Automatic Nipple Waterer and Bulk Feed Bin

Thanks for the input!

Where I work, at a manufacturing plant, we can make just about anything out of metal. I custom made the SST tank to serve this purpose. I could have repurposed a tank from somewhere, but this is exactly how I wanted it, so I decided it was best to make my own. The whole tank and all the fittings are all stainless steel. If it isn't SST, its plastic, as to keep from rusting.

I plan on putting a heater in the tank along with a recirculation pump that has a hose that goes all the way thru the PVC pipe to the very end, so hopefully this will allow the warm water to reach the very end of the pvc pipe to prevent freezing, as I live in eastern Iowa and it does freeze.

I agree I need a hose on the overflow!! LOL. I haven't gotten around to it yet as I have been working on my mini bulk feed bin. I will connect a hose to it and run it to the outside so if the float valve sticks open, it will direct the overflow to the outside. I just haven't gotten to it yet, I probably will this weekend.

I also made a lid for the tank to help keep dust out of it.. Ill post pictures as soon as I can.

ALMOST DONE with my mini bulk tank!! Just need to paint it, which I will do this evening! I cant wait to be able to start using it!!
Ill post pictures of that too! :)


As always, feedback is appreciated
Garrett
 
Thanks Garrett...I see the answers to my questions were in your original post, I just didn't read it carefully enough.
 
Ive been trying to upload pictures of the mini bulk bin i made and just filled today, but it wont load to the site. I will keep trying and hopefully it will eork soon!
 
Ive been trying to upload pictures of the mini bulk bin i made and just filled today, but it wont load to the site. I will keep trying and hopefully it will work soon!
 
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Here is the bin i made and set up inside with my broilers.

I filled it with 500lbs of feed i had the local mill make for me. This has made feeding the chickens much quicker and less of a hassle because i dont have to deal with the bags.


Inputs welcome:)
Garrett
 

Here is the bin i made and set up inside with my broilers.

I filled it with 500lbs of feed i had the local mill make for me. This has made feeding the chickens much quicker and less of a hassle because i dont have to deal with the bags.


Inputs welcome:)
Garrett

I'm jealous! I want a 1/4 or 1/2 size version for free please. thank you!
 

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