Gear
Three lanes. Most of you only need one.
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See 2026 picks and prices| Lane | Choose if | Skip if |
|---|---|---|
| Ice barrel | You will haul ice and want under $1k | You hate chores or want 39°F on a timer |
| Chiller plunge | 4+ days a week and a dedicated outlet | You are testing the habit for two weeks |
| Infrared cabin | Heat in a spare room | The panel is maxed and you will not add a circuit |
Garage load
Will this trip the breaker?
80% rule on a 20A is 16A continuous. Move the chips. Desk estimate, not a load letter.
Car
Cold
Heat
120V share vs 16A
9A
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Three answers. One lane.
How many days will you actually do this?
Where does it live?
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Your lane
Chiller plunge
Four-plus days a week plus a dedicated outlet is the only lane where a machine pays for itself.