Delivering Reliable Cooling for a Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
A robust temporary cooling solution designed to maintain perfect ice quality for a high‑traffic Winter Wonderland attraction, operating seamlessly throughout the season.
CHALLENGE
Maintain consistent ice quality for a 30m × 20m temporary ice rink throughout the busy Winter Wonderland season while operating within restricted site power and ensuring uninterrupted performance during periods of high visitor demand.
SOLUTION
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Daikin Rental Solutions supplied and installed two Daikin EWYT 205 chillers, providing the required cooling capacity together with built-in redundancy. Early deployment allowed seamless integration with the wider event infrastructure, while remote monitoring provided continuous system visibility throughout the hire.
RESULT
- Reliable cooling was maintained throughout the event, ensuring consistent ice quality and uninterrupted operation from November through to January. The success of the installation has led to further discussions regarding a similar temporary cooling solution for the 2026 Winter Wonderland season.
A temporary ice rink in Milton Keynes formed a central attraction within a large Winter Wonderland event and required a highly reliable cooling solution to maintain ice quality throughout a busy winter season.
A temporary chiller plant was designed and deployed to support a 30m x 20m ice rink, providing consistent performance during peak visitor periods while operating within strict electrical and logistical constraints.
Customer Requirements
A temporary ice rink at a Winter Wonderland event required a reliable cooling solution to maintain consistent ice quality throughout the busy winter season. The system needed to provide sufficient cooling capacity for a 30m × 20m ice rink, operate within the site's restricted electrical supply, and deliver uninterrupted performance throughout the hire period.
Challenges and Expertise
Maintaining stable ice temperatures throughout a high-footfall public event required a resilient cooling solution capable of operating continuously in varying conditions. Daikin Rental Solutions carefully selected equipment to maximise performance within the site's electrical constraints, while incorporating built-in redundancy to minimise operational risk. Early delivery also allowed the chillers to be integrated seamlessly with the wider event build programme, ensuring commissioning was completed on schedule.
Daikin Rental Solution
Daikin Rental Solutions supplied and installed two Daikin EWYT 205 chillers to provide reliable cooling and built-in redundancy throughout the event.
The solution included:
- 2 × Daikin EWYT 205 chillers
- Temporary pipework and flexible hose connections
- Power cabling and ancillary equipment
- Complete installation and commissioning
- Remote performance monitoring throughout the hire period
The dual-unit configuration ensured reliable operation while providing additional resilience throughout the winter season.
HVAC Hire
The Daikin EWYT 205 is a high-performance air-cooled chiller designed for temporary cooling applications where reliability, efficiency and rapid deployment are essential.
- High-efficiency cooling performance
- Suitable for temporary event and process cooling
- Quiet operation
- Low GWP refrigerant
- Rapid installation and commissioning
- Compatible with Daikin on Site (DoS) remote monitoring
Remote Monitoring
The temporary cooling system was supported by Daikin on Site (DoS) remote monitoring, providing real-time performance visibility throughout the rental period. Remote monitoring enabled proactive system oversight, ensuring consistent operation and giving both Daikin Rental Solutions and the customer confidence throughout the event.
Outcome
The temporary cooling system maintained consistent ice quality throughout the Winter Wonderland season, ensuring uninterrupted operation of the 30m × 20m ice rink during peak visitor periods. The combination of reliable equipment, built-in redundancy and remote monitoring provided complete operational confidence, leading to further discussions for a similar installation for the 2026 season.