Simple Heater Keeps Waterers Flowing

Simple Heater Keeps Waterers Flowing LIVESTOCK Feeding Equipment Farm Innovators’ thermostatically-controlled heater for waterers is designed for nipple-style drinker buckets It’s 8 in long and 5-in dia with a heavy-duty-6-ft electric cord The 150-watt unit is safe for use in plastic and can either be suspended or placed in the bottom of the waterer Because of the higher wattage it works in even the coldest climates says Andrew Orr director of sales and marketing for Farm Innovators Inc “The wiring runs through the handle which is filled with epoxy so it’s safer ” Orr says The thermostat turns on when the water drops to about 35° F then turns off at 45° F Air temperature wind and other factors make a difference but the de-icer handles 5 to 10 gallons of water “They are tested to -20° F We always recommend people keep the waterers out of the wind ” Orr says The de-icer is available on Amazon and through many farm supply stores It sells for around $45 Another popular Farm Innovators’ item is the Heated 2 Gallon Poultry Drinker that sells for about $55 Farm Innovators sells de-icers for all types of pets and livestock as well as a full line of poultry incubator equipment Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Farm Innovators Inc 2255 Walter Glaub Dr Plymouth Ind 46563 ph 800 277-8401; www farminnovators com

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