Heated waterer? How do you keep your water thawed?

[CapricornFarm]

What do you put on top to transfer heat? It's a more efficient design, less heat escaping through the sides and focused upward, unlike a cookie tin heater which wastes alot of energy through the sides. Mine is a similar design but taller, holds a 5 gallon bucket within the insulated box.

Metal flashing on top. Going to try and do that tonight. Tired from all that digging i did today.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Here is the completed unit.

I will test as soon as it gets cold enough here...

 

[tigger19687]

So are the hens gonna stand on that sheet to drink?

It doesn't look sturdy enough.

 

[aart]

So are the hens gonna stand on that sheet to drink?

It doesn't look sturdy enough.

I'd bet it's probably sturdy enough.....but was wondering if that waterer is full.
Was more concerned about the sharp edges/corners of the metal.

 

[Folly's place]

x2! The metal edges need to be covered. Also, that metal will be slippery, not a good thing.Mary

 

[CapricornFarm]

Oh ye of little faith! The edges are not accessible , and they do not stick out. They are screwed down . The entire perimeter of the metal is supported by a frame of wood and is screwed down. The waterer will have water in it. The chickens will be able to drink. Fear not. I will post pictures once it is installed. I am also planning to run the cord through pvc so they don't peck it. Not my first rodeo!

 

[aart]

Not my first rodeo!

....and not your first unproven 'invention'.
Were just trying to help.

This is what caught my eye, that corner especially and even edge appears to be raised. Thin sheet metal can be incredibly sharp.

 

[CapricornFarm]

....and not your first unproven 'invention'.
Were just trying to help.

This is what caught my eye, that corner especially and even edge appears to be raised. Thin sheet metal can be incredibly sharp.
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Ok, i will inspect it. Thank you.