but with the warm weather approaching I want to buy a waterer that holds more water so I can also add ice on extra hot days.
Many apologies for bombarding your thread and for the night time photography.
I also need to apologise for not making this
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There are key points I feel the need to add.
First and foremost, is that the Cooler can be placed Outside of the run under shade and easier to get to. Those, in of themselves are great, but not having to build a cover for the cooler, to keep them from roosting and pooping on it, is beyond measure.
Stating the obvious here, but it's a cooler. Meant to keep things cool or cold. Insulated. If using a regular container you are going to lose a lot of the cold. A cooler may allow you to go for at least two days, between putting Ice or Ice bottles.
Next, if you are going to use this long term, then using a
water hose meant for potable water is definitely recommended. They are usually white and will reflect heat better. Still covering it is best. If you are only going to use it for a week or two then a regular water hose should be ok. Just keep it out of direct sunlight.
Mounting. Mounting is easy peazy. Can be tied to run wall or if the fear of predators reaching in, is a concern them two steaks in the ground will work.
Horizontal Nipples are just better than vertical nipples. H Nipples don't need to be perfectly straight. While Vs need to be straight up and down as possible. This leads to sediment and debris clogging the Vs. Hs can be set tilted back a bit and the still work. This allows sediment/debris to settle back into the pipe.
The manifold can be horizontal. Or if you have different size birds you can have it Diagonal. Also an advantage of using H nipples.
As I said before if you have a cooler with the drain, a simple adapter can be used.
And finally. If you are still reading. A dump valve for easy evacuation of water and Debris. A plug can be used but a vales will let you attach a hose to dump water elsewhere. A quick 2 second flush is a good idea with not worrying about tightening a plug and getting water all over yourself.
And finally. If you are still reading. An
Irrigation/Hydroponics Y Filter and
Garden Hose Shut Off Valve- 3/4” Again a quick 2 second flush is a good idea with not worrying about tightening a the cap and getting water all over yourself.
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