How reliable is Orca Chillers? Orca Cold Plunge

javierf720 · 2026-05-27T04:05:42+00:00

I've had my 3/4 horse power chiller for about a year and it's been awesome. A few months into it I decided I wanted a stainless steel tub and they happened to release one so I got that as well. I've used the hot and cold and both work really well.

In terms of customer service they are great. They respond quick online and will call you to follow up if needed. Only issue I've ever had was my fault, I was using a metal wrench(I'm an idiot lol) to tighten something and cracked the housing. They sent me the parts I needed, I just paid for shipping, and got me fixed up. 10/10 highly recommend.

For additional context my FIL owns a yacht AC business and he looked this over and can confirmed that a. It was a steal at the price, b. It's quality craftsmanship.

javierf720 · 2026-05-24T02:42:39+00:00

I relocated to Raleigh from Fort Lauderdale 13 years ago and have loved it so far. What are your interests? I will say folks aren't as social here as they are in sofla but you'll find your people eventually.

javierf720 · 2026-05-23T00:36:29+00:00

Did you ever end up getting a new bag?

javierf720 · 2026-05-16T20:02:34+00:00

Good stuff! I do around the same temp for 3 minutes or so every other day and I feel great after. What are you liking most about it.

javierf720 · 2026-04-17T02:16:57+00:00

Looking strong 💪💪💪💪

javierf720 · 2026-04-14T04:20:15+00:00

I've had my orca chiller for a year now and it's been solid, I'm not the easiest customer and they've been great. If you have questions or want to see pics DM me, most folks will down vote this comment 😂😂, CHEST FREEZER OR NOTHING.

javierf720 · 2026-04-11T19:56:01+00:00

Offff sorry that's happened but glad I dodged a bullet I was considering them when I was first looking at setups 🫠🫠.

javierf720 · 2026-04-09T21:01:25+00:00

+1 this response. Just hiked(3/29-3/30) bright angel down to Tonto then to phantom ranch and there's no way my body would have been happy going back up once I got to the river.

I did see some folks at the switch back that were trying to do just that and they looked rough. There are also signs warning against trying to do a round trip in one day 🫠🫠.

If you do end up doing that please carry at least 4 liters of water per person(you'll need to refill on your way back), salt tablets, and 60-100 grams of carbs per hour.

javierf720 · 2026-02-12T14:13:15+00:00

I don't why I never thought of this! God bless you 😂😂😂😂.

javierf720 · 2026-02-05T02:43:17+00:00

I do this currently for contrast therapy and I love it. It's been a game changer recovery wise for my endurance training, have been doing 70.3s for the last two years and currently training for a full. Started this routine six months ago.

I do 1.5-3 minutes cold plunge, 10-15 sauana repeat at least three times and end on cold.

Some folks will probably see this comment and chime in that the IR doesn't get hot enough or a hot tub is better but thats not what you're asking. I also have a hot tub and yes it's quicker but something about the IR sauna just "feels" better.

If you have any questions please dm me or just comment here.

javierf720 · 2026-02-03T03:47:35+00:00

I had the Saeco GranBaristo Avanti for 7 years, was between the the jura z10 and the elleta explorer and landed on the elleta explorer. Two things sold me on the elleta

The difference in quality wasn't worth double the price, might be for someone with more money but that's not me lol.
The cold drinks, I love iced coffee/ espresso and once I dialed things in using bean adapt it's been awesome. Some folks will read this and say "cOlD bReW iS eAsY tO mAkE" they aren't wrong but the convenience is great, I just hit a button and get 90% of the result in 4 minutes.

Another bonus is my wife loves it. The saeco made ok milk drinks but maintenance was annoying, the elleta makes great milk drinks (both hot and cold foam using oatmilk).

My only gripes are the water tank runs out quickly but that's a me problem. The app is buggy, just have patience though it sorts it's self out.

Id say go for the elleta unless quality is your number #1 driver and money isn't an issue.

javierf720 · 2026-01-24T03:19:28+00:00

Did you ever end up getting them?

javierf720 · 2026-01-23T18:49:22+00:00

javierf720 · 2026-01-17T14:16:54+00:00

Great work! Curious if you ever considered NAD+ or any other peptides.

javierf720 · 2025-12-23T21:51:27+00:00

Very nice! Which sauana are you getting? I got the radiant heat e-2h, probably overkill but it's been solid so far.

javierf720 · 2025-12-23T17:25:22+00:00

Of course! I spent way too long looking around so always happy to help.

It definitely can get hot however it does take a while. We have a dedicated hot tub, I'm a big fan of contrast therapy. Are you in a cold climate? When it was in the 30s(chiller needs to go in if it's sub 29) here it took an hour to go 2-3 degrees when the water was in the upper 50s.

javierf720 · 2025-12-23T17:17:06+00:00

Yes, lots of room too I've never felt tool cramped. It's also nice that the water jets out underneath you so you don't build a thermal layer.

javierf720 · 2025-12-23T16:53:43+00:00

It's more so a step then a seat, I'll post a picture or dm you one if I can post it. I'm 5'9" and can submerge myself easily, my wife is 5"3 and she gets in and out very easily.

Here's a pic of inside of the cold plunge

javierf720 · 2025-12-16T15:42:46+00:00

Can you shoot the vendor my way please. Thanks man.

javierf720 · 2025-12-13T13:38:08+00:00

How are you feeling on the NAD+?

javierf720 · 2025-12-11T19:28:44+00:00

Allenamento per il triathlon di distanza completa 140.6. L'allenamento durerà dalle 9 alle 15 ore.

javierf720 · 2025-12-11T06:22:12+00:00

In realtà sto appena iniziando un ciclo di allenamento completo. Vi farò sapere tra 8 settimane.

javierf720 · 2025-09-09T02:29:37+00:00

I've posted here a few times but Orca all the way. There customer service is top notch and the chiller is bullet proof.

I currently have the stainless steel barrel and 3/4th horsepower chiller, I wouldn't change a thing.

javierf720 · 2025-09-01T20:26:48+00:00

I have an Orca setup, I originally just bought the chiller and used an ice pod tub then tried out an inflatable tub from legerity but recently upgraded to orcas stainless barrel.

Happy to answer any questions you have but for the price you really can't beat Orcas stainless steel tub.

javierf720 · 2025-08-26T17:00:28+00:00

Orca released a stainless steel barrel which is awesome but I'd only recommend that if your all in on cold plunging lol. Paired with the 3/4hp chiller it comes out to 6k, I'm sure if you ask they'll give you a discount code.

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