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Anybody out there use heated livestock waterers? If so what kind? I hate that frozen hose task. Thanks
Ken in Minn.
Ken in Minn.
Thanks All for input. Last summer I installed some yard hydrants in the cattle pens, hoping to put on some electric heated waterers. What came as shock to me was, nobody makes a waterer that fits over a hydrant. Ended up building my own. So far they have worked great, and it has been down to -16 F. I use two standard 100 wt light bulbs. Besides that they were a lot cheaper to build then to buy. I got four for less then I would have to pay for one Richie, that would not fit over a hydrant.Gunner said:Check out www.nelsonmfg.com. I put one in this summer and love it. Far better than any others I have seen out there so far.
Ken, more details please...this sounds like a great idea.len said:Ken, more details please...this sounds like a great idea.
What did you use for insulation?
Float valve?
Anchor it/protection against cattle rubbing?