How do you flood an ice rink?

Asked by: Juan Roach

Start flooding at the furthest point away from the water supply and move across the rink applying light fogs or spray over the entire surface until wet. Never direct the force of the water downward at the ice. Instead, always spray up and outward. Do not apply more water until the first coat is completely frozen.

What is the best temperature to flood an ice rink?

The ideal temperature to flood your ice is between -7 and -20 degrees Celsius. If you try to flood your rink when it’s below -20 degrees, the ice will be brittle and freeze before it has a chance to level out. Before you flood, be sure to clear off any debris such as leaves or sticks to avoid creating bumps.

How do you drain an ice rink?

So with the garden hose you suck. And stick your tongue into the opening so that the air can't escape the siphon. And then suck again seal it with your tongue.

Is it better to flood a rink with hot or cold water?

Hot water is usually viewed as preferred for flooding, because that’s what we all see in arenas across the country. The reason is that hot water contains less dissolved oxygen, or micro air bubbles, which aids with a harder ice surface.

How often should you flood a rink?

Your ice base is the most important part of making ice. I find 3 to 4 consecutive nights where the temperature is ideal (this is where weather.com forecasting helps!) and I flood my rink with almost 1/2 to 1 inch of water every night for 3 consecutive nights.

How do you flood a homemade rink?

Start flooding at the furthest point away from the water supply and move across the rink applying light fogs or spray over the entire surface until wet. Never direct the force of the water downward at the ice. Instead, always spray up and outward.

How do you flood a backyard rink without a tarp?

You do not need a plastic liner or tarp if you are making an old fashioned backyard ice rink (traditional). In order to make ice, you simply pack snow, flood the snow surface with water and allow it to freeze. You can make this traditional backyard ice rink with or without boards.

How do you flood an uneven backyard rink?

Use a tarp or similar material to cover the area before filling the space with water. Fill it all up at once so the water can level out – freezing in layers can create an uneven surface. The following floods should be with hot water if available. Once you have two to three inches of ice your rink will be ready!

How long does it take to flood a rink?

A – The first time you set up the backyard rink and get it ready to fill up with water it will take an average of 1 to 3 hours on “level” ground . If the ground is not level, it will require additional time to adjust the frame to make it level. uld take from 6 to 8 hours depending on the size.

How thick should the ice be in a backyard rink?

A – A minimum of 2” (two inches) thick for the ice to stay solid and hold the weight of a 300lb person is required. For the municipal rinks, we recommend at least 3” (three inches).