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Outdoor 1/2 HP High Efficiency Water Chiller

Name: Penguin Chillers Outdoor 1/2 HP High Efficiency Water Chiller
Brand: Penguin Chillers

Cold plunge chiller

$1,500

Maker's listed price, checked October 23, 2026. Taxes and freight are set by the maker.

Range $1,500 to $1,720 across 3 configurations.

Built in Knoxville, Tennessee

Configuration

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Will it work at your place?

Power110-120V
BaseLevel and solid: concrete, pavers or a framed deck checked for the load

See the full install checklist

Voltage: 110-120V
Current draw: 3.9A
Power draw: 450W

Before you buy

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

Power

110-120V

Base

A level, solid base: a concrete pad, pavers, or a framed deck checked for the load.

Permits

Electrical work usually needs a permit, and some cities regulate backyard structures. Check with yours first.

Install notes

Most residential plunges and chillers here run on a standard 110 to 120V outlet. Use a GFCI protected receptacle, avoid extension cords, and give the chiller the ventilation clearance the maker lists so it can shed heat.

A filled plunge is heavy, often 800 to 1,500 pounds. Indoors, put it on a slab or a floor an engineer has checked; outdoors, use a level pad and plan drainage for water changes.

Not included. Plan for these.

Electrical work and permit
Foundation or base
Assembly labor, unless the maker offers it

From order to first use

What happens after you order.

STEP 1
Plan
We confirm power, base and access with you before you order.
STEP 2
Order
You order directly from Penguin Chillers on their site, and pay them.
STEP 3
Ships
Penguin Chillers ships to your address in the contiguous US.
STEP 4
Assemble
Set it on the prepared base, following the maker's manual.
STEP 5
Fill, power up and plunge
Your electrician makes the connection the maker specifies, then you are ready for the first session.

Specifications

Voltage	110-120V
Current draw	3.9A
Power draw	450W
Length	16.25 in
Width	14.75 in
Height	12 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

Standard warranty	$1,500
2-Year Extended Waranty	$1,645
3-Year Extended Warranty	$1,720

About this cold plunge

The Penguin Chillers Outdoor 1/2 HP High Efficiency Water Chiller is a standalone chiller for building or upgrading a cold plunge. It is priced from $1,500 to $1,720 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.

Power draw: 450W
Current draw: 3.9A
Built in Knoxville, Tennessee

Returns

Returns follow Penguin Chillers's policy, since you order from them. How returns work.

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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