Built in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Power110-120V
- BaseLevel and solid: concrete, pavers or a framed deck checked for the load
- Cooling
- 11,500 BTU/hr
- Voltage
- 110-120V
- Current draw
- 7.2A
Will it work at your place?
The questions that decide whether this goes smoothly: power, base, space, delivery and permits. Answered here, before you order.
Read: Cold plunge gfci electrical requirements- Electrical work and permit
- Foundation or base
- Assembly labor, unless the maker offers it
What happens after you order.
- STEP 1PlanWe confirm power, base and access with you before you order.
- STEP 2OrderYou order directly from Penguin Chillers on their site, and pay them.
- STEP 3ShipsPenguin Chillers ships to your address in the contiguous US.
- STEP 4AssembleSet it on the prepared base, following the maker's manual.
- STEP 5Fill, power up and plungeYour electrician makes the connection the maker specifies, then you are ready for the first session.
Specifications
| Cooling | 11,500 BTU/hr |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 110-120V |
| Current draw | 7.2A |
| Power draw | 830W |
| Length | 19.25 in |
| Width | 19.75 in |
| Height | 14.25 in |
From Penguin Chillers's published product page. Confirm against the current spec sheet before you build a pad or pull wire. Maker's product page
Configurations
| PVC Shell & Titanium Coil / Standard warranty | $2,000 |
|---|---|
| PVC Shell & Titanium Coil / 2-Year Extended Warranty | $2,190 |
| PVC Shell & Titanium Coil / 3-Year Extended Warranty | $2,290 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Shell & Coil / Standard warranty | $2,300 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Shell & Coil / 2-Year Extended Warranty | $2,520 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Shell & Coil / 3-Year Extended Warranty | $2,635 |
About this cold plunge
The Penguin Chillers 1 HP High Efficiency (HE) Water Chiller is a standalone chiller for building or upgrading a cold plunge, rated at 11,500 BTU/hr. It is priced from $2,000 to $2,635 at the maker, depending on options.
Choosing a chiller is mostly about heat load: water volume, how often you plunge, and how hot the space gets. In warm climates or outdoor installs, the larger units hold 37 to 45 degree water with far less strain.
- Cooling: 11,500 BTU/hr
- Power draw: 830W
- Current draw: 7.2A
- Built in Knoxville, Tennessee
Questions people ask before buying
Does it plug into a normal outlet?
The maker lists power as 110-120V. Use a dedicated GFCI outlet where possible and confirm the exact requirement in the manual.
How cold will it get?
Real results depend on room temperature, lid use and how often you plunge.
Can I order it through Brevley & Sons?
Not directly yet. Use the maker link for current pricing and lead time, or ask us to help size a system for your space and climate.
Who do I order from, and who handles warranty?
You order directly from Penguin Chillers, and warranty claims go to Penguin Chillers. We help you plan before you order and are here if questions come up after.
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