Deicing involves various technologies to prevent ice formation in salt or fresh water, which is crucial for protecting:

• Boat houses

• Commercial and residential docks

• Marine structures

• Ferry crossings

• Floating pumps

• Working barges

• Municipal pumping stations

These technologies, known by different names depending on the industry (e.g., bubblers, Thawline systems, ice eaters, thrusters, submerged diffusers, and ice-melting aeration), use different methods to prevent ice build-up:

• Simple systems: A compressor onshore feeds air to the basin floor, bringing warmer water to the surface, creating a current that helps maintain an ice-free zone.

We recommend deicing solutions tailored to each specific application, as no two projects are alike. When designing systems, we consider:

• Water depth

• The size of the area needing deicing

• The structure to be protected

• Location

• Temperature variations

• Power limitations

• Other environmental factors

Many systems are custom-designed based on site requirements and budget.