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Full specifications, what's in the box, and everything you need to plan your install.
11,500 BTU/hr from a larger exchanger — the most cooling Penguin will give you on a standard 120V outlet.
Penguin Chillers has been building water chilling equipment in Knoxville, Tennessee since long before cold plunging went mainstream. The 1 HP high efficiency adds a bigger coil to the 1 HP platform, which means faster pulldown and less run time to hold temperature — useful on a large tub, a warm climate, or a plunge that gets used by several people a day.
Read this before you buy — what is not included
- No circulation pump. Penguin recommends a Danner Mag Drive 5.0–18, rated under 10 PSI and 23 ft maximum head. Our Water Chiller Accessory Package bundles a matched pump, tubing and adapters.
- No filter or install kit. For a plug-and-play cold plunge setup, look at the Cold Therapy Chiller with the Install & Filter Kit instead.
- Indoor use only. Not outdoor rated.
Warranty
1 year limited manufacturer warranty is included as standard. A 2 or 3 year extension can be added above. Claims are handled directly by Penguin Chillers: (865) 214-6509 or support@penguinchillers.com.
Not covered: normal wear and tear, damage caused by freezing, running the unit without continuous water flow, improper installation, and any failure to follow the manufacturer's installation, use or care instructions.
Delivery
- Ships direct from Penguin Chillers in Knoxville, Tennessee, with a 3–5 business day lead time before it leaves the factory.
- Delivered at 60–66 lb depending on exchanger — a two-person lift, but no special equipment needed.
- Inspect before you sign. If the packaging looks damaged you can still accept it — photograph it, note the damage on the delivery receipt, and contact us right away.
Installation notes
- Requires continuous water flow while running. A built-in flow switch shuts the chiller down if the pump fails.
- 1 in. Female NPT inlet and outlet.
- Not designed for freezing ambient temperatures.
Returns: This item can be returned within 21 days of delivery with prior authorization. A 20% restocking fee applies and return shipping is the customer's responsibility. Custom-built units are non-returnable. Transit damage, missing parts and manufacturing defects are always covered and are handled through the warranty process set out in our Refund & Return Policy.
- 11,500 BTU/hr cooling capacity
- Larger coil than the standard 1 HP — faster pulldown, less cycling
- Titanium coil or 316 stainless shell and coil options
- Runs on a standard 120V household outlet
- Built-in flow switch protects the unit if the pump fails
- 59 dBA
- Made in Knoxville, Tennessee
- 1 year warranty included, 2 and 3 year extensions available
- Circulation pump sold separately
- • 1 HP high efficiency water chiller unit
- • 6 ft power cord
- • No circulation pump — sold separately
- • No filter or install kit — sold separately
| Cooling Capacity | Cooling Capacity | 11,500 BTU/hr |
| Horsepower | Horsepower | 1 HP high efficiency |
| Heat Exchanger | Heat Exchanger | PVC shell with titanium coil, or 316 stainless shell and coil |
| Operating Temperature Range | Operating Temperature Range | 37°F – 100°F with water |
| Refrigerant | Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Inlet / Outlet Connection | Inlet / Outlet Connection | 1 in. Female NPT |
| Dimensions | Dimensions | 19.75"W x 19.25"D x 14.25"H |
| Weight | Weight | 60 lb titanium, 66 lb stainless |
| Electrical | Electrical | 110–120V, 7.2A, 830W, single phase |
| Cord Length | Cord Length | 6 ft |
| Sound Rating | Sound Rating | 59 dBA |
| Outdoor Rated | Outdoor Rated | No, indoor use only |
| Pump Included | Pump Included | No |
| Recommended Pump | Recommended Pump | Danner Mag Drive 5.0–18, under 10 PSI / 23 ft head |
| Lead Time | Lead Time | 3–5 business days before shipping |
| Warranty | Warranty | 1 year limited, 2 or 3 year extension available |
| Country of Manufacture | Country of Manufacture | United States (Knoxville, Tennessee) |
Documentation for this product is available on request — contact us and we will send it over.
Frequently Asked Questions
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