How to Retrofit a Standard Shower into a Cold Therapy Station
🚿 How to Retrofit a Standard Shower into a Cold Therapy Station
Cold showers are no longer just a wellness trend—they’re becoming a staple in homes, gyms, retreats, and even remote work sites. Whether you're chasing recovery, resilience, or just that post-shower dopamine high, the key is having a system that delivers consistent, controllable cold.
Here’s how you can transform a standard shower into a fully functional cold therapy station—without a full bathroom renovation.
🔧 Step 1: Start with a Mains-Connected Ice Shower System
The heart of your retrofit is a mains-connected ice shower system—like the one we offer. It chills your incoming water supply and delivers it at reliably cold temperatures, ready for direct use or blending.
- Connects directly to your existing cold water line
- Compact and efficient—ideal for indoor or outdoor setups
- Designed for batch chilling to continuous flow, unit size selection.
💡 Bonus: Our system is compatible with both residential and commercial plumbing setups.
🧱 Step 2: Run an Insulated Line to Your Shower
To maintain cold water integrity, run an insulated pipe from the chiller unit to your shower location. This can be:
- Through a wall cavity for indoor bathrooms
- Along an external wall for outdoor setups
- Buried or protected in conduit for longer runs
Insulation is key to preventing temperature gains, and pipe sweating—especially in warmer climates.
🚿 Step 3: Choose Your Shower Fixture
You’ve got two great options depending on your setup:
🛁 Indoor Retrofit
- Add a mixer tap and dual shower head to your existing shower
- Use the mixer to blend ice-cold water with hot water for full control
- Ideal for users who want to toggle between comfort and challenge
🌿 Outdoor Experience
- Use a purpose-built outdoor unit like the ones from PoolShower.com.au
- Perfect for spas, saunas, or backyard wellness zones
- Combine with timber decking, stone, or natural landscaping for a true alpine vibe
🔄 Step 4: Add Control & Safety Features
- Thermostatic mixer: Prevents scalding and allows precise temperature control
- Flow restrictor or timer: Encourages safe exposure durations
- Signage or instructions (for commercial installs): Educates users on safe use
🧠 Why Retrofit Instead of Rebuild?
- ✅ Minimal disruption to existing plumbing
- ✅ Lower cost than full cold plunge systems
- ✅ Year-round usability
- ✅ Scalable for homes, gyms, Airbnbs, or remote sites
🔗 Ready to Build Your Cold Therapy Station?
Whether you're upgrading your home wellness setup or adding a premium feature to your Airbnb or gym, our ice shower system makes it simple. With flexible installation options and reliable performance, you can bring the chill—anywhere.
👉 Contact us to learn more or request a quote.