I'm installing an older model 1-hole Thrifty King cattle waterer. It's not like newer models in that once it's mounted, there is no access to underneath the waterer/heat riser pipe. The 3/8 inch rubber supply line comes up in the center of the waterer through a 2 inch PVC pipe with the valve mounted at the top of the PVC pipe. I would like to include some type of backup electric heat, either a submersible heater in the reservoir, heat line around supply hose, or both.
I have electric service coming up the heat riser pipe. Do I bring the supply wire up through the PVC pipe (alongside the water supply) and have an outlet or connection in the top of the waterer?
I have electric service coming up the heat riser pipe. Do I bring the supply wire up through the PVC pipe (alongside the water supply) and have an outlet or connection in the top of the waterer?