NB. This guidance is for our new Brass Monkey Barrel & Chiller product, delivered from 2025 onwards. If you received your Barrel & Chiller before 2025, refer to the guidance for v2.6 product guidance.
Meet your Brass Monkey Barrel
Meet your Brass Monkey Chiller
Safety first
- Leave your chiller unplugged until the setup is complete and you are instructed to power up.
- Your power socket must be earthed and RCD protected. Under no circumstances should you ever use an adaptor or extension lead.
- The inline RCD is there as an additional level of protection. Primary protection should be within your home’s electrical circuit.
- Only use this product if you feel well and physically capable. Consult your doctor if you are unsure.
- This product is not for children. Always ensure small children are supervised near the barrel.
Check the power socket
Your barrel chiller has been individually tested for safety before leaving our workshop. However, we can’t account for where the units are plugged in. This is why we ask you invest a few minutes to double-check the safety of the power socket you intend to use to power your Brass Monkey.
It is your responsibility to ensure your barrel chiller is plugged into a socket with:
- an earthed electrical supply
- 30mA RCD (residual current device) protection
- an IP rated waterproof cover
To help, in your starter pack we included a Smart Socket Tester. Follow the instructions provided with the tester to check your socket is safe.
If the socket is good, continue with setup. If it fails or you are still unsure, speak to an electrician before going any further. Under no circumstances should you ever use an adaptor or extension lead. If you need a power socket closer, speak to an electrician.
Check your barrel & chiller position
Before commencing setup, check you have your barrel & chiller in the correct position:
Location: Your barrel is intended for outdoor use only. Note condensation may occur from time to time leaving water on the floor.
Surface: Your barrel is heavy, especially when full of water. It needs to be sat on a hard and flat surface capable of holding 610kg.
Ventilation: Your barrel has vents on 2 sides, these will need to sit 30cm clear of any obstruction to allow the air to flow.
Access: You’ll need to access inside the chiller via the side panel. Ensure you’ll have space to remove the panel and undertake maintenance tasks.
Water: Your barrel will need filling with fresh tap water (never fill from a swimming pool or other water source), so make sure your bath is placed in reach of a hose.
Signal: Your chiller comes ready to be connected to your Wifi network. It will need to sit within range of a strong 2.4Ghz Wifi signal on a private home network.
Setup
**setup video coming soon**
Step 1 - Insert the particle filter
Now turn the drain valve to the OPEN position (inline with the pipe)
Step 2 - Connect the hoses
Connect the first hose to the top INLET on the barrel
Connect it to the connection point marked OUTLET on the chiller
Connect the second hose to the bottom OUTLET on the barrel
Connect it to the connection point marked INLET on the chiller
Ensure the taps are in the OPEN position - inline with the hoses
Step 3 - Fill up with water
Connect your hosepipe to the connector on the outside of the chiller (marked Drain & Fill) and turn on the tap. This will allow the water to flow through the chiller, pushing any airlocks out along the way.
Fill until the water is 20cm below the top of the barrel, then turn off at the tap.
Now turn the drain valve to the OFF position inside the chiller
You can now disconnect your hosepipe.
Press and hold the red button on top of the filter housing to release any trapped air. Release the button when water begins to flow out.
WARNING: Do not press the bleed button when the chiller is running as this will cause air locks in the system
Step 4 - Connect the light & power up
Step 5 - Affix the panels
See bath controls to learn how to set the temperature.
Use the app to connect your bath to wifi.