Could this be used to keep an outdoor water from freezing in a chicken coop?
1662794
I would think so but I would definitely hook it up to a thermostat and make sure it won't get wet.
1662795
I real don't know how hot it gets but you would have to put a thermostat Digital control to control how hot it gets and it probably depend on how much water in the dish but I would like to know or I would probably try a fish tank underwater heater because they have a thermostat built inside of them They way it goes I would like to know thank you.
1132799
I doubt it. It is meant to keep livestock water from freezing. I believe it turns on at 35 degrees.
848529
absolutely. if it keeps water from freezing itll keep food or whatevers in it from freezing. As it doesnt draw a lot of electricity, it would work best if its slightly enclosed... like a wooden box. Not knowing where you live, Im not sure how extreme your temps are, all i can say is i live in n Idaho and the temp at night latelys been down in the single digits. I liked mine so much i bought another one for the ducks. the ponds frozen over now.
1254796
I'm not sure that the heating element would be adequate for out door use in your area. I use mine in the chicken house, elevated from the litter on the floor. It remains warmer in the house and I have never had frozen water since I started using it.
206614
That's the exact purpose I bought a medium one for... works great!! I have 7 hens and have kept their water unfrozen by putting a medium zoo med heating pad under their red/white 3 gallon waterer and also under their water tub (I switched to the tub after the red/white waterer kept leaking). Now it's perfect. I have a 4" thick paver as my foundation, then goes on the heating pad, then the waterer. No leaks. No ice. Just happy chickens.
206613
That's the exact purpose I bought a medium one for... works great!! I have 7 hens and have kept their water unfrozen by putting a medium zoo med heating pad under their red/white 3 gallon waterer and also under their water tub (I switched to the tub after the red/white waterer kept leaking).Now it's perfect. I have a 4" thick paver as my foundation, then goes on the heating pad, then the waterer. No leaks. No ice. Just happy chickens.
2022000
I use it in a plastic bird bath with no problem. A couple things to be aware of - it works well down to 25 degrees or so; also it would not keep a large area of water ice free and might not be good for a pond deeper than a bird bath. Around 25 it would clear a small area around the unit. It will ice over in the zero to 15 degree range. To work at those low temps would take a lot of current and might damage bath/pond material.
65434
I've used it and I am not sure how much my chickens really used it. It got very cold here shortly after I installed it and now the bucket is frozen. They won't really get back at it until it warms up...so I'm not sure. However, I have friends that use it and they have had 100% success with it so I'm looking forward to trying it again. Good luck!
1389599
I suppose if you didn't fill it up all the way (to allow for expansion when the water freezes) it would be ok. I'd be careful, though. The bottle is a bit on the cheaper side, so you might want to be gentle with it.
1971411
yes, just make sure the temp difference between outside and inside isn't great. Like is shouldn't be freezing outside
410070
it only turns on under 32degrees but as to the lowest outside air temp it will keep the water from freezing I don't know. We keep it in the chicken house, central NJ and I have never seen the water in the bowl or the tank freeze. I think the chickens would freeze first.
1587222
I have always used a small coolie with it and it has done well in keeping things cold. I think it would depend on the tempature outside also.
637588
I think it would. I use it in only 5 gal. And that is inside the hoop house for the chickens. It would take longer in 55 gal but it doesn't know how much water is there. It may not be warm, but should remain liquid.
1542105
Absolutely. I use it as the winter time water container for my ducks (who live outside). I use a bucket heater to keep the from freezing so it has to be something metal. It has been full of water for seven months with no leaks and no rusting.
1524937
If you want to use insulation only...I don't think it will keep it from freezing. If you wrap it with Heat Tape and insulation...yes, it will keep it from freezing. Heat tape works great on jobs like that.
1428828
Mine is outside all winter long to keep my water troughs from freezing. No problem so far.
1639379
I have never considered using it for that purpose. However it is a lightweight plastic and should be able to work. I would suggest placing it in the shade and ventilating it to avoid overheating and condensation build up.