Chet Murch, General Manager The Rinks at Exeter, New Hampshire shares his success story during the Mayor's Megawatt Challenge webinar on "Treated cold floodwater: debunking the myths". Watch the replay of the interview with Chet Chet talks about the process of installing REALice on their sand-based twin pad in mid-season, shaving his...
During this week's Mayors' Megawatt Challenge webinar on "Treated cold floodwater: debunking the myths", operators from a variety of arena types "told it like it is" regarding their REALice experience. From higher ice temperatures to lower run times -- and excellent ice -- you can...
Installing the REALice system is straightforward. Here are the most important points: Installed downstream of the final cold and hot water line with a mixing valve (or levers to adjust temperature) Cold water can be used At least 43PSI required It is very important that 100%...
We've thought about it and are happy to tell you our easy-to-understand Top 5 Reasons to consider REALice: #1 - Make better ice -- REALice lets you make clear, strong, and resilient ice. REALice drains the micro air bubbles from the water, resulting in a denser sheet of ice....
Getting everybody on board with change is challenging. Here are 5 ways to support your team while making the switch to REALice: 1.) Install a mixing valve. This allows for occasional tempered water and people will be reassured that warmer water is available, if ever needed. If you want to go the extra...
Vancouver, April 10th, 2020 - REALice is award winning technology and therefore among the most effective, sustainable choices that municipalities put into play to quietly reducing their impact on the environment while saving on operating costs. We are thrilled and like to congratulate the City of Nanaimo, the City of Edmonton and the...
In hockey, everyone has a nickname -- so we think it's rather cool that some arena operations folks have come up with nicknames for their REALice wall unit, like the one you see pictured above. We've heard it called "The Black Pearl" and the "Black...
With ice arenas closed and many year-round facilities have taken their ice out. It's time to think about the future. Planning now for the next season means your arena will be ready to make your ice with REALice-treated water once it’s time to put the ice back in. The...
March 16, 2020 - The message for Canadian communities is clear. Municipalities must reduce the carbon impact they have on the environment. REALice's floodwater treatment technology will make an impact on the carbon emissions of ALL community-owned indoor ice arenas. Your arena's CO2 emissions will be continuously...
From the Mayor's Megawatt Challenge Forum to installation to a Measurement and Verification study - how REALice is reducing the Town of Caledon's electric, natural gas and CO2 emissions at the Mayfield Recreation Complex....