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yasoguy
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OUTDOOR ICE

Post by yasoguy » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:46 pm

I am looking for tips and/or advise on what is the best way to create an ice sheet outdoors...

Thanks for any advise!
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Re: OUTDOOR ICE

Post by flatontheice » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:46 pm

yasoguy wrote:I am looking for tips and/or advise on what is the best way to create an ice sheet outdoors...

Thanks for any advise!
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Post by yasoguy » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:56 pm

We are stuck using a grassy, flat surface. Is it best to have a layer of packed snow with it lightly sprinkled with water first before adding heavier amounts of water or just add water from the get go.?

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Post by flatontheice » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:59 pm

yasoguy wrote:We are stuck using a grassy, flat surface. Is it best to have a layer of packed snow with it lightly sprinkled with water first before adding heavier amounts of water or just add water from the get go.?

I would put a liner down. It will save you water.

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Post by Can't Never Tried » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:02 pm

flatontheice wrote:
yasoguy wrote:We are stuck using a grassy, flat surface. Is it best to have a layer of packed snow with it lightly sprinkled with water first before adding heavier amounts of water or just add water from the get go.?

I would put a liner down. It will save you water.
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Post by rangehockey14 » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:04 pm

Depending on the dimensions, use 1 to 3 big utility tarps.

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Post by yasoguy » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:09 pm

We have a full 80X200 size. Not sure we have tarps that would fill the whole area??!!?!

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Post by 61ache » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:56 pm

If you can swing the cost, ice turns out a whole lot better if you use warm water. Cold will get you you really chippy ice.

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OUTDOOR ICE

Post by pucky-duck » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:10 pm

There are a few different ways to do this right:

-Get a big nice ice liner & fill it by applying layers slowly (1/4 - ½ inch at a time) allowing the water to fully freeze before adding the next layer
-Be careful not to let the water thaw out the previously frozen ice or you’ll lose it
-Also make sure there are no sticks or sharp rocks that can puncture the liner or it will all leak out
-Spray or sprinkle the water on (using an oscillating sprinkler) to get build up a thin layer everywhere and let freeze
-On a rink that’s 80 x 200 a liner will cost about $2000 so you may want to just flood on the ground by adding thin layers with a sprayer or sprinkler (it will kill the grass unless you use a liner – trust me!)
-Don’t get too greedy in applying water by letting the hose run or you’ll melt the ice and the water will carve through your ice & you’ll have big ruts to fill that will take forever
-If you end up with holes you can pack in snow in the holes & spray with water and let the patch freeze – don’t saturate too much or it will run out.
-Add water to the low spots to get the whole thing level
-Once you have it basically level, you need to continuously add to the surface using a Nice Ice resurfacer or something like it. I made one from copper pipe that worked great but my rink was only 40 x 70.

I used to set my alarm and get up every 2 hours to add layers when I was putting the ice in.

If you can use warm water - it will help smooth out the bumps but I never had the luxury in 13 years of making rinks.

Good luck – Pucky.

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Post by tpshockey30 » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:39 pm

Find a lake!

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Post by SEMinnHockeyNut » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:57 pm

What is lake?

Sorry, I live in Olmsted County and I have never heard that term before.

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Post by SouthrenHockey44 » Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:28 pm

[quote="SEMinnHockeyNut"]What is lake?

Sorry, I live in Olmsted County and I have never heard that term before.[/quote]

Haha if only Silver Lake froze e :lol: h SE?

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Re: OUTDOOR ICE

Post by GopherPuckPlayer » Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:57 pm

pucky-duck wrote:There are a few different ways to do this right:


-Spray or sprinkle the water on (using an oscillating sprinkler) to get build up a thin layer everywhere and let freeze

This is the best way I seen, you try to much it's more of a mess then anything, take your time, and the results will show. :D

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Post by HSHockey1 » Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:12 pm

SEMinnHockeyNut wrote:What is lake?

Sorry, I live in Olmsted County and I have never heard that term before.

Lake-noun-a body of fresh or salt water of considerable size, surrounded by land.
That one site

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Post by International Falls » Sun Dec 02, 2007 8:09 pm

HSHockey1 wrote:
SEMinnHockeyNut wrote:What is lake?

Sorry, I live in Olmsted County and I have never heard that term before.

Lake-noun-a body of fresh or salt water of considerable size, surrounded by land.

Good one


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