Temperature Control: Ice melts unpredictably, causing temperature fluctuations (±5°C or more), while chillers maintain stable temps (e.g., ±0.5°C) critical for processes like CNC machining or medical equipment.
- Capacity Limits: 1kg of ice absorbs only ~334kJ of heat, whereas a 1HP chiller removes ~3000kJ/hour continuously—without manual intervention.
- Hidden Costs: Bulk ice requires storage, transportation, and labor, often exceeding a chiller’s operational costs long-term.
- Hygiene & Automation: Chillers use closed-loop water systems (preventing contamination), integrate with PLCs, and avoid dilution risks.
You absolutely can, the ice tub is insulated and designed to keep the water cool for short periods of time while just using ice. However, using ice daily can be inconvenient and exhausting. We recommend pairing the Mega ice tub with the chiller to keep a prefect temperature daily without the hassle or costs associated with buying/making ice. The chiller is extremely power-efficient so expect to spend only $0.5-$1.5 per day in electricity (20 times less than buying ice).
We are a ice bath chiller manufacturer, factory, and supplier in China since 2015. The factory is ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO50001 certified.
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