"Ah-ha! This makes perfect sense. Thanks so much!
I figured the water was disappearing under the top layer of ice. I just couldn't figure out where it went. There aren't that many imperfections in the ice to cause the void. That would also…"
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I live on a river with very little traffic. I'd like to create a rink out on the ice, but am having an issue with shell ice. I shoveled a fairly small rink (20'x20') thinking it was best to start…Continue
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Daniel robitaille replied to Bayou Josh's discussion Creating Rink on River"You getting shell ice because the water is running away
clear you are and make snow banks
water the snow bank down so the make a solid wall all around
then fill with water.
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Jim Boisvert replied to Bayou Josh's discussion Creating Rink on River"There are a lot of variables that are different from rink to rink. Probably the 30-32F temps and full sun melted the shell ice allowing for the perfect ice you got. Not sure of all the conditions for your rink, so advice is given from experience,…"
Bayou Josh replied to Bayou Josh's discussion Creating Rink on River"So, after further review, it turns out that my second layer went on perfectly. This layer was put on Sunday afternoon in about 30-32F temps and full sun. I put about 1-2" of water over the top of my previous layer (mostly shell ice) and it…"
Jim Boisvert replied to Bayou Josh's discussion Creating Rink on River"Bayou Josh,
As for my rink, I use a liner. I poured about 4.5 inches of water into it ( very level throughout) and wait for low temps. The liner goes up and over a 6 in. wide board at the base of the boards, so I allow for more water to be added. I…"
Bayou Josh replied to Bayou Josh's discussion Creating Rink on River"Yeah, I was kind of thinking the same thing. Now that I've screwed it up, is there a fix? I guess I could go around and break all the shell ice, sweep it off (will be tough, since a broom won't life it above the ice that did freeze) and…"
Jim Boisvert replied to Bayou Josh's discussion Creating Rink on River"I think the main reason you are getting shell ice with air bubbles is the temps. aren't cold enough to spray. Best to spray when the temps are colder, like 10 degrees F or lower. The other problem is the amount of water you are putting down (1…"
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I live on a river with very little traffic. I'd like to create a rink out on the ice, but am having an issue with shell ice. I shoveled a fairly small rink (20'x20') thinking it was best to start small. I then flooded using a sump pump in the river. I put about an inch or so of water on the ice the other night (it was about 20F overnight) and it froze with a thin layer of shell ice with big air bubbles under it. I then re-flooded the same area yesterday afternoon (about 30F with full sun) and…See More
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