Water heater base failing

[FrenchToast]

i have found a solution that works great for me, i use a 60 watt automotive battery tray heating pad that i put between a couple of ceramic floor tiles. this works for both plastic or metal waterers that sit flat on tiles. i live in anchorage alaska and last couple of weeks it has been -15 degrees. have not had water freeze yet. most durable thing i have found for extreme weather

That's interesting. Where do you get those and about how much are they?
Thanks

 

[ll]

Yes! I added a baking dish ... it's made out of that new flexible rubbery-type stuff that can take heat.
They make potholders, muffin trays, etc. out of it.

The insert makes it ALOT easier to keep clean! I never have to move the bowl, I just take out the insert for cleaning.

II, what is that light green thing inside the dog dish bowl? Looks like you've added something

 

[chick007]

french toast i got mine through local hadware store. you can find them on amazon or google to find in local area. the one i use is made by katts automotive heaters. they also make engine block heaters. some napa and schuks auto parts stores carry them.

 

[chick007]

just googled, and they are under battery heater pad

 

[RCRIR]

I'm on my 2nd heater base and about to go buy a third in 3 years.

They work great for the first year out the box, it is maybe plugged in for 3 months. When I plug it in the next year it just doen't work very well.

The water was froozen soild this morning!

Any one have any expierence or advice with this type of water heater?

https://www.familyfarmandhome.com/inet/storefront/store.php?mode=showproductdetail&product=1393

I have a 5 gallon metal water can on top of it.

Try putting the base in the freezer. This can 'reset' the thermal coupler (or whatever it's called). These types of heaters turn on when the temp is 35 or below (I think). Putting them in the freezer guarantees you get them below 35 and can often reset the unit.

Good Luck

RC

 

[KYTinpusher]

What size/wattage do you use?

i have found a solution that works great for me, i use a 60 watt automotive battery tray heating pad that i put between a couple of ceramic floor tiles. this works for both plastic or metal waterers that sit flat on tiles. i live in anchorage alaska and last couple of weeks it has been -15 degrees. have not had water freeze yet. most durable thing i have found for extreme weather

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Quote: The answer is in the post you quoted

 

[chick007]

since bear wants to make a big deal out of people that dont read the whole thread, i use a 5.5 inch x 8.5 inch 60 watt katts battery heater for a 1.5 gallon plastic waterer for fourteen chickens at -15 degreees F. water and temp has stayed the same for about the last three weeks. bear you dont need to belittle those that dont know, just educate. if you have a larger waterer then you might need a bigger heater, but this size has worked for my small flock and location.

 

[chick007]

these battery warmers are not meant to be used when the temps are above 25 degres F. above that i unplug it, works great this cold and snowy winter.

 

[epeloquin]

VERY QUICK, VERY CHEAP, VERY EASY...

You definitely don't need a commercial water heater.

Go to the hardware store and get a 1/2 cinder block, you can also buy a light socket that plugs into an outlet. Put a 40 or 60 watt bulb and put the light up through the bottom of the cinder block and set your water bowl on top. It will keep it just warm enough to keep it from icing up. We have had multiple nights at or around zero and I have had no ice.

I will try to post a video tomorrow to show yuo what I did.