C and 45°C.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWi-Fi \u0026amp; App Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect the chiller to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSmart App\u003cspan\u003e using Wi-Fi and control your ice bath remotely from your smartphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the app you can:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the current water temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust your target temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitch the chiller on or off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLock the controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the temperature curve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan It Be Used Outside?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chiller is rated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIPX4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing protection against splashing water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, IPX4 does not mean the unit is fully waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen installed outdoors, the chiller should be positioned in a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003esheltered, well-ventilated location protected from direct rain and sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chiller should not be immersed, sprayed or deliberately exposed to water, and adequate airflow should always be maintained around the unit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer recommends maintaining approximately \u003c\/span\u003e100cm clearance around the ventilation areas to ensure sufficient airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf temperatures are expected to fall to freezing, disconnect the pipes and \u003c\/span\u003ecompletely drain the water from the chiller to prevent freezing water from damaging internal components.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Much Does It Cost to Run?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe UK 220–240V model has a nominal input power of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e430W, with manufacturer-listed operating input ranging from 40–630W depending on demand.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an example, at an electricity price of 25p\/kWh:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e430W = approximately 11p per hour while drawing 430W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chiller doesn't necessarily operate continuously at its nominal power once the target temperature has been reached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual running costs will therefore depend on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget water temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbient temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBath size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether the bath is covered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing a cover when the bath isn't being used will help minimise heat transfer and improve efficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-In Water Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chiller includes an\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eintegrated water filter\u003cspan\u003e, helping to protect the pump and maintain water flow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer recommends checking and cleaning the filter\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eonce per week\u003cspan\u003e for optimum performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning the Filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitch off and disconnect the chiller from the power supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClose the inlet and outlet water valves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the built-in filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse and clean the filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinstall the filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReopen the inlet and outlet valves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck that water can circulate correctly before switching the chiller back on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways switch the chiller off before cleaning the filter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeping Your Ice Bath Water Clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow frequently the bath water needs changing depends on how often the bath is used and by how many people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo help keep the water cleaner for longer, we recommend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowering before entering the bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeping the bath covered when not in use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning the built-in filter weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegularly checking water condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacing the water whenever necessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the chiller isn't going to be used for an extended period, the manufacturer recommends draining the water from the unit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiller:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.3HP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 220–240V \/ 50–60Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Power:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 430W (40–630W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooling Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 770W (200–1250W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3°C–45°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater 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