chillers1/2 HP Water Chiller
The standard indoor-use 1/2 HP Penguin chiller, rated at 5,000 BTU/h.
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A 600W chiller with a built-in circulation pump and mesh filter, at the lowest price of any chiller in this catalog.
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This is the cheapest route to a chiller-cooled plunge here, and the built-in pump means fewer separate parts than the Penguin or Active Aqua units. Plunge Chill's own figures disagree about how cold it gets, so treat the colder number with caution.
Product details
| Specification | Published value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | 1/3 HP water chiller | Verified factView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Minimum temperature | 42°FProduct pages claim 39°F. The homepage, the 1 HP comparison table, and Plunge Chill's own described 'real test' all say 42°F. The measured figure is recorded here. | Conflicting sourceView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Published cooling rate | 75°F to 50°F in 8–10 h on 66 gal | Manufacturer claimView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Rated tub size | Up to 120 galThe 1 HP page's comparison table rates this unit at 66 gal instead. | Conflicting sourceView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Power | 600W | Verified factView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Dimensions | 14.9 × 11.8 × 12.6 in | Verified factView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Weight | 35 lb | Verified factView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Filtration | Built-in circulation pump and mesh filter | Verified factView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Sound rating | 39–45 dBA | Manufacturer claimView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Electrical | Not publishedNo voltage or amperage is published. | Not publishedView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Heating | No | Verified factView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsThe homepage badge states 1 year; the product and warranty pages state 2 years. | Conflicting sourceView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Return window | 30 days; buyer pays return shipping | Verified factView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
| Published price | 499 | Verified factView source · checked 2026-08-14 |
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