Stationed in small Army base in Germany. Been plunging since October >4 times a week. The weather kept things to a reliable sub 10c to freezing. It's not working out anymore with the season change.

So I need a water chiller.

I was looking at some Alibaba stuff such as: https://x.alibaba.com/Avjt8q?ck=pdp

Or I could do an eBay thing like https://www.ebay.com/itm/190672090458?trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D260571%26meid%3D19928d249ac14b2fa19d882df8c739ab%26pid%3D101613%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26mehot%3Dpp%26itm%3D190672090458%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2MobileWithMLR&trksid=p4375194.c101613.m146925&_trkparms=parentrq%3Ab3144ee218d0a24247d43e74fffff726|pageci%3A5cdaa2a0-ccf5-11ee-bebb-ca5888bd17ff|iid%3A1|vlpname%3Avlp_homepage

Or maybe this on Amazon.de:

https://www.amazon.de/Aquarium-Machine-Immersion-Breeding-Jellyfish/dp/B0CJFGDQPY/ref=mp_s_a_1_31?crid=2KMNLWI5EE80O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zNxmJ722xEYyV4PxstVP6A1YWO3RdhPERjXW4xkn_WXsGSoVb9jHVE2IUFWrf44yZaGOxrC9cSXdJkE317ew7IuH8hNLY8WqtFd8uH1TjhQSj34gK4yRPyyHLbCIMTuPWE4Bw2DHaKq31j6NG4mEvz6hg7efyDgU_-IXCFOC_KeQbERazwePc9usn94tP2BnnBGKpwpbDGES-XcxZxd3VA.OU9aZwQxPT3SRYpzJmb2hv0qBBnh16sOJ6-8pxfRB_I&dib_tag=se&keywords=cold%2Bplunge%2Bwater%2Bchiller&qid=1708107113&sprefix=cold%2Bplunge%2B%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-31&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.335e368b-29e8-4542-bb58-939a88195e78&th=1&psc=1

Either way the options are limited out here and I am feeling sketchy about all options that I have available. Does anyone have any Alibaba experience? Is it worth it? Will I pay in the long run trying to save money on a cheaper product?

I have the option of shipping to a German address or using a military APO box.

Thanks for any advice. The cold soaking has been an excellent addition to my physical and mental health. Any help to keep it going is appreciated.

UPDATE:

I pulled the trigger on this model:

https://reefdeck.com/theiling-polar-kuehler?number=SW10176.3

it seems a bit chunky-er than I need, but I really enjoy a 3 to 5 min soak as close to about 3c or lower. Also the power bad on other 1/4hhp models were only a 2/300 € cheaper and I didn't want to risk lower performance on warmer days.

I plan on insulating with foam boards that I can remove for cleaning.

Now my last question, do I need another filter on top of the sponge mesh that is already on my current pump (link below to my model)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0855JHGRM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

I am leaning more towards yes as it's a pricey investment and I want to keep it protected. It's bad enough that I plan on protecting the cool with a simple insulating board shelter cubby as it will remain outside with the dunk tank.

Also, would it be better to swap the outlets with PVC piping for better fitment of a filter, or just pipe clamp the ever living daylights of what ever version I can find.

I'll perhaps have a grizzly one day, but this is all I got now. And also I really appreciate all the support here. It's more active than reddit for the most part.