Let’s be real for a second: A cold plunge is essentially a tub, a chiller, and some tubing. It’s not rocket science.
Yet, when I started looking for my own setup, I kept seeing the same thing: $2,000, $3,000, even $5,000 price tags. I realized that these companies weren't charging for the equipment—they were charging a "luxury tax" for the brand on the side of the tub.
I refused to pay it.
So, I went to the hardware store, opened up a spreadsheet, and built my own. I sourced a high-powered industrial chiller, found a durable drop-stitch tub, and spent weekends in my garage figuring out the plumbing, pumps, and fittings.
The result? I built a professional-grade setup that cooled to 39°F, ran quietly, and cost me less than half of what the big brands were charging.
The "Aha" Moment
Once I built mine, friends and family started asking: "Can you build one for me?"
I realized there was a massive gap in the market. You generally had two choices:
- Overpay for a fancy brand name.
- Struggle through a confusing DIY project, guessing which parts fit together.
Temp Drop Labs is the third option.
We exist to bridge that gap. We give you the savings of a DIY project with the ease of a "Done-For-You" kit.
How We Keep Prices So Low
We do things differently than the big guys. We don't have fancy showrooms, we don't spend millions on influencer marketing, and we don't mark up our products 500%.
Our "Hybrid" Model:
To save you money on freight and warehousing, we use a smart logistics system.
- The "Brains" (Texas, USA): I personally hand-assemble the custom connection kits—the pump, the manifold, and the fittings—right here in Dallas, Texas. This ensures the "tricky part" is done perfectly.
- The "Muscle" (Direct-to-Consumer): We ship the heavy components (the chiller and tub) directly from our manufacturing partners to your door.
By cutting out the middleman and the double-shipping costs, we keep our overhead low and pass those savings directly to you.
Our Promise
We believe that cold therapy should be accessible to everyone, not just pro athletes with huge budgets.
- Professional Specs: We don't use weak chillers.
- Real Savings: No "luxury tax" added to the price.
- Here to Help: When you email support, you aren't talking to a bot. You're talking to the people who built the product.
Ready to take the plunge?
Stay Cold,
-Nico Covarrubias, Founder
