Large potable water tank use

[Folly's place]

Last winter we had 48, including many bantams, This winter we'll have 36 to 38, a more reasonable number. One gallon daily ain't enough!
In summer we ran a garden hose from the nearest hydrant, and it was fine. In winter it's a 150 ft. walk, and was a pain.
Mary

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Last winter we had 48, including many bantams, This winter we'll have 36 to 38, a more reasonable number. One gallon daily ain't enough!
In summer we ran a garden hose from the nearest hydrant, and it was fine. In winter it's a 150 ft. walk, and was a pain.
Mary

Attach a pipe warmer cable to the garden hose.

 

[aart]

One gallon daily ain't enough!

So one in each hand

Attach a pipe warmer cable to the garden hose.

Don't think that would cut it in Michigan.

 

[Folly's place]

@aart , one hand holding the fence so I'm not falling down on the ice, so one hand available for the water. But not any more! Hydrants are so worth it!
We have four, one for each pasture, and one for the chicken coop.
Mary

 

[ValerieJ]

@aart , one hand holding the fence so I'm not falling down on the ice, so one hand available for the water. But not any more! Hydrants are so worth it!
We have four, one for each pasture, and one for the chicken coop.
Mary

By hydrant, do you mean you have run water pipes from your well to the chicken run and then set up a spigot?

 

[Folly's place]

Yes, all below the frost line so they don't freeze. The hydrants are called 'all weather hydrants' they are attached to the water line below the frost line, so four ft. deep here.
Mary

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Don't think that would cut it in Michigan.

If you look at the product description, it says »Keeps water flowing down to -40°C, which is -40F. Is it getting colder than -40°C in Michigan?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07331J2J8/?tag=backy-20

 

[Folly's place]

I guess I can't imagine running 159 ft. of hose in heat tape off a hydrant. $$$?
Mary

 

[ValerieJ]

I guess I can't imagine running 159 ft. of hose in heat tape off a hydrant. $$$?
Mary

That's how I think of it too. I'd rather dig the ditch (with a ditch witch) and set the pipe, but again, it will be a job for DH. I dunno...I think a water tank is fine for now.

 

[aart]

That's how I think of it too.

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