What is Needed for Successful Operation of the Waterer?

Location of the waterer is important! 　

Wind and snow protection reduces energy costs (if using electrical unit) and aids with preventing freeze-ups. The location needs to be easy for the animals to use as well.

There must be a minimum number of animals drinking from the waterer to keep the water moving in order to prevent freeze-ups. This is based on the individual waterer.  Animals drinking from the unit triggers the valve to open allowing water exchange.  Ground temperature averages 48 F. The more often the water is turned over through water exchange the longer the window of time before serious freezing occurs in extreme cold climates.

Regular maintenance and clean up of the unit needs to occur as the animals mouths through natural dripping cause ice build-up in cold weather.

The unit must be installed properly for successful operation.  

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