This is a review of The Pod Company’s Chillers. We will discuss the difference between their 1/3 HP and 1/2 HP models, positives, negatives, and alternatives.
Check out our Chiller Guide for more information on Cold Plunge Chillers.
The Pod Company Standard Chiller
This is the same chiller as the popular Rocita Chiller from Walmart. While it is more expensive to buy it through The Pod Company, they make it much easier to set up by providing the pump, filter and all the necessary hoses.
- Cools to 39°F.
- 20 Micron Filtration.
- Comes With Pump and Connection Hoses for easy installation.
- Can get it cheaper through Walmart.
- Cheaply made pump.
A Cheaper Alternative to The Pod Company
The Rocita Chiller from Walmart is the exact same chiller, for more than half the price. The benefit of buying the chiller from The Pod Company is that it comes with a pump, filter, and the hoses to connect everything.
Rocita 1/3 HP Chiller
This is the exact same chiller used by The Pod Company and many other brands at a very competitive price point.
- Cools to 39°F
- 1/3 HP
- Great Price
- Requires separate pump and plumbing hoses.
Standard vs Pro Model
The only difference between the Standard and Pro Chiller is that the Standard is 1/3 HP and the Pro is 1/2 HP. The only difference in horsepower comes down to how fast it will cool the water. We find that the difference in horsepower is negligible and not worth the upgrade.
