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Watch some of our Operator Spotlights

We've been taught to use as hot water as we can... to make good ice."

Ross Rankin (Past President, ORFA) admits that cold water flooding goes against decades of tradition. But after investigating the technology and speaking with other operators across Ontario, the verdict was clear.

Watch to learn:

How they validated the technology with peers (zero negative feedback).
The immediate improvement in ice clarity (especially for curling lines).
Why the project was supported "wholeheartedly" by the Council.

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Manager Spotlight: Ross Rankin, Past ORFA President, Carleton Place, ON

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26°F Brine with Faster Pucks? Here is the proof. 🧊

Common industry knowledge suggests that if you raise your brine temperature to 26°F, you’ll get slush. Connor Edwards (Carleton Place) proves otherwise.

In this operator spotlight, Connor breaks down the results of his mid-season switch to REALice:

The Temperature: Successfully raised from ~20°F to 26°F.

The Clarity: "One of the biggest things is just how clear the ice is."

The Speed: "As soon as the puck hits the ice, it just goes to the far end."

Watch how Carleton Place achieved the "impossible" combination of warmer brine and harder, faster ice.

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Operator Spotlight: Connor Edwards, Carleton Place, ON

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Tim explained that when they first installed the system, they struggled with sticky ice and experimented with the brine settings to find the right balance. After some adjustment, they discovered that they could run their ice 4.5 degrees warmer than ever before. The change brought significant energy savings and reduced compressor run time, extending equipment life.

He noted that the ice surface has improved noticeably — ruts are smaller, floods are smoother, and even newer operators are finding it easier to maintain consistent ice quality. Tim also highlighted how their salt use has dropped dramatically, from a skid every three weeks to one about every two months. Overall, he said the past two months have been all positive, with better ice, lower costs, and a more efficient operation.

Operator Spotlight: Tim Smitten, Midland, ON

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