watering with bucket and de-icing coil

[jmc]

thank you so much folks. i have no interest in a dog bowl, but in a bucket maybe 3 gall. size my ducks won't jump into a bucket! i don't think

i think i'll end up getting a heated bucket.

eta: i would have to use an extension cord though. i don't know if that poses a problem. the cord is INSIDE. the reason i'd need to use it is that the cords on the heated buckets are too short for my setup. anyone use extension cords with heated buckets......?

 

[WoodlandWoman]

We use the heavy duty outdoor extension cords. The thick orange ones.

 

[jmc]

WW: thanks again! i have one of those right inside their shelter. perfect!

 

[Akane]

I run 200' of extension cord from the garage to the heated bucket in the coop.

 

[Tala]

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Same here, for heated buckets, brooder lights, shop lights, etc. Eventually the goal is to run "real" electiricty to the coop, but in the meantime I've got to be able to see!
The safest thing is to buy heavier rated cords 12 or 14 guage minimum. Most of mine are 14ga "agricultural" rated.
Those 16ga garden duty cords just won't cut it over long distances.