Commercial & Industrial HVAC Hire
Ahead of the winter season, an events operator required a specialist temporary cooling solution to create a public ice rink in West Sussex. Producing and maintaining ice outdoors demands consistent sub-zero temperatures, stable flow rates and highly reliable equipment.
Ideal Heat Solutions was appointed to supply a temporary chiller package engineered to deliver –10°C operating temperatures, high flow performance, and 24/7 stability throughout the duration of the event. The system also needed to be safely designed for a busy public environment and installed within a tight construction schedule.
We deployed a structured, engineering-led installation plan to ensure the rink was ready for opening weekend.
Our engineers assessed:
This enabled us to design a dependable low-temperature cooling system capable of maintaining ice throughout the winter period.
Based on the survey, we delivered:
All components were configured beforehand to ensure quick on-site installation.
Our engineers installed the system adjacent to the rink, with the buffer tank and pump arranged to maximise operational stability.
Key steps included:
During the entire hire period, Ideal Heat Solutions utilised Trane Connect remote monitoring technology, allowing us to:
This added an extra layer of reliability and reduced potential downtime
The final system delivered:
The cooling system needed to:
We designed and installed a complete low-temperature cooling package based around two IHS 200 HP chillers, a buffer tank, stainless-steel hose network, pump set and glycol mix.
Using Trane Connect, we remotely monitored performance and adjusted system settings whenever required — ensuring continuous efficiency and uninterrupted ice formation.
The system successfully produced and maintained a high-quality ice rink from installation through to the end of the Christmas period.
Key outcomes:
Switching the heat pump chillers into heating mode significantly accelerated the de-icing process, reducing labour time and improving site safety for the event close-down.
Ideal Heat Solutions is trusted across the events sector for providing reliable, engineered cooling and heating systems.
We offer:
Creating a dependable temporary ice rink requires a precisely engineered cooling solution. Ideal Heat Solutions delivered a complete, monitored, low-temperature system using two heat pump chillers, buffer tank, pump and glycol — keeping the West Sussex rink fully operational throughout the Christmas season.
With remote monitoring and the ability to switch to heating mode at the end of hire, we supported the client from installation through to efficient decommissioning.
Can temporary chillers create ice for outdoor rinks?
Yes — our heat pump chillers can generate the sub-zero temperatures required for ice formation.
What temperature should chillers run at for ice rinks?
Typically around –10°C, depending on weather and rink size.
Can you monitor the equipment during the hire?
Yes — we use Trane Connect to remotely monitor and optimise performance.
Do you supply buffer tanks, pumps and hoses?
Yes — all ancillaries can be supplied as part of the package.
Can temporary chillers run outdoors in winter?
Absolutely — they are designed for cold-weather performance.
Do you support end-of-event de-icing?
Yes — our heat pump chillers can be switched into heating mode to melt remaining ice.
Do you offer nationwide ice rink chiller hire?
Yes — we cover West Sussex, London, the South East and the entire UK.
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