Winter and Summer Watering system w/ waterer nipples and heater.

[Bear Foot Farm]

Quote: There ARE heat tapes designed to be used INSIDE the pipes, but they are expensive:

http://www.bassequipment.com/Waterers/Medicator,+Heat+Cable/default.aspx

 

[the43k]

thx

 

[the43k]

Do you think I'll have an issue with my current system?

 

[newpioneer75]

I like the waterer design. Getting ready to build a winter waterer using a birdbath heater as well. Got the nipples and pvc pipe. keep us updated on any issues or successes and i'll do the same. Good luck

 

[the43k]

I like the waterer design. Getting ready to build a winter waterer using a birdbath heater as well. Got the nipples and pvc pipe. keep us updated on any issues or successes and i'll do the same. Good luck

I will, I'm slightly concerned that the ends may freeze, but we'll just have to see. I suppose its fine even if they do, as long as it doesn't expand and crack something. My hope is that as long as the middle is water, the ice can expand towards the water and not break anything.

 

[the43k]

I will, I'm slightly concerned that the ends may freeze, but we'll just have to see. I suppose its fine even if they do, as long as it doesn't expand and crack something. My hope is that as long as the middle is water, the ice can expand towards the water and not break anything.

 

[the43k]

There ARE heat tapes designed to be used INSIDE the pipes, but they are expensive:

http://www.bassequipment.com/Waterers/Medicator,+Heat+Cable/default.aspx

Do you think I'll have an issue with freezing at the ends of the 6" pipe?

 

[Spud Chicken]

Probably not. I would be more concerned about water freezeing at the nipples not allowing water to flow out.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Quote: I'd put the heat tape as close to the ends as possible, and mostly towards the bottom of the pipe siince all the heat will tend to rise.

You could also use some small "cookie tin" type heaters underneath the nipples.

As Spud Chicken said, that's the most likely part to freeze first

 

[Spud Chicken]

It would be a good idea to wrap the pipe in foam insulation to prevent heat loss and wrap that in black electrical tape to protect against chickens.