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Our header trench
runs along the
outside of our rink
and crosses the ice
resurfacer gates. We get
a lot of ice buildup over
the metal cover. Other
than using hot water
to melt out this area, is
there an alternative?
We asked around and found
that a variety of rinks have
tried different things, but the general
consensus on a cost-effective way of
doing this is to use carpet-drying fans
angled away from the ice surface across
your metal threshold. The air movement
prevents ice from building up and helps
keep the area dry and slip free. Several
rinks mentioned that it was important
to make sure the air wasn't cycling
towards the rink since it would burn out
your playing surface.
There seems to
be more and more
technology for rinks to
help us save money and
energy consumption.
How do I determine
what's fact and what's
fiction?
Do your due dili-
gence! Any com-
pany that claims they
can save you X or pro-
vide Y should
be able to
provide the
hard numbers
and scientific
data behind
their claims. In
addition, ask
for a list of rinks
that are using their
product and call them
yourself. Most importantly, make sure
you are comparing apples to apples. A
three-pad facility that saved X might
not translate into the same savings for
your single sheet. J
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