BriteTap nipple waterer

[Bratty477]

I just got the brite tap waterer in the mail so ran to Target to get my 2 gallon Igloo cooler and I am sooooooo loving it! Wish I would have known about it sooner. Definitely a solution to the dirty water problem I was running into. I was so grateful that my hens learned to use it within a couple of hours too...

 

[lfc27]

Hello! Virignal post...I am considering the Bright Tap waterer for our coop and run, but my eight 3week old pullets (4 Ameruacanas, 2 Barred Rocks and 2 Black Australorps) drink ACV laced water in their brooder and I am concerned that the acidity will corrode the metal nipple. Is anyone using this system providing ACV water for their flock? I looked on the company's site, but didn't see anything. As with everything on this amazing, knowledge filled site, I appreciate everyone's help, perspective and hard earned knowledge! Thank you!

 

[WVduckchick]

Hello! Virignal post...I am considering the Bright Tap waterer for our coop and run, but my eight 3week old pullets (4 Ameruacanas, 2 Barred Rocks and 2 Black Australorps) drink ACV laced water in their brooder and I am concerned that the acidity will corrode the metal nipple. Is anyone using this system providing ACV water for their flock? I looked on the company's site, but didn't see anything. As with everything on this amazing, knowledge filled site, I appreciate everyone's help, perspective and hard earned knowledge! Thank you!

I'm pretty sure that I read somewhere (I thought on their website) that they were testing long-term use of acv. There was a study that showed it to be safe IF kept under a certain percentage, but corrosive if too high... I believe. I will see if I can find it.

 

[lfc27]

Thank you WVduckchick! I will go check again. I'm on my phone, so it's possible that I missed it.

 

[WVduckchick]

Its in the "blog" section of the website.

http://blog.chickenwaterer.com/2013/03/apple-cider-vinegar-chicken-water-part-1.html?m=1

http://blog.chickenwaterer.com/2012/12/dont-use-apple-cider-vinegar-acv-in.html?m=1

Hope these links work for desktop. I'm on mobile.

 

[WVduckchick]

Thank you WVduckchick! I will go check again. I'm on my phone, so it's possible that I missed it.

Yep! Gotta look at the full site. You're welcome. Let us know what you decide. I still haven't ordered one yet.

 

[lfc27]

Thank you WVduckchick! I appreciate your help and I don't know why it didn't come up in my search.

 

[RentaPig311]

In regards to the freezing issue. Has any tried just forgoing the brite tap and putting nipple wateres directly on the under side of the igloo cooler? I can see how thickness of the cooler may be an issue when installing but probably nothing a little silicone can't fix. Wonder if the nipples themselves would freeze up?

 

[lfc27]

In regards to the freezing issue. Has any tried just forgoing the brite tap and putting nipple wateres directly on the under side of the igloo cooler? I can see how thickness of the cooler may be an issue when installing but probably nothing a little silicone can't fix. Wonder if the nipples themselves would freeze up?

I don't know if the regular nipples are long enough? Or if it would compromise the integrity and strength of the cooler. Sounds like you might have to experiment with the components.

 

[UTAHEM]

Is the heat tape version still working? We don't have power near our coop or run, but could run an extension cord when temps get super cold! Also in UT