Another thread about nipples

[LaurelC]

You missed my point. I am developing a freeze-proof nipple but need many people to jump on board before I spend 2-3k at the drafters and machine shop. My counter point was it SAVES money by not using electricity.

Oh, sure. I would love a freeze proof nipple, but if the water is frozen, then there isn't anything for the nipple to feed. I would certainly be interested, but if the cost was high, it wouldn't be a priority for me at least, as we just don't get enough cold weather to warrant justifying that expense.

 

[IdahoPrepper]

Oh, sure. I would love a freeze proof nipple, but if the water is frozen, then there isn't anything for the nipple to feed. I would certainly be interested, but if the cost was high, it wouldn't be a priority for me at least, as we just don't get enough cold weather to warrant justifying that expense.

Projected cost is 10-15 dollars. Water wont freeze as it will be in an insulated container. Unless its just crazy cold then you can add very warm water to keep it from freezing for days off-grid or add a themo-controlled 25w heater that sips power from a solar, battery or AC.

I am off-grid so I am building it for myself and others who are off-grid. We have solar but you cannot drain batteries 24/7 and on cloudy days with solar.

 

[LaurelC]

Projected cost is 10-15 dollars. Water wont freeze as it will be in an insulated container. Unless its just crazy cold then you can add very warm water to keep it from freezing for days off-grid or add a themo-controlled 25w heater that sips power from a solar, battery or AC.

I am off-grid so I am building it for myself and others who are off-grid. We have solar but you cannot drain batteries 24/7 and on cloudy days with solar.

Ah, yes, that is something that I'd definitely be interested in!

 

[MeepBeep]

Also do you really want to pay for a 400-1200 watt heater 24/7 for 6-7 months? Ouch!

6 months at 500 watts 24/7 @ .10 kw = $220 dollars.

You only need 3-5 watts per gallon to keep water liquid unless it's extremely cold, a little insulation or out keeping it out of the elements will also go a long way.. It's also not necessary to run it 24/7 on mild or warm winter days the heater can be cycled on/off with a thermostat...

I heat my entire 1800 sqft coop to 35°-40° for about $600 a year, if you are spending $220 to keep water warm you need to reevaluate your water heater design...

 

[LaurelC]

You only need 3-5 watts per gallon to keep water liquid unless it's extremely cold, a little insulation or out keeping it out of the elements will also go a long way.. It's also not necessary to run it 24/7 on mild or warm winter days the heater can be cycled on/off with a thermostat...

I heat my entire 1800 sqft coop to 35°-40° for about $600 a year, if you are spending $220 to keep water warm you need to reevaluate your water heater design...

Your chicken coop is larger than my house.

 

[MeepBeep]

Your chicken coop is larger than my house.

Yeah I get that all the time, right now the birds only occupy about half that area and share part of it with the dogs, the other half aka the 2nd story is for my peas but I have not got around to finishing that area yet...

 

[IdahoPrepper]

Your chicken coop is larger than my house.

and 4x larger then mine....im off grid in a sub-compact house.