4-Stage Filtration — Deep Dive

Inside
the System.

Most UK ice bath brands offer one filtration stage. The VP-1 Pro runs four — continuously, simultaneously. Here's exactly what each stage does and why it matters.

Sediment Filter
Stage 01
Sediment Filter
Micron Filter
Stage 02
Micron Filter
UV-C Sterilisation
Stage 03
UV-C Sterilisation
Ozone Sanitation
Stage 04
Ozone Sanitation
01The Four Stages
Sediment Filter
STAGE 01Hair & debris removal

Sediment Filter

1stLine of defence
What it does

A stainless metal mesh pre-filter that catches hair, debris, sediment, and rust particles before they reach the chiller pump or finer filtration stages. Unlike paper or foam filters, the metal mesh is fully reusable — pull it out, rinse it, done.

Why it matters

Without this first barrier, larger particles clog the micron filter within days and damage the pump mechanism. The stainless construction means no ongoing replacement cost.

Clean every 8–10 sessions. No tools needed.
Micron Filter
STAGE 0220-micron fine particle capture

Micron Filter

20μmFilter rating
What it does

A pleated polypropylene cartridge rated at 20 microns. It captures fine particles, micro-sediment, and anything that got past the first stage.

Why it matters

Fine particles carry bacteria and cloud the water, reducing UV-C kill rate. The micron stage delivers optically clear water to the UV-C lamp for maximum sterilisation.

Replace every 6–8 weeks.
UV-C Sterilisation
STAGE 0399.9% pathogen elimination

UV-C Sterilisation

99.9%Bacteria kill rate
What it does

A germicidal UV-C lamp irradiates the water with 254nm ultraviolet light. Every pass through the lamp destroys bacteria, viruses, and pathogens at a DNA level — zero chemicals, zero residue.

Why it matters

UV-C is the only stage that can run while you are in the tub. It never stops — so every litre of circulating water is sterilised in real time, even mid-plunge.

No consumables required. Long-life lamp.
Ozone Sanitation
STAGE 04Between-session oxidation

Ozone Sanitation

O₃Between-session oxidation
What it does

An ozone generator dissolves O₃ directly into the water between sessions. Ozone oxidises bacteria, algae, biofilm, and organic contaminants throughout the entire body of water.

Why it matters

UV-C kills what passes through the lamp. Ozone reaches everywhere the water does. It runs between sessions — so the water is clean before your next plunge.

Runs automatically between sessions.
02How the Stages Work Together

Each stage targets what the others can't.

Sediment catches what UV-C & ozone can't physically remove
Micron clears fine particles that reduce UV-C kill rate
UV-C runs continuously — including mid-session. Ozone cannot safely run while you're in the tub
Ozone sanitises the full water volume between sessions — reaching every surface the lamp can't
How competitors compare
Ozone only (1 stage)1/4
Ozone + sediment (2)2/4
VP-1 Pro (4 stages)4/4
No competitor at this price point offers 4-stage filtration.
Not one.
03The Chiller
Compressor
Compressor
770W · Rapid cool
Control panel
Control panel
Touchscreen + WiFi
Outer casing
Outer casing
IP65 rated · Weatherproof
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