HOME Ice Bath: Regular care

A clean Monkey is a happy Monkey. To keep you and your bath healthy, your bath requires some regular care.

Water in the bath constantly circulates through a dual stage filtration system consisting of a particle filter and a UV filter. The particle filter's job is to keep the water clear and the UV is able to remove most pathogens. Without regular care debris & bacteria will build, flow will reduce, degrading the performance of the bath and could cause damage to components like the pump.

Regular care required:

Frequency	Action
Weekly	Wipe down
Every 4 weeks	Replace the particle filter
Every 3 months	Replace the water
Every 6 months	Replace the bulb in the UV filter
Every 6 months	System flush

The frequency at which you will need to change the particle filter and the water depends on usage (no of dips per day) and how much bacteria and debris is taken into the bath (e.g. sweat or dirty feet). Increase frequencies if necessary. If water ever becomes very dirty, system flush and replace water.

HOW TO GUIDES

Important

These HOW TO setup steps are for Version 2.5 baths (shipped since Dec 2023).

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Wipe down

Some simple and frequent TLC can help avoid bigger cleaning tasks or issues.

Wipe down the steel above the water line using a clean damp microfibre cloth. A guide on cleaning the stainless steel can be found here.
Wipe down the leatherette cover, especially if outside, with a clean cloth. If dirty, you can also use a standard, neutral pH household cleaning product.
Check all the vents are clean and clear of debris

Clear the pre-filter that sits over the suction hole inside the bath. Using a clean cloth, reach into the water to catch any debris caught on the pre-filter.

Replace the particle filter

The particle filter removes sediment & microscopic debris. Frequently changing this filter every 4 weeks is key to keeping your Brass Monkey in good working order.

Replacement particle filters can be purchased here.

Replace the water

While the particle filter and UV filter work hard to keep your water clean, a full water change is recommended every 3 months (or sooner if visibly dirty).

1. Power off: Always isolate the power supply to the bath by turning off the power at the plug, before emptying the water.

2. Empty the water from the bath: A drainage tap can be found in the bottom of the compartment area. Simply remove the end vent to access, attach hose pipe to the connector and OPEN the value.

(Alternatively, you can use a submersible pump or bucket to remove the water from the bath). Once drained, a few inches will remain in the base. This is fine as this water will be diluted with the fresh water.

3. Clear debris & change the particle filter: Whilst the bath is empty, remove any debris from the bottom of the bath (with a wet vac or simply by using a cloth). Clean the bath with either bicarbonate of soda or a neutral pH cleaner such as diluted washing up liquid. Rinse the sides and base and wipe dry with a clean microfibre cloth.

As you are about to fill the bath with clean water, now is a good time to change the filter too.

4. Refill the bath: Refill the bath. Stop at 3cm above the return flow hole. Stopping here allows for some water displacement when you get in.

5. Power on and set temperature: Turn the power to your bath back on (if you have an inline RCD protector, press RESET after you have turned power back on at the socket).
Using the control panel or the app, set your target temperature. It may take up to 24 hours for your bath to get this fresh tap water down to temperature

Replace the bulb in the UV filter

For optimal removal of viruses and bacteria from the water, we recommend replacing this bulb every 6 months. We ship the baths with a UV bulb fitted and a spare in the accessories pack.

Replacement bulbs are available to purchase here.

NB. Depending on your bath type and size, the UV filter chamber is mounted wither vertically and accessed via the top hatch, or horizontal and accessed via the side vent.

System flush

Every 6 months we recommend a full system flush to remove the build up of bio film and bacteria from the system.

Using an internal system flush (we recommend a product like Lo-Chlor) follow the cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions to flush out the whole system.

This typically involves:

Removing the particle filter
Dropping chemical cleaning fluid into the bath (see manufacturer's guidance for dosage)
Leave for an hour or two.
Fully drain the bath and refill with clean fresh water.

Please note. Always follow the cleaning product manufacturer’s instructions