# Cold Plunge Tubs: Wooden Barrel Ice Baths

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Free-standing solid-wood barrel tubs for cold plunge and contrast therapy areas, offered with or without a chiller and thermostat, for homes, hotels, gyms and spas.

Barrel cold plunge tubs are made from solid wood staves with steel bands, sized for one person to sit fully immersed. They pair naturally with a sauna for hot-cold contrast routines in homes, hotels and gyms. Optional chillers and thermostats keep water at a set temperature; plan drainage and a covered location for outdoor installs. Cold plunge tubs can ship in the same container as saunas and accessories. In the US, cold tubs fall under UL 1563 since 2025, so check the requirements for your market and the chiller you specify. With or without a chiller Setup How it works Suits Tub only Filled with cold water and ice Occasional home use, cold climates Tub with chiller and thermostat Chiller holds the water at a set temperature Daily home use, gyms, hotels and spas Chiller size depends on tub volume, target temperature, room or outdoor temperature and how often the tub is used. Tell us the target water temperature and your voltage, and we will quote the matching chiller option. The cold plunge chiller guide explains sizing and installation. Wooden cold plunge barrel vs other tubs A wooden cold plunge barrel looks at home beside a sauna and suits spa, resort and backyard settings. Other formats on the market include acrylic, steel and inflatable tubs; inflatable and blow-up ice baths are lighter and portable but less durable. Our range focuses on solid-wood barrels. Compare materials in the cold plunge tub buying guide . What to plan Location: covered outdoor areas or indoor wet rooms, with a level, load-bearing base. Drainage: a drain or route for emptying and cleaning. Chiller protection: keep the chiller out of rain and frost, with airflow around it. Electrical: match chiller voltage to your market and use a protected outdoor circuit. Commercial use: gyms and spas should plan water treatment and cleaning routines and check local rules. Ordering cold plunge tubs with saunas Mixed containers of saunas, cold plunge tubs and accessories are common, and they make a ready-made contrast therapy package for retailers and wellness venues. Use the container calculator to plan quantities, read sauna and cold plunge contrast therapy for how the two are used together, and browse outdoor saunas to pair with a tub.

## Models
- [1-Person Solid Wood Barrel Ice Bath Tub with 10 Jets](https://www.mars-sauna-room.com/saunas/cold-plunge-tubs/1-person-solid-wood-barrel-ice-bath-tub-with-10-jets-ms-cp01/) — MS-CP01. A 1-person freestanding ice bath tub in a round solid wood barrel design, with 10 jets, a 15 A electrical rating and center drain, for home and villa cold plunge setups.
- [1-Person Freestanding Barrel Cold Plunge Tub with Chiller](https://www.mars-sauna-room.com/saunas/cold-plunge-tubs/1-person-freestanding-barrel-cold-plunge-tub-with-chiller-ms-cp02/) — MS-CP02. This 1-person cold plunge tub is a freestanding round barrel in solid wood, supplied with a chiller, 10 jets and a 15 A electrical rating, for hotels, spas, villas and leisure facilities.

## FAQ
### Do your cold plunge tubs include a chiller?
Tubs are offered with or without a thermostat and chiller. Tell us the target water temperature and your voltage, and we will quote the matching chiller option. Keep the chiller protected from rain and frost, with airflow around it, and plan a drain for emptying and cleaning.

### Can the tub be used outdoors?
Yes, solid-wood barrel tubs suit covered outdoor areas and indoor wet rooms. Provide drainage and protect the chiller from rain and frost. Place the tub on a level base that can carry the weight of a full tub and its user.

### Can I order tubs together with saunas?
Yes. Mixed containers of saunas, cold plunge tubs and accessories are common, and many buyers order them as one wellness package. The container calculator helps plan quantities, and combining saunas, tubs and accessories in one shipment helps buyers offer a complete hot-cold package while sharing freight costs.

### Do you make a 2 person or vertical cold plunge?
Our barrel cold plunge tubs are sized for one person to sit fully immersed. If your project needs a two person, vertical or stand-up format, send the dimensions and capacity you have in mind and we will confirm what can be supplied.

### Are your cold plunge tubs suitable for commercial use?
Barrel tubs with a chiller and thermostat are used in gyms, hotels and spas as part of contrast therapy areas. Commercial operators should plan water treatment, cleaning and drainage, and check local rules. In the US, cold tubs fall under UL 1563 since 2025.