I have this supposed energy free water about 1/2 mile from any electric source. It is not suppose to need any heat if cattle drink regularly out of it.
Well my cows drink once a day all at once. So the valve likes to freeze if it gets below 10 degrees or so.
I came up with this to heat and it works.
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A snowmoblie grip heater with a thermostat from a electric waterer, powered by a battery, charged by a 12v solar panel.
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They battery sets behind the waterer and the heater is wire tied to the valve.
After 3 mornings of zero temps I push the ball down dip out a little water and in comes the fresh water without having to unthaw the lid, removing it and dumping hot water on the valve.
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Well my cows drink once a day all at once. So the valve likes to freeze if it gets below 10 degrees or so.
I came up with this to heat and it works.
<a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank">
A snowmoblie grip heater with a thermostat from a electric waterer, powered by a battery, charged by a 12v solar panel.
<a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank">
They battery sets behind the waterer and the heater is wire tied to the valve.
After 3 mornings of zero temps I push the ball down dip out a little water and in comes the fresh water without having to unthaw the lid, removing it and dumping hot water on the valve.
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