Can this chicken waterer be used with a heater base? Thanks!
1315808
I have to say that the tray is hard and kind of thin, I would be afraid to put it on a heater base....I noticed before we switched ours over to the winter waterer that even just getting a little cold it seemed like the tray would just like to snap. Can you call the company? I am leaning towards no. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
105965
I suppose you could but the heater was not very good at getting the water hot enough to be very effective.
755343
No problem. Just do not allow the water to boil off completely. I use a programable thermostat to shut the heater off or hold at a desired temperature.
2197690
Sort of, but likely not really. I have two different water heating systems. works great with a tank system. My plumber contacted the manufacturer of my veisman tankless boiler/water heater and they strongly advised against using a recirc line and the pump. they said it would make the tankless unit run very often and likely short cycle, vs. a tank that cools a bit and then has to run a lot to reheat back to temp. I wouldn't do it on a tankless.
1207808
I use mine in a cooler that feeds my chicken watering system. if I remember correctly it is in the black piece near the heating ring.
1743185
I wouldn't think so, they have to bite on it. you could probably use a chicken waterer
1011341
no. basically what this unit does is keep water from a more distant water heater warm, so that you do not need to wait as long. I think that it would be very poor for what you want.
2262882
I believe this unit is too small for your needs. If this unit is intended to be used as a whole house water heater, then you need a larger unit.
1422235
It really depends more on the heater than the bath. Many will work with this one. This is a pretty sturdy bath, but you will want to ensure that the heater or deicer you are using is safe for all types of birdbaths. Also, you'll want to know the size of bath your heater will work with. The bowl on this bath is about 19 inches in diameter and around 3 inches deep (these are not mass produced, so the dimensions will vary from piece to piece).
2158677
Yes. The type of water heater does not matter. This product is just a valve that is installed between your cold water supply and the water heater inlet.
1613626
I have this and yes as long as you have the ability to do so externally of the unit. It only has one hook up so I have valves to balance the temp going into it.
1962857
I can't assure the safety of your plastic bath if heater is left plugged in on a warm day with no water in the bath. However, based on heaters behavior in a metal bath with water, the water will provide a sufficient heat sink to prevent any burning. This heater does not put out enough heat to boil water, and I suspect your plastic bird bath would require at least that much heat.
473613
yes, it work fine either way. We have a turtle tank with 7" of water, we put a 18" or so heater horizontally, no problems, water temp stay constant.
1446640
Hi! Yes, a heater can be used with this tank. I use a long, slim black one...........can't remember the make but think it is a fluval.
378363
You can do this however, you defeat the purpose of having hot water when you need it. I t takes a little whild to heat up just like a warter heater. Hope this helps.
1105198
yes - however you are limited to the volume of water being consumed vs capacity of heater
1730983
I don't see why not. We just installed it right between where the water comes into the house and the hot water heater.