Category Archives: Ice Rink Chiller

October Marks the Anniversary of the Fernie Memorial Arena Ammonia Incident

Posted on Oct 19th | Written by

Ice Rink Safety Series: Part 1 of 3 October 17th marks the one-year anniversary of the Fernie Memorial Arena ammonia  incident that resulted in three fatalities (Lloyd Smith, Wayne Hornquist and Jason Podloski) and the evacuation of 95 residents from nearby homes. Each man is missed by friends and family, and our sincere condolences go … Continue reading October Marks the Anniversary of the Fernie Memorial Arena Ammonia Incident →

Save Energy in Recreational Ice Refrigeration with Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment

Posted on Jul 24th | Written by

One of the best innovations in recreational ice refrigeration is a reverse osmosis water treatment system. It results in water and energy savings and creates the best ice surface for athletes. Reverse osmosis removes the impurities that cause the equipment to work overtime. It’s estimated that 30 arenas use 321 million gallons of water each … Continue reading Save Energy in Recreational Ice Refrigeration with Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment →

Shutting Down Your Ice Rink Refrigeration System

Posted on May 9th | Written by

It’s that time of year again, the time when the weather finally starts to get warmer and it becomes necessary to shut down your ice rink refrigeration system. While there are some maintenance tasks you can do on your ice rink refrigeration system, having it shut down for the season is something you should trust … Continue reading Shutting Down Your Ice Rink Refrigeration System →