Water Treatment Solutions for Ice Rinks

Mechanical rooms for ice arenas are some of the most complicated and diverse systems in the world of refrigeration. When your ice rink was designed, many factors and variables were considered, depending on your geographic location, seasonal length of operation and water quality.

Chardon Laboratories has the knowledge and experience to recognize the differences from rink to rink and develop a customized ISO 9001-certified water management plan to protect this equipment from scale, corrosion and biological pathogens such as Legionella.

The Importance of Cooling Tower and Evaporative Condenser Water Treatment for Ice Rinks

Ice arenas use an air-cooled tower or evaporative condenser to remove heat from the ice sheet, cool compressor heads or increase water quality. Consider hiring cooling tower and evaporative condenser water treatment for your facility, as the process can:

• Improve efficiency: The metal surfaces of cooling towers and evaporative condensers are susceptible to corrosion, pitting, scaling and biofilm. Preventing heat transfer blockages will increase your equipment’s efficiency.
• Enhance energy savings: Chemical water treatment means less water and energy need to be utilized to cool your system. The amount of water cycles can be optimized to save as much water as possible before it is flushed out. This is tailored for every system and highly depends on your local area’s water quality.
• Increase safety: When owning an ice skating rink, visitor safety is a top priority. Keeping your ice skating rink at the right temperature will ensure it stays frozen solid, reducing the risk of potential skater injuries.
• Extend your season: If you live in an area that experiences extremely warm springs and summers, you can still offer indoor ice skating with a cooling tower and evaporative condenser. This way, your business can take advantage of the off-season.

For Ice Rink Managers

Rink managers and their facility maintenance are often seen performing every task in the building, and we understand how the long days turn into long nights. Why not let the trained professionals at Chardon Labs protect the waterside of your mechanical room? With increased efficiency, enhanced equipment life and less downtime, our water management plans for hockey rinks more than pay for themselves.

Remote Monitoring Control Systems

When purchasing a new galvanized cooling tower or evaporative condenser, it is important to note the metallurgy of the system. Equipment manufacturers call out very specific parameters for the water chemistry during the passivation period. This information can be found in your operator’s manual and on a sticker on the equipment itself. Should you have a warranty claim and cannot produce evidence that your water has been kept within the manufacturer’s specifications, your warranty will be denied. Chardon Labs offers remote monitoring to ensure that the tower is passivated correctly. It’s like having affordable insurance for your new equipment!