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• What size will the rink be? The average size for an installation is 450m2 or 15 x 30 metres using a 1 : 2 ratio. However, it is generally dependent on the site. Does the surface have to be level? Yes. Generally the rink will be installed on a wooden sub-floor, like that of a marquee, with a load-bearing capacity of 300kg/m2. The sub-floor will be slightly longer and wider than the rink itself, which serves as a changing deck to put skates on. How much extra space is required for machinery? The average space required for the installation of any machinery is 35m2. This includes cooling units, buffer tank and generator. Exact sizes will be provided when the actual size of the rink is known. How long does it take to set up? Our system can be installed overnight. Generally, two staff will suffice, with one or two extra at weekends. Night-time security is usually an insurance pre-requisite. How about the safety of the rink itself? We provide clear information about the do’s and don’ts on the ice rink and recommend that skaters wear gloves. We discourage skaters from racing by supervising the rink. One of the staff at the rink will be qualified in First Aid. How do we recruit sponsors and advertising? Generally in a high street or shopping centre there are always many promotions going on which can be advertised on our hoardings or special events which can be planned in advance. How many people can the rink accommodate? The rink requires approximately 3m2 per person. Do people get hurt on the ice? Ice is slippery as well as skates being sharp. By providing good advice and supervision on the rink and taking preventative measures, such as wearing gloves, accidents can be avoided. What do we need from you to install a rink? Obviously, we require space to install a rink. This is normally paid for in advance for the duration of the period, which on average is twelve weeks. If the site is successful and both parties agree to continue with the site, financial arrangements will be made which are acceptable to both parties. We also require 3-phase electricity (if this is not available a generator can be used) and a water supply. What about environmental considerations? We use the more expensive but environmentally friendly refridgerant, propylene glycol. Product data can be provided if required. We have full public liability insurance for £10 million as well as insurance against theft of the rink and any external equipment. We replace the cooling unit with a boiler, which heats the refridgerant. It takes between 12 and 24 hours for the ice to melt. The rink is then folded and packed up in a matter of hours. Rain water is relatively warm and will cause the surface of the ice to melt. When it stops raining the ice will dry again. It is unnecessary to close the rink when it rains. At what temperature does the ice melt? EPDM (rubber) rinks are guaranteed to a temperature of 15oC, whereas the aluminium system we use is guaranteed to 25oC. The cooling capacity can be increased. Wind and sunlight have a greater impact on the ice than the ambient temperature. Approximately 1,000 litres for every 10 square metres of ice. This is done manually for rinks up to 600m2 using snow boards. For larger rinks we use motorised sweepers. |
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