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Again I used a pump so location wont matter for me but if I had just the heater I would put it to the bottom of the bucket and hope convection circulates the water enough, if you want to be more specific I would put it below the nipples. I would also make sure the water stays well above the...

I read it as questioning safety in plastic at first too but when I reread it I think the concern is generic instructions that show a different model that floats. I bought a different model http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/api-500-watt-de-icer/0000000096125 Just dropped it in and cut a hole for...

It went to about 12f last night, I didn't get out early to check the bucket, it was 21f and sunny by the time I checked on it, the nipples on the shaded side and they were not frozen. I wont declare a win yet but this is promising.

I am putting together the same thing today but putting the nipples higher to better keep the heater submerged, and keep a better thermal mass to hopefully keep the nipples warmer on the outside. Also going to put a pump in to make sure the sides of the bucket stay warm. Cold enough I should...