Both the tub and chiller can be used outside in up to -10C/14F weather. In temperatures approaching below freezing low heating mode is activated and keeps the water from freezing. We recommend providing some shelter from direct rain to extend the chiller housing lifetime. Be cautious when operating in heavy rain as to maintain a dry plug and socket connection. The GFCI cord will protect the unit from any short circuiting but be sure that the socket is connected to ground. (Do not submerge in water - keep unit away from storm water run off)

No! Filling, operating and maintaining the Classic/Barrel Ice-Mini System is a breeze. Setup is easy – just inflate the tub with the included manual pump, connect the hoses from the chiller to the tub, then fill the tub using a garden hose. If you’re setting up indoors, use an adapter to use your nearby sink faucet or an expandable hose.

COLDTURE PORTABLEColdture Offers Two Year Standard Warranty with options up to years Three (Chiller)
Coldture Offers Three Year Standard Warranty with options up to Five Years (Portable tub only)
COLDTURE PRO PLUNGEColdture Offers Three Year warranty on the shell surface (Pro plunge)
Coldture Offers Up to Two years warranty on the chiller unit, compressor, control panel display, pump, ozone generator and plumbing (Pro Plunge)

It’s completely up to you. We recommend investing in the entire Classic/Barrel Cold Plunge Bundle as it makes implementing ice baths into your routine hassle-free.