🧊Edit: Best temps to flood are between -7 to -20°C / 20 to -4°F 🧊Winterize the outdoor faucet ➪ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PGWg12ktBUY.html
Excellent. This is exactly how I used to flood my 32 ft x 80 ft (9.8 m x 24.4 m) rink. No homemade Zamboni required! For my rink, I flooded in lengthwise passes, keeping the hose only on the unflooded ice. My backwards walking pace was determined by the temperature: the right pace ensures each pass is still able to melt and blend with the previous pass.
Go here and watch step #5 at the 2 minute mark to see exactly what I use. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PGWg12ktBUY.htmlsi=wX9bV4IAVcjWLtAo but it’s an outdoor thermal cover and I have not had any issues in below freezing temperatures. It would depend on your climate and which cover you require. I also disconnect my hose each water and empty the line before storing until the next use.
I do use hot water for gashes and large imperfections. But to just flood the entire ice, this method has always worked best for me. However, if done poorly, you’re right it wouldn’t be smooth. Thanks for watching
@@lauracoteDIY Thx for the effort and sharing with us. 👍🏾 I recently flooded my ODR on a lake with the water from the lake itself. The surface seemed alright, but felt like shark skin. Temperature < -7 °C.
