Automatic Trough Waterers?

[gatrapper]

I would like to find a type of automatic waterer than I can connect to my hose to use in my meat duck pen.

Does anyone have any experience with these?

I found this one on Strombergs.
https://www.strombergschickens.com/product/dura-fount-automatic-trough-waterer?list=Category Listing

Is this one great or would you recommend another?

 

[U_Stormcrow]

That's insane.

Use a stock tank auto-waterer. and your own tank. I actually use plastic 5" gutters. Biggest problem with ducks you already know - they get everything dirty. Your tank is going to have to be frequently emptied - of water, old food, and dirt. Make sure its something you can empty easily.

Something like this.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/little-giant-trough-o-matic-plastic-float-valve

That is not, in my mind, a $85 trough - but that's what they are charging, after accounting for the $12 float.

 

[gatrapper]

Do I need to use a pressure reducer on that one?

 

[Brooks_]

Do I need to use a pressure reducer on that one?

It says it operates at 20-50 psi. What's the psi from the source?

 

[U_Stormcrow]

I fill mine with pressure from a 275 gallon tote, filled by rainwater. Depending on your source, you may - or may not - need to reduce yours. Typical household is 60-80 psi, but you have line loss in the hose if you run it that way, which increases with length, and is strongly affected by hose diameter. Lots of variables. ...and you can always only partially open the spigot.

 

[gatrapper]

It says it operates at 20-50 psi. What's the psi from the source?

I have no clue. I don't know how I would even check. It's the hose that is directly connected to my well.

 

[Brooks_]

I have no clue. I don't know how I would even check. It's the hose that is directly connected to my well.

Check the gauge on the well, it's probably within the 20-50 range.

 

[gatrapper]

Ok great! I'll check it out once I get home. Thanks!