Posted by IaGary on January 15, 2009 at 05:47:11 from (207.177.17.200):
I have this supposed energy free water about 1/2 mile from any electric source. It is not suppose to need any heat if cattle drink regularly out of it.
Well my cows drink once a day all at once. So the valve likes to freeze if it gets below 10 degrees or so.
I came up with this to heat and it works.
A snowmoblie grip heater with a thermostat from a electric waterer, powered by a battery, charged by a 12v solar panel.
They battery sets behind the waterer and the heater is wire tied to the valve. After 3 mornings of zero temps I push the ball down dip out a little water and in comes the fresh water without having to unthaw the lid, removing it and dumping hot water on the valve.
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