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Dynamic Cold Therapy Black Oval Barrel Cold Plunge Tub

Dynamic Cold Therapy Black Oval Barrel Cold Plunge Tub

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A compact black oval tub, 50 by 30 inches, with the seat inside.

  • Synthetic wood outside, PVC liner inside
  • 50″ long, 30″ wide, 35″ tall
  • Optional 0.8 or 1.0 HP WiFi chiller
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Materials Synthetic Wood, Plastic
Placement Indoor or Outdoor
Chiller Optional add-on
Chiller power 0.8 HP or 1 HP
Exterior 30 x 50 x 35 in
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How does delivery work?

Free freight to the lower 48. Your order ships on a strapped pallet by insured LTL freight from the manufacturer's California warehouse.

When it ships. Orders are processed within 2 to 5 business days depending on the brand, and delivery to most addresses in the contiguous US takes 5 to 14 business days after shipment. Transit times are carrier estimates, not guarantees.

How you will know. You get a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse. Most carriers then call 24 to 48 hours ahead to lock in a four hour window, and some send an email or text the morning of delivery instead. Respond promptly either way, because missed attempts trigger terminal storage fees.

How it arrives. A 53 foot semi truck arrives at your curbside and the driver delivers the pallet to the curb. Liftgate service is not included as standard, and standard delivery does not include bringing the equipment inside, up stairs, or unpacking. Someone must be present to sign.

If it arrives damaged. Walk around the pallet and check every box before signing the Bill of Lading. Cosmetic damage can be accepted, but if a carton is punctured or crushed, refuse that item and call us on (888) 500-5675 while the driver is still there. Note the damage on the Bill of Lading, photograph it, and contact us within 48 hours. Once the damage is documented on the Bill of Lading we can file a valid freight claim and ship a replacement at no cost to you. Signing a clean Bill of Lading releases the carrier, and claims filed after one are routinely denied. If you refuse for a reason other than damage, or without contacting us first, return freight costs may become your responsibility.

Where it ships. Free freight covers standard residential curbside delivery within the contiguous 48 states. Hawaii, Alaska and Canada are not available at standard checkout, so contact us before ordering for a freight quote.

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What does the warranty cover?

Dynamic Cold Therapy cold plunge tubs are covered by a 1-year limited warranty from Dynamic Cold Therapy, on tubs purchased from an authorized dealer in undamaged original packaging.

What's covered. Defects in materials and workmanship: the polycarbonate insert, the wooden shell and trim, and all other components each carry 1 year. Chillers carry a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Insulated covers carry 1 year and neoprene hose covers 90 days; replacement filters are consumables with no warranty.

What's not covered. Fading or discoloration from UV exposure, damage from storage in below-freezing temperatures, corrosion or discoloration caused by lack of water maintenance, and any labor cost associated with a claim. Coverage applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable.

Keep the water balanced, and don't let it freeze. Corrosion from poor water maintenance and freeze damage are the two most common reasons a claim is declined. Ask us for the maintenance schedule — we'll send it with your order.

Keep your proof of purchase. Note that Golden Designs' 60-day registration portal covers infrared saunas only and does not apply to cold therapy products.

How to make a claim. Contact us — as your authorized dealer we handle the claim with the manufacturer for you. Email sales@recoveryroomdirect.com or call (888) 500-5675 with your order number and photos of the issue.

Summary of the manufacturer's warranty. Their official warranty document governs.

What if I need to return it?

30 days from delivery. The item must come back new, unused and in its original packaging with all components, hardware and accessories. Anything assembled, used or modified cannot be returned, and electronic components such as power supplies and control panels are non returnable under manufacturer policy regardless of condition.

What a return costs. The manufacturer may charge a 20 percent restocking fee, and you are responsible for the return freight. The original shipping cost is not deducted from your refund. Any storage or carrier routing fees incurred during the return are the buyer's responsibility.

Damaged on arrival. A different process, and you are fully protected. If you accepted the delivery and documented the damage on the Bill of Lading, we handle the freight claim and ship a replacement at no cost, with no restocking fee and no return shipping.

Cancelling before it ships. No fee as long as we have not yet submitted your order to the manufacturer. After we submit it but before it ships, an administrative fee of up to 5 percent may apply, and we waive it whenever we are not charged.

To start a return. Email your order number to sales@recoveryroomdirect.com and we issue a Return Merchandise Authorization number within one business day. Write it clearly on every box, because the warehouse will not accept returns without it. Refunds are issued within 5 business days of inspection.

Which brands. Applies to all Golden Designs Inc. brands: Dynamic Saunas, Maxxus Saunas and Dynamic Cold Therapy.

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Jump to 14 sections
  1. Overview
  2. Fit and the seat
  3. Before you order
  4. How it is built
  5. The chiller and the circuit
  6. Winter and sun
  7. Running cost
  8. What you get
  9. Setting it up
  10. Specifications
  11. Compare models
  12. What we can tell you
  13. Buyer questions
  14. Order

The short answer

The Dynamic Cold Therapy black oval cold plunge barrel, sized for tighter spaces

An oval black cold plunge tub with a synthetic wood exterior, a PVC interior and a lower rim than the round barrel. Use it alone as an ice bath, or choose it with a 0.8 or 1.0 HP Dynamic Cold Therapy chiller that cools, heats, filters and runs ozone. The oval trades bench width for a smaller footprint and less water. Three things decide whether it suits you.

The footprint

50 × 30 in

50 inches long, 30 wide and 35 tall, plus the entry step. The product guide notes the narrow shape makes indoor installation easier.

The water

105 to 125 gal

Less to fill, chill and drain than the round barrel’s 120 to 145. A garden hose fills it and the 1 inch drain takes a hose.

The circuit

120 V, 15 A

With a chiller only: a dedicated 15 amp circuit on a GFCI outlet rated for wet locations. The chiller runs at about 60 to 65 decibels.

Fit

Inside the black oval: a 27 inch bench and a lower rim

You sit on a bench in the PVC insert. Check yourself against these figures before you choose the oval over the round barrel.

Inside the tub
Bench 7 in high, 27 in wide, up to 16 in deep
Interior PVC, the only interior offered on the oval
Water 105 to 125 gallons
Outside height 35 in, against 39.5 in on the round barrel
Fill level About two thirds to three quarters full

The product guide says the round barrel may suit bulky body types better than the oval, and its bench is 38 inches wide against the oval’s 27. If that matters, the round black barrel with a PVC interior has the same exterior and lining.

Dynamic Cold Therapy Black Oval Barrel Cold Plunge Tub, three quarter view into the grey PVC interior with the entry step
Manufacturer rendering. The grey PVC insert inside the oval shell, with the entry step beside it.

Getting in, and filling it

The manufacturer’s product page says the reduced height “allows safe and easy entry and exit”, and at 35 inches the rim is about 4.5 inches lower than the round barrel’s. For filling, the tub manual asks for enough water to cover your upper body with your head well above the line, about 70 percent of the tub. Start below that, since sitting down raises the level, and with a chiller keep the water line between the chiller’s inlet and outlet as its manual recommends, so no air is trapped inside it.

No person count is published for the oval. It has one bench.

Before you order

Six checks before the black oval arrives

Quick to settle at the planning stage, slow to fix once the crate is at your curb.

  • A floor for the filled weight.The setup guide allows 300 to 450 pounds of tub and chiller plus 800 to 1,000 pounds of water. At the oval’s full 125 gallons the water is about 1,040 pounds, before a person gets in, so plan on the higher figure. An empty weight for the oval is not published. Decks and upper floors need a builder or structural engineer to confirm the load.
  • A waterproof floor, never carpet.The manual asks for flat, stable, waterproof ground. Indoors, near a floor drain in a ventilated room, which is where the oval’s narrow shape helps. Outdoors, smooth ground clear of stones and branches.
  • Water in and out.Fill with a garden hose. The 1 inch drain takes the included hose adapter, so plan where up to 125 gallons will go.
  • A dedicated circuit for a chiller.120 volts, 15 amps, a GFCI outlet rated for outdoor and wet locations, 6 feet or more from the tub, fitted by a licensed electrician as the chiller manual asks.
  • Space around the chiller.36 inches clear in front of the fan and 3 feet to any wall, never inside a closet or cabinet. Indoors, that clearance is often what decides the room.
  • Freezing nights.If the oval will live outside where it freezes, read the winter section first. It sets the routine for the cold months.
Dynamic Cold Therapy Black Oval Barrel Cold Plunge Tub, with the entry step and the 0.8 or 1.0 HP chiller beside it
Manufacturer rendering. The chiller stands beside the oval on wheels. Leave 3 feet of open air around it.

Measuring a room and not sure it works? Call (888) 500-5675 and we will go through it with you.

Construction

Three things about the black oval you cannot change later

Dynamic Cold Therapy Black Oval Barrel Cold Plunge Tub, side view of the black synthetic wood exterior with the two tier entry step and the inlet and outlet fittings
Manufacturer rendering. The inlet, outlet and drain fittings run down one end of the oval.

The shape. The product guide describes the oval as a more compact footprint with lower water use, and says its narrow design makes indoor installation easier. The cost of that is a narrower bench, 27 inches against the round barrel’s 38.

The finish, inside and out. The inside is PVC, the only lining offered on the oval, which the product guide says is easier to keep looking good and cannot rust or corrode. The outside is synthetic wood that Dynamic Cold Therapy describes as resisting moisture, UV exposure and wear without the upkeep of natural wood. The Pacific Cedar oval is the natural wood alternative.

A separate chiller. The chiller sits beside the tub on wheels and connects with two hoses, so it can be serviced or replaced on its own, or added later from our cold plunge chillers.

See every cold plunge we carry, those offered with a chiller, or the Dynamic Cold Therapy range.

UV fading is excluded from the warranty. The tub warranty excludes fading or discoloration from UV exposure and damage to the finish, and the manual asks you to shade or cover the tub when it is not in use. Keep the cover on between sessions if it stands in sun.

The decision that blocks the purchase

The black oval’s chiller options, and the circuit behind them

Both options are Dynamic Cold Therapy’s SY-PRO cold and heat units with Wi-Fi, the chiller the manufacturer lists with this tub. One circuit serves either. The 1.0 HP cools faster for slightly more current.

SY-PRO chiller, from its owner’s manual
Maximum current 0.8 HP: 11.3 A
1.0 HP: 12.8 A
Rated input power 0.8 HP: 890 W
1.0 HP: 1,150 W
Cooling capacity 0.8 HP: 2,230 W
1.0 HP: 2,700 W
Reference cooling rate 0.8 HP: 1 to 3°F every 40 minutes
1.0 HP: 1 to 3°F every 20 minutes
Water temperature Cools to 37°F, and heats. The manual gives 108°F as the top of the range, the product guide 85°F
Size and weight 0.8 HP: 20 × 14.25 × 21.5 in, 68.5 lb
1.0 HP: 22 × 15 × 22.5 in, 88 lb
Supply 120 V, 60 Hz, dedicated 15 A circuit with a GFCI outlet

For your electrician. The chiller manual’s cover calls for a 120 VAC 15 amp dedicated circuit with a GFCI outlet, the outlet should suit outdoor and wet locations, and the manual points to NEC Article 680 for pools and spas. The final rating is set by a licensed electrician under your local code. The manual is marked for personal and commercial use; for a studio or clinic, compare our commercial cold plunges.

Placement indoors and out. 36 inches clear in front of the fan, 3 feet from walls, no closets, and level with the tub so the pump is not working against gravity. The two hoses are 8 feet long. Both the chiller and hoses drip condensation while cooling, which is worth planning for on an indoor floor.

How long it is meant to run

The product guide says this chiller works best on daily runs of 4 to 6 hours, once or twice a day, and suits cooler climates or temperature controlled rooms. It can run continuously with more frequent water care. The manual suggests 8 hours of downtime a day, set in the Tuya app on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Noise is about 60 to 65 decibels, a little louder while the ozone cycles.

The rule that catches people out

The black oval outdoors: winter and sun limits

These limits apply wherever the air around the oval gets this cold. Outdoors, freezing is where the manuals set firm rules, and freeze damage is excluded from both warranties.

Temperature limits in the Dynamic Cold Therapy manuals
Chiller working range 34°F to 113°F air temperature
Below 33.8°F Drain the chiller and stop using it
Below 32°F Do not use or store the tub. Drain, wipe and store it dry
Direct sun Shade or cover the tub. A sunlit chiller sensor can read very high and stop the unit

Outdoors where it freezes, that means draining the chiller and the tub before the first hard frost. The product guide gives the chiller a narrower 41°F to 104°F range than the manual’s 34°F to 113°F; we quote the manual that ships with it and would plan around the narrower one. Our outdoor cold plunges collection has other tubs made for outdoor use.

Rain and heat

The manufacturer’s FAQ rates the chillers for outdoor use but says they are not weather-proofed. It says they tolerate only a little water dripping from your hand, so keep rain and sprinklers off it. Shade matters too, because a chiller in full sun can shut down when its sensor reads the air as far hotter than it is.

Neither warranty covers freezing. The tub warranty excludes damage from storage below freezing, and the chiller warranty excludes damage from use at or below 32°F. If the oval will stand outside, decide the winter routine first.

Running cost

What the black oval costs to run with a chiller

No power at all as a tub alone. With a chiller, here is the arithmetic, and the one figure that is not published.

0.8 HP, per hour

16 cents

890 watts of rated input for an hour at the US average rate. Less once the water is cold and the compressor cycles

1.0 HP, per hour

21 cents

1,150 watts of rated input for an hour at the same rate

A six hour run

98 cents

The top of the 4 to 6 hour guidance on the 0.8 HP at rated input throughout. About a dollar and a quarter on the 1.0 HP

How it is worked out: rated input watts from the chiller manual, times hours, times 18.34 cents per kilowatt hour, the US residential average in the EIA’s Electric Power Monthly for June 2026. Substitute your own rate.

The first cool down. The manufacturer’s delivery guide says pre-chilling can take 1 to 4 hours depending on the tub and the starting water. The chiller manual’s reference rate, 1 to 3°F every 40 minutes on the 0.8 HP and every 20 minutes on the 1.0 HP, takes 65°F tap water to 50°F in roughly 3 to 10 hours and 2 to 5 hours. The oval holds less water than the round barrel, but no separate rate is published for it, so we would plan on the slower figures.

The running costs that recur

Filters and water care. The chiller comes with three 20 micron cartridges and the manual asks for a new one about every 20 plunges, or sooner if it is dirty or the flow drops. Keep pH at 7.2 to 7.8 with a test kit, pH and alkalinity adjusters and a sanitizer. The manufacturer recommends changing the water at least once a week with a chiller, more often with heavy use, or every 3 to 5 days without one, and the oval’s smaller volume makes each refill a little quicker. The tub manual also asks you to consult a pool supply store before using pool chemicals, to let them dissolve fully before anyone gets in, and never to add them to an empty tub, and it notes that damage from improper chemical use is not covered.

Scope

What arrives with the black oval, and what you add

The oval comes crated on a pallet. With a chiller, the hoses, valves and filters come with it.

  • The oval barrelBlack synthetic wood shell with a PVC insert and bench
  • Deluxe 4 inch insulated coverwith child safety latches and cover keys
  • Entry step
  • Drain valve and drain valve adapterfor a standard garden hose
  • Two ball valves and two quick connect hose fittings
  • Outlet strainer, strainer gaskets, inlet and outlet plugs
  • Teflon tape and spare screws
  • With a chiller, also:the chiller, two quick connect hoses, two hose adapters, two quick shutoff valves, three filter cartridges, eight gasket seals, a filter wrench, a screwdriver and the owner’s manual
Dynamic Cold Therapy Black Oval Barrel Cold Plunge Tub, with the insulated cover strapped on
Manufacturer rendering. The insulated cover straps down over the oval rim.

Required before it runs

  • A level, waterproof, load rated floorNear a drain indoors, smooth and clear outdoors
  • A garden hose and a place to drainThere is no plumbing connection
  • Water careA test kit, pH and alkalinity adjusters and a sanitizer. The manufacturer advises against bromine
  • With a chiller, a dedicated GFCI circuit120 V, 15 A, rated for wet locations, installed by an electrician

Optional

  • Professional Setup and AssemblyA professional crew unpacks and positions everything on site, then takes the packaging away
  • Neoprene hose coversInsulation for the two chiller hoses, which drip condensation while cooling
  • Replacement filter cartridges20 micron, 10 by 2.5 inches

Freight is included to the contiguous 48 states. The crate arrives on a semi truck and the driver delivers it to the curb. Liftgate service is not included as standard, so call us before you order if you need one.

Setup

Getting the black oval running

The tub manual has no assembly steps. You position it, connect the chiller if you have one, fill and check the flow.

  • Position the tub and chiller level, side by side.Leave the chiller upright for at least 20 minutes before switching it on so its compressor fluid settles. The chiller manual warns that skipping this can cause damage the warranty does not cover.
  • Seal the connections.Wrap the four threads, two on the tub and two on the chiller, clockwise with Teflon tape three times, as the chiller manual asks, check each hose end has its gasket, and fit the shutoff valves to the tub. Hand tight only, or the threads can strip.
  • Loop, fill, then check the flow.Chiller inlet to the tub outlet, chiller outlet to the tub inlet. Fit the filter and mesh strainer, fill, and confirm the flow reads above 15 liters a minute. If not, reseat the filter and look for kinks.

What the Dynamic Cold Therapy manual asks of you in the water

The manual’s safety instructions, before the first session. Inspect the tub for breaks or leaks before you fill it. Keep electrical appliances at least 5 feet away, and never operate one while you are in the tub or your body is wet. Consult a physician before starting, particularly with a history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory problems or diabetes, or if you take medication that affects drowsiness, heart rate or blood pressure. The manual warns that alcohol, drugs or medication before or during a plunge may lead to loss of consciousness with the possibility of drowning. Enter feet first and breathe steadily, without holding your breath or hyperventilating, and get out at once if you feel weak or lose control of your hands, arms or legs. Prolonged immersion below 70°F risks hypothermia and core temperature can keep falling after you get out, so do not drive or operate tools or heavy machinery straight afterwards. Keep children supervised, keep pets away, and lock the cover when the tub is not in use.

Or add Professional Setup and Assembly in the buy box and a crew places it for you. The electrical work stays with your electrician.

Reference

Dynamic Cold Therapy black oval barrel cold plunge tub specifications

Key specifications
Model DCT-BO-50-PLPC-34-BLK
Outside size 50 in long × 30 in wide × 35 in tall
Water capacity 105 to 125 gal
Exterior and interior Black synthetic wood · PVC
Chiller options Tub only, or with a 0.8 HP or 1.0 HP chiller
Warranty 1 Year Limited, tub and chiller
Full specification tables
Tub
Outside size, product page 50 × 30 × 35 in
Outside size, product guide 50 in long, 30.5 in wide, 35 in tall
Bench 7 in high, 27 in wide, up to 16 in deep
Interior PVC only
Empty weight Not published for the oval
Fittings 3/4 in inlet and outlet, 1 in drain
Cover Deluxe 4 in insulated, child safety latches
SY-PRO chiller
Models DCT-SY-08-PRO (0.8 HP), DCT-SY-10-PRO (1.0 HP)
Supply AC 106 to 127 V, 60 Hz, 11.3 A or 12.8 A maximum
Water temperature Cools to 37°F, with heating (to 108°F in the manual, 85°F in the product guide)
Filtration 20 micron 10 × 2.5 in cartridge, mesh strainer
Sanitizing Built in ozone, adjustable 0 to 5 minutes, every 15 minutes
Control Full color LCD touchscreen, Tuya app on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Refrigerant R454B
Noise About 60 to 65 dB
Clearance 36 in in front of the fan, 3 ft around the system

The oval is not on the dimension drawing in the tub manual, so no drawing figures are given. The product page and the product guide differ by half an inch on width. Dynamic Cold Therapy is made by Golden Designs.

Choosing within the range

The black oval against the rest of the Dynamic Cold Therapy range

Same maker, same warranty, same chiller options. Shape and lining are the choice.

  Black oval PVC interiorYou are here Black barrel PVC interior Black barrel 304 stainless Cedar oval PVC interior
Shape Oval, 50 × 30 in Round, 42 in Round, 42 in Oval, 50 × 30 in
Height 35 in 39.5 in 39.5 in 35 in
Water 105 to 125 gal 120 to 145 gal 120 to 145 gal 105 to 125 gal
Bench width 27 in 38 in 38 in 27 in
Interior PVC PVC 304 stainless PVC
Exterior Synthetic wood Synthetic wood Synthetic wood Pacific Cedar
Chiller option SY-PRO, 0.8 or 1.0 HP SY-PRO, 0.8 or 1.0 HP SY-PRO, 0.8 or 1.0 HP Tub only, as we sell it

The oval’s bench is 27 inches wide and the round barrel’s 38, and the product guide says the round barrel may suit bulky body types better. Comparing cold water with a chamber? See our cryotherapy versus cold plunge comparison.

Independent reports

What we can and cannot tell you about the black oval yet

A new 2026 model. We have no owner reports on it yet, and we will not borrow reviews from the cedar oval.

What is new

The black synthetic wood exterior, and on our store, a chiller option for the oval. The PVC insert, the fittings and the SY-PRO chiller follow the rest of the range.

What is not published

An empty weight and a dimension drawing for the oval. The size figures above come from the product page and the product guide, and they differ by half an inch on width.

About the images

The images on this page are Golden Designs’ renderings of the new black oval. We will add photographs of a delivered tub once we have them.

Availability. The manufacturer lists the black oval as new and available from October 2026. We confirm your ship date by email after you order.

Buyer questions

Dynamic Cold Therapy black oval barrel, questions buyers ask before ordering

How big is the black oval, and will it fit indoors?

It is 50 inches long, 30 inches wide and 35 inches tall, and the Dynamic Cold Therapy product guide says the narrow design makes indoor installation easier. Indoors it needs a waterproof floor near a drain in a ventilated room, and with a chiller, 3 feet of open air around the system and 36 inches in front of the fan.

Is the black oval big enough for me?

The bench is 7 inches high, 27 inches wide and up to 16 inches deep, against 38 inches wide in the round barrel. The product guide says the round barrel may suit bulky body types better than the oval. No person count is published, and the oval has a single bench.

Is the black oval exterior real wood?

No. Dynamic Cold Therapy describes it as a premium synthetic wood made to look like timber, resisting moisture, UV exposure and wear without the upkeep of natural wood. If you want natural staves, the Dynamic Cold Therapy Pacific Cedar oval is the same shape in cedar.

Do I need a chiller with the black oval?

No. It works as an ice bath on its own, though with no filtration the tub manual says to keep it covered and change the water every 3 to 5 days. A chiller cools and heats the water, filters it through a 20 micron cartridge and runs ozone, and the manufacturer then recommends changing the water at least once a week, more often with heavy use.

Should I choose the 0.8 HP or the 1.0 HP chiller for the oval?

Both are the SY-PRO chiller on the same 120 volt, 15 amp dedicated GFCI circuit. The manual’s reference cooling rate is 1 to 3°F every 40 minutes for the 0.8 HP and every 20 minutes for the 1.0 HP. The 1.0 HP draws 12.8 amps against 11.3 and weighs 88 pounds against 68.5. Choose the 1.0 HP if a shorter wait matters to you.

What electrical circuit does the chiller need?

The chiller manual lists a dedicated 120 volt, 15 amp circuit with a GFCI outlet as required. The outlet should be rated for outdoor and wet locations and sit at least 6 feet from the tub. The manual refers to NEC Article 680 and asks for a licensed electrician, who should confirm the rating under your local code.

Can the black oval stay outside through a freezing winter?

Not in use. The chiller manual says to drain the chiller and stop using it below 33.8°F, and the tub manual says not to store or use the tub below freezing. Freeze damage is excluded from both warranties. Outdoors where winters freeze, drain both before the first hard frost and store them dry.

How much water does the black oval hold, and how do I drain it?

105 to 125 gallons, filled by garden hose to about two thirds or three quarters full. Unscrew the drain cap to empty it; the included adapter connects the 1 inch drain to a standard garden hose. Keep the pH between 7.2 and 7.8, because damage from water outside that range is not covered.

When will the black oval ship, and how is it delivered?

The manufacturer lists it as available from October 2026, and we confirm your ship date by email after you order. It travels as a crate on a pallet by semi truck, most carriers call 24 to 48 hours ahead to book a window, and the driver delivers it to the curb. Liftgate service is not included as standard. Check every box before you sign the Bill of Lading, and if a carton is punctured or crushed or the tub is damaged, refuse it and call us while the driver is there. Cosmetic damage can be accepted.

What does the warranty cover, and who handles a claim?

Dynamic Cold Therapy gives the tub a 1 Year Limited Warranty on the insert, the shell and trim and all other components, and the chiller a 1 year warranty from the date of sale. Exclusions include UV fading, freeze damage, corrosion from poor water care and labor. We open the claim with the manufacturer for you. Terms are on our Dynamic Cold Therapy warranty policy page.

One last thing

Before you order the black oval: the room and the circuit

A short call covers what decides the oval: whether the room gives the chiller its 3 feet of air, whether a dedicated GFCI circuit reaches it, and whether a 27 inch bench is enough.

Chaddy, Recovery Room Direct cold therapy specialist

ChaddyCold therapy specialistMon to Sat, 9am to 6pm ET

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