Waterer flooding coop

[PinkchickenWhisperer]

I bought one of the commercial, metal waterers that hold 5 gallons and have the top that slides down over the top of the container. I sit it on a cement block so it's up out of the deep litter. Yesterday I noticed that the water just kept running and was flooding out onto the floor. I really don't think the ladies want their litter all wet. Anyone every repair one? or Can they be repaired? javascript:insert_text('

',%20''); If not, I have found some wonderful ideas here in the forum already and will have to build a new one. Thanks for any input.

 

[PepsNick]

Do you have a picture? That's strange. They're built to stop when the drinking tray is full, and I've never had any problems with mine.

 

[mississippifarmboy]

Check and make sure the peg is inserted correctly in the "L" shaped slot on the side and that the waterer is setting level. If it still leaks it has a small hole in one of the weld or a seam. If that's the case use silicone sealant to recoat the welds and seams. I've repaired several this way over the years.

 

[easttxchick]

I have only had that happen with that kind of waterer once and it was because it wasn't sitting level. Could that be the problem?
5 gallons sure looks like a lot more on the floor than in the waterer, doesn't it?