Freeze proof waterer
djkrash
Reg. Oct 2006
Posted 2009-06-26 9:24 AM (#107079)
Subject: Freeze proof waterer


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I've heard of these,but cannot seem to find a whole lot of info. I live in NW Pennsyltucky and want to stop using tank heaters. Am looking for one that can be hooked up to undergroung piping. Any ideas? Thanks. Dan
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dawnb
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2009-06-26 1:56 PM (#107093 - in reply to #107079)
Subject: RE: Freeze proof waterer


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If you can find one that is 100% freeze proof let me know. When the wind chill hits -30 to-40 or it is -20 it is hard to keep anything from freezing up. We put up a 3 sided wind break and have add copper heating wands to drop down the hole of our automatic water. We had to wire the copper wands in our selfs, but it sure does help.
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Painted Horse
Reg. May 2005
Posted 2009-06-26 9:42 PM (#107116 - in reply to #107079)
Subject: RE: Freeze proof waterer



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http://www.horsedrinker.com/

I've had mine for 10 years and it's never froze in Northern Utah.

 

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laurie
Reg. Jun 2004
Posted 2009-06-28 6:41 PM (#107201 - in reply to #107079)
Subject: RE: Freeze proof waterer


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I have a Nelson for 8 years now. Last year we had 30 below temps and it never froze. Proper installation is key.
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jdzaharia
Reg. Apr 2006
Posted 2009-06-29 10:45 AM (#107243 - in reply to #107079)
Subject: RE: Freeze proof waterer



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Ritchie waterers are the most common in my area.  http://www.ritchiefount.com/  I've seen them work just fine at -30F without the heat tape on the stand pipe.  As a previous poster said, proper installation is key.
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Myaj
Reg. May 2008
Posted 2009-07-02 7:11 PM (#107472 - in reply to #107079)
Subject: RE: Freeze proof waterer


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Location: SE Wisconsin
The Bar Bar A ones linked to above are used by a couple friends of mine and they love them. They did however, do the "cold weather" install that is more insulating and make sure they were either under an overhang or near a windblock. Never had a freeze up yet (SE Wisconsin)
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