The REALice device forces the water to create an ordered Vortex movement inside the unit to separate the air bubbles from the water and crystalizes the lime particles. These changes created inside the REALice unit eliminates the need to use hot water to build or resurface the ice.
The REALice device forces the water to create an ordered Vortex movement inside the unit to separate the air bubbles from the water and crystalizes the lime particles. These changes created inside the REALice unit eliminates the need to use hot water to build or resurface the ice.
Examination of the Properties of Vortex Processed water by the University of Eindhoven
FortisBC Ice Rink Resurfacing Efficiency Pilot official report. Refer to ice quality ratings on page 5.
Independent report from the Ice rink Oerlikon in Zürich
Ice rink water treatment system assessment, by Southern California Edison, 2010.
Fred Kilner, former facility supervisor shares his insight after using REALice for more than 5 years.
Steve Wolf shares his success with the REALice system.
6 Success stories across North America, including WinSport Calgary (Home of Hockey Canada).
Results from the Mayfield Recreation Complex, Caledon, ON
Including repeat customers who have bought a second or third system
Official video clip from the City
Interview with Ange Tassone, Supervisor of Facility Operations, saying "Not missing a beat on ice quality."
Mike Knight, Arenas Supervisor talked to FortisBC about his experience
Case study Xcel Energy on Vadnais Sports Center
Thinking outside the box to save ice rink energy
FortisBC commercial promoting their large scale pilot on the rink de-aerator
On the George Bell Arena in Toronto
Study results of the overall uniformity of ice strength using REALice®.
An investigation into ice crystals at Lulea University, Sweden
Exploration of the technology behind the REALice system.
Technical comments on the rink savings estimates
This is the most comprehensive article written about our floodwater technology to date, published by St. Albert Today.
Saanich News: The District of Saanich purchased a second eco-friendly ice machine – called a rink de-aerator – for the recreation centre.
Powell River News: Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions also part of new systems
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