sammydwm said: (quoted from post at 04:24:06 01/04/10) How many waterers?
Could the whole thing be changed to something more efficient?
Why not stock tanks instead of water cups?
With your temps you aren't going to freeze up a tank.
Or if you are worried, build an insulated box Depending on number of head and tank size you may cut down on the number of trips out to the pasture.
Here's what I have... and the problem. Was thinkig all it would take is a small (pilot light?) just behind the flange as that's where I use the torch (and at the bottom of the bowl) Bowl wouldn't be an issue if the throat didn't freeze. If it doesn't get below 25 overnight, usually just the little valve freezes up.
I like the box idea real well and have styrofoam panels and 3/4" plywood just going to waste. 100 liter pallet tanks are available 10 miles away also. Once again.... the simple solution slips right by.
Someone is even selling your idea on ebay for about $1700 a pop (link)
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