Knowing how much this ice moves, and how much it can't be controlled in a strong wind... I often wonder what drives people towards permanent docks. While certainly I know there are cases where their really isn't a choice. Articulating docks in most cases will work just fine, and then you get the structure out of the way....
While ice eaters, and the such do a good job keeping the ice away will it is forming... the real damage generally happens as the ice breaks apart and moves...
In short the Tripods the OP has will be there best defense against damage... Postioning the ice eaters, is really a set up that they need to do some trail and error work to figure out the best position. As for controlling their usage via temp or timer that as well is a trial and error process.
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