The RinkWater has the following features:
- US Patent approved and Canadian Patent pending
Exterior -- The exterior of the RinkWater is built to be virtually indestructible in community settings.
- Double walled 1/8" aluminum construction with 1" rigid insulation sandwiched in between
- Keyless entry
- Magnetic locks for a smooth exterior and vandal-proof
- Bolt-on lifting rings for easy placement of the RinkWater unit
- Completely wrapping the RinkWater in vinyl accomplishes several things:
- Stays cool in direct summer sunlight,
- The vinyl wrap virtually eliminates vandalism or “tagging”
- The graphics are completely customizable for sponsorship, advertising or community aethetics
- Makes the unit unique and easy to identify over other power or tele-communication boxes
- Over time, raw aluminum can oxidize, leaving you with a dull looking and weathered enclosure
Interior -- The interior of the RinkWater is well designed and equipped with the necessary infrastructure to properly flood your outdoor rink surface.
- Meets Canadian plumbing code:
- Contains a backflow preventer (double check valve assembly, DCVA) and space for a water meter.
- Internal heater with separate thermostat, to keep internal plumbing from freezing
- Powered hose reel:
- Wind up to 200 feet of 1-1/2" high delivery water hose
- Powered reel assists with draining the system as you rewind it
- Can be custom sized and styled with whatever hose you would like
- Water service from the municipal supply is completely protected and easy to open/close from a small door that is activated with the keyless system
- A simple ball or gate valve allows water to flow to the rest of the unit
- Electronics are installed in a separate cabinet, away from any water service
- All the internal parts are common, can be sourced locally and can be replaced by a local professional
- Irrigation: customizable to include an irrigation source and an irrigation controller
